Chevy Chase Gets His Own Sitcom! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-15-2009, 11:40 PM

took 34 years, but Chevy Chase, one of the original "not ready for primetime players," is finally ready.

"Saturday Night Live" alum Chase has been tapped to co-star on the NBC comedy pilot "Community," marking his first potential full-time primetime series gig.

The Sony-produced "Community," which is being directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is described as "Stripes" at a community college. It centers on Jeff (Joel McHale), a lawyer who is back in school after his college degree is deemed invalid.

Chase will play another student at the community college who has been married five times.
Chase did a multiepisode arc on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" and also will recur on NBC's "Chuck" later this season.

Chase -- whose next movie, "Stay Cool," premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival -- is repped by Fortitude and Kritzer/Levine/Wilkins.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...f8b42463c978db

Zoneboy · 03-15-2009, 11:41 PM

Looks like you and I were posting at the same time, Go ahead and delete my thread if you want to.

Adamantium · 03-15-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Looks like you and I were posting at the same time, Go ahead and delete my thread if you want to.

Looks like I'll have to be the sole newsman around here.

This just in: Former SNL actor John Belushi dies at age 34.
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Okay, so maybe I'm a little behind in my reporting.

ekkostar · 03-16-2009, 11:43 AM

I already said in the other thread that it looks like Chuck is a springboard for classic guest stars to get new shows on NBC. CC hasn't been in a TV series in what seems like years. O.O

yankeesrj12 · 03-16-2009, 10:32 PM

NBC, please make this a multi-camera comedy. ABC is starting it again, and without it, your comedies suck.

Marvo301 · 03-16-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrj12

NBC, please make this a multi-camera comedy. ABC is starting it again, and without it, your comedies suck.

Mr. Television · 03-16-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrj12

NBC, please make this a multi-camera comedy. ABC is starting it again, and without it, your comedies suck.

I hope they do. I think Chevy Chase could do well in a sitcom if it's done right.

Zoneboy · 03-16-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I hope they do. I think Chevy Chase could do well in a sitcom if it's done right.

Let's hope it does better than his talk show attempt.

JulieSomoski · 03-20-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I hope they do. I think Chevy Chase could do well in a sitcom if it's done right.

I agree - he'd do much better in front of an audience. He's definitely no Tina Fey (meant in a good way).

McGillicuddy · 03-23-2009, 05:28 PM

They should team him with Beverly DeAngelo and have them come back as Clark and Ellen Griswald!

TVFactFan · 03-23-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

They should team him with Beverly DeAngelo and have them come back as Clark and Ellen Griswald!

THat's what I was going to say, new sitcom called "The Griswolds", and the Kids are now GROWN and Clark is still CLUMSY-LOL_LOL

McGillicuddy · 03-23-2009, 08:58 PM

Yeah, thats probably his most famous character!

Sal · 03-26-2009, 07:00 PM

I can't believe he has a bank named after him! Could they not have picked a more worthy celebrity instead?....like Jack Benny! Now that would be funny!

Brian Damage · 05-01-2009, 11:09 PM

On the half-hour side, "Community" is pretty much a lock, with "Off Duty" and "Charlotte" having some buzz.

The midseason comedy "Parks and Recreation" looks good to come back, with "My Name Is Earl" remaining a question mark. The shows producers were expected to make their pitch at the end of this week, with the pickup said to be hinging on the cost of the 4-year-old show.

Although most bet that "Earl" would return to NBC, the studio had been looking at contingencies like taking the series elsewhere, including to Fox.

Because NBC's infront is two weeks before the rest of the broadcast pack, the network's executives have been screening full pilots as well as trailers, rough cuts and dailies from the projects that are still filming.

Because of the time constraint, which was exacerbated by O'Brien's death, some had suggested that the network might not announce a full schedule or all returning series on Monday. Others insist that NBC will make up the lost time and will be able to present a full slate to advertisers.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...03cfd00b092585

03-15-2009, 11:40 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Chevy Chase Gets His Own Sitcom! took 34 years, but Chevy Chase, one of the original "not ready for primetime players," is finally ready. "Saturday Night Live" alum Chase has been tapped to co-star on the NBC comedy pilot "Community," marking his first potential full-time primetime series gig. The Sony-produced "Community," which is being directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is described as "Stripes" at a community college. It centers on Jeff (Joel McHale), a lawyer who is back in school after his college degree is deemed invalid. Chase will play another student at the community college who has been married five times. Chase did a multiepisode arc on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" and also will recur on NBC's "Chuck" later this season. Chase -- whose next movie, "Stay Cool," premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival -- is repped by Fortitude and Kritzer/Levine/Wilkins. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...f8b42463c978db
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05-01-2009, 11:09 PM	#14
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	NBC Hearts Chevy Chase... On the half-hour side, "Community" is pretty much a lock, with "Off Duty" and "Charlotte" having some buzz. The midseason comedy "Parks and Recreation" looks good to come back, with "My Name Is Earl" remaining a question mark. The shows producers were expected to make their pitch at the end of this week, with the pickup said to be hinging on the cost of the 4-year-old show. Although most bet that "Earl" would return to NBC, the studio had been looking at contingencies like taking the series elsewhere, including to Fox. Because NBC's infront is two weeks before the rest of the broadcast pack, the network's executives have been screening full pilots as well as trailers, rough cuts and dailies from the projects that are still filming. Because of the time constraint, which was exacerbated by O'Brien's death, some had suggested that the network might not announce a full schedule or all returning series on Monday. Others insist that NBC will make up the lost time and will be able to present a full slate to advertisers. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...03cfd00b092585

03-15-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,500	Looks like you and I were posting at the same time, Go ahead and delete my thread if you want to.

03-16-2009, 10:32 PM	#5
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	NBC, please make this a multi-camera comedy. ABC is starting it again, and without it, your comedies suck.

03-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#10
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	They should team him with Beverly DeAngelo and have them come back as Clark and Ellen Griswald!

03-23-2009, 08:58 PM	#12
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Yeah, thats probably his most famous character!