Joel McHale And Chevy Chase Don't Get Along. Here's Why

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

Chevy Chase did not shy away from criticism about his time on Community, likening his time on the show to "being relegated to hell and watching 'Howdy Dowdy' for the rest of [his] life," to the Huffington Post in May 2012. The interview came after Deadline reported in March 2012 that Chase had stormed off set while filming, prompting a feud between him and series creator Dan Harmon. Harmon then roasted Chase in front of the cast, crew, and the actor's family at a wrap party. Chase then left Harmon an explicit voicemail, which found its way to the press.

Part of Chase's issue with the show seemed to be the direction of his character, who he said "isn't funny" like him. Chase also took the opportunity to throw some shade at McHale, saying, "There are narcissistic elements to Joel [McHale]'s character, which come easily to him." Chase did seemingly try to recover the interview, saying of the cast, "They are my friends. They have become my family." It seemed, however, that much of the damage had already been done, and Chase didn't last the following season.

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