Chevy Chase: The SNL Controversies Unveiled

Even from a young age, Chevy Chase was known for being challenging to collaborate with.

This reputation became evident during his time on “Saturday Night Live” in the early days.

When he departed in late 1976, his exit didn't elicit much sadness among the team.

However, despite the fallout, Chase made a return to the show in 1978 as a guest host.

During this stint, a memorable incident unfolded between Chase and his replacement, Bill Murray, who was relatively new to “SNL” but acquainted with Chase from their shared experience on “The National Lampoon Radio Hour.”

Reports from Decider suggest that tensions escalated when Murray allegedly informed Chase that the entire “SNL” crew disliked him.

This led to a heated exchange between the two comedians, with a barrage of harsh jokes and personal jabs being hurled back and forth.

The situation reached a boiling point when Chase challenged Murray to a physical altercation just moments before the live broadcast.

A scuffle ensued, only to be interrupted by John Belushi, allowing the show to proceed as planned.

Remarkably, Chase went on to deliver his opening monologue as if there hadn't been a physical altercation with his successor minutes earlier.

In the years that followed, Chase made multiple guest appearances as a host on “Saturday Night Live.”

However, in 1985, he found himself embroiled in yet another controversial incident, this time involving cast member Terry Sweeney, who openly identifies