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JamesG · 09-25-2023, 10:48 PM

Chevy Chase Unloads on "Community" Experience: "The Show wasn’t Funny Enough for Me"
by Michael Ausiello
Sept. 25, 2023

Chevy Chase — who was fired from NBC’s "Community" in 2012 in the wake of multiple controversies — is reflecting on his tumultuous run on the beloved sitcom, scorched-Earth style.

In an interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast the actor, who played the unlovable curmudgeon Pierce, said of his time on the Dan Harmon-created show: “I honestly felt the show wasn’t funny enough for me, ultimately. I felt a little bit constrained… Everybody had their bits, and I thought they were all good. It just wasn’t hard hitting enough for me.”

Asked if he took issue with the character Pierce, Chase said, “I didn’t mind the character. I just felt that it was… I felt happier being alone. I just didn’t want to be surrounded by that table, every day, with those people. It was too much.”

Regarding the status of his relationship with Harmon, Chase revealed that he hasn’t “seen him since” Harmon was ousted from the show ahead of Season 4. “I have no idea if we’re OK,” he continued. “I’ve never been not OK. He’s kind of a pisser.”

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Dude111 · 09-26-2023, 12:27 AM

Chevy chase sure went downhill after christmas vacation!!

Well Cops and Robbersons is good also (1994)

TMC · 09-26-2023, 09:43 PM

"He Seems Nice": Community Star Responds To Chevy Chase's Brutal Remarks About Show

Yvette Nicole Brown, who played Shirley on Community, responds to costar Chevy Chase’s brutal remarks about his time on the popular sitcom.

TMC · 10-12-2023, 08:27 PM

Joel McHale Responds to Chevy Chase Saying He Didn’t ‘Want to Be Surrounded’ by ‘Community’ Cast: ‘No One Was Keeping You There…The Feeling’s Mutual, Bud’

09-25-2023, 10:48 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,300	Chevy Chase Says "Community" wasn't Funny Enough for Him *Chevy Chase Unloads on "Community" Experience: "The Show wasn’t Funny Enough for Me"* by Michael Ausiello Sept. 25, 2023 Chevy Chase — who was fired from NBC’s "Community" in 2012 in the wake of multiple controversies — is reflecting on his tumultuous run on the beloved sitcom, scorched-Earth style. In an interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast the actor, who played the unlovable curmudgeon Pierce, said of his time on the Dan Harmon-created show: “I honestly felt the show wasn’t funny enough for me, ultimately. I felt a little bit constrained… Everybody had their bits, and I thought they were all good. It just wasn’t hard hitting enough for me.” Asked if he took issue with the character Pierce, Chase said, “I didn’t mind the character. I just felt that it was… I felt happier being alone. I just didn’t want to be surrounded by that table, every day, with those people. It was too much.” Regarding the status of his relationship with Harmon, Chase revealed that he hasn’t “seen him since” Harmon was ousted from the show ahead of Season 4. “I have no idea if we’re OK,” he continued. “I’ve never been not OK. He’s kind of a pisser.” https://tvline.com/news/chevy-chase-...ew-1235049330/

09-26-2023, 12:27 AM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 37,173	Chevy chase sure went downhill after christmas vacation!! Well Cops and Robbersons is good also (1994)

09-26-2023, 09:43 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,507	"He Seems Nice": Community Star Responds To Chevy Chase's Brutal Remarks About Show Yvette Nicole Brown, who played Shirley on Community, responds to costar Chevy Chase’s brutal remarks about his time on the popular sitcom.

10-12-2023, 08:27 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,507	Joel McHale Responds to Chevy Chase Saying He Didn’t ‘Want to Be Surrounded’ by ‘Community’ Cast: ‘No One Was Keeping You There…The Feeling’s Mutual, Bud’