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Itโs apparent that original SNL cast member, Chevy Chase, hates the new Saturday Night Liveย cast and their humor. Some names he picked out, in particular, were Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and more (though Fey and Ferrell haven’t been cast members in many years now). Chase was part of the original 1975 cast, but he definitely has put forth some harsh words about the current cast, who are approaching their 44th season of SNL.
This isnโt the first time Chase has criticized SNL either. On an episode of Netflixโs Norm Macdonald Has a Show, Chase claimed that the showโs humor was lackluster, including the reading of the showโs slogan, โLive from New York, itโs Saturday night,โ sounding lazy and unappealing to the audience.
Chase had a lot to say to Washington Post about the new cast and, particularly, the producer of the show.
โIโm amazed that Lorne [Michaels] has gone so low. I had to watch a little of it, and I just couldnโt fโing believe it. That means a whole generation of sโheads laughs at the worst fโing humor in the world. You know what I mean? How could you dare give that generation worse sโ than they already have in their lives? It just drives me nuts.โ
Childish Gambino, otherwise known as Donald Glover, has pegged Chaseโs behavior on knowing that his reign is over and is not handling it well or doesnโt want to accept it. Ironically, Chase entertained the idea of that being the case.
He said, โIโd have to say, that after the first two years, it went downhill. Why am I saying that? Because I was in it? I guess. Thatโs a horrible thing to say. But certainly, I never had more fun. I really loved it and enjoyed it. I didnโt see the same fun thing happening to the cast the next year.โ
Chase specifically calls Will Ferrell “just not funny.” He also โdidnโt see what all the folderol was aboutโ for Tina Fey. As for Kristen Wiig, he didnโt hold anything back. โShe had two things going for her. She had clear-cut chops, and she was pretty, too. But what happened to her? Where did she go?โ Yikes.
Despite Chaseโs apparent feelings towards the new cast, he did participate in a 40th anniversary special in 2015, sharing sentiments and memories about the show and his past cast members. He also praised the likes of old SNL cast members Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, and Gilda Radner.
Check out a “Weekend Update” skit from SNL starring Chevy Chase below!
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