Chevy Chase Trashes 'Saturday Night Live' in New Interview | THR News

Chevy Chase Trashes 'Saturday Night Live' in New Interview | THR News

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Chevy Chase, a founding star of SNL, criticized the show's humor and Lorne Michaels in an interview with The Washington Post. He expressed disappointment with the show's direction after its first two years but also shared fond memories of his time on SNL. Chase's comments were made when he thought he was off the record. He also criticized the cast's delivery of the iconic line 'Live from New York, it's Saturday night' during a recent appearance on Norm MacDonald's show.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Chevy Chase say about the current humor on SNL?

He praised it as the best in the world.

He criticized it as the worst humor.

He said it was improving.

He had no opinion on it.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Chevy Chase feel about his time on SNL?

He regretted being part of it.

He had the most fun during that time.

He found it boring.

He was indifferent about it.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Chase think about the show's quality after its first two years?

It became more popular.

It started to decline.

It improved significantly.

It remained the same.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Chase's opinion on the cast's delivery of 'Live from New York, it's Saturday night'?

He thought it was excellent.

He believed it was poorly done.

He had no comments on it.

He thought it was improving.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Chase say about the cast members who deliver the iconic line?

They are the best part of the show.

They are improving each season.

They are just there to say the line.

They do it perfectly.