Chevy Chase says doing Community show was a "Big Mistake" - Page 2

Mike Farley · September 25 2012, 07:09 AM

When was the last time Chevy Chase was relevant to anyone about anything?

Guy Gardener · September 25 2012, 07:23 AM

After we saw the ads for Funny Farm in 1988, all the kids in class were slapping each other in the head and screaming "Mosquito!"

We were 11 going on 12.

Enterprise is Great · September 25 2012, 08:23 AM

What a total dickfaced asshole. Chevy...you suck!

Venardhi · September 25 2012, 08:26 AM

Cyke101 wrote:

PsychoPere wrote:

"It's not like I am working with the great innovators of all time, but at the same time, they are my friends."

That's an amusing line, considering he's easily the worst part of what is otherwise a fantastic show.

Which is a shame considering that the last few episodes of the last few seasons tried to redeem his character. But when he went off the deep end last year, it was pretty much over.

It became very clear to me some time in the second season that they just had no idea where to take his character. That is true of a few other characters, but it is especially notable with Pierce.

Kirby · September 25 2012, 01:46 PM

What a tool. I really only like him in the Vacation, Christmas Vacation, and Fletch. Not impressed with his work in anything else, and he's the weakest part of Community.

Robert Maxwell · September 25 2012, 01:55 PM

CaptainCanada wrote:

Chase has been a known asshole since his time on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s.

Yup.

It probably didn't help that he and Dan Harmon got along so poorly. If he'd gotten on better with the boss, it may have been a smoother experience.

Jono · September 25 2012, 02:36 PM

He's nearly 70. Doing a TV show with 20-odd episodes a season isn't easy for those half his age. I think I remember reading somewhere that he said he didn't really get the humour of the show either, so he's putting in long days and there is a disconnect with what he's helping produce. Add in he doesn't get on with the former boss it's not that outlandish that he considers it a mistake to have taken on the job in the first place.

Of course it's all in the way you say it.

Evil Twin · September 25 2012, 02:37 PM

Gary Mitchell wrote:

I don't like Community and gave up on it after 3 episodes but really the lowest form of television is "reality" tv not sitcoms.

I'd urge you to give it a second chance. I gave up very early on when it originally started airing, but after reading so much good stuff about it I gave it another go and stuck with it and it's now my second favorite sitcom (after Arrested Development.)

tighr · September 25 2012, 02:47 PM

Evil Twin wrote:

Gary Mitchell wrote:

I don't like Community and gave up on it after 3 episodes but really the lowest form of television is "reality" tv not sitcoms.

I'd urge you to give it a second chance. I gave up very early on when it originally started airing, but after reading so much good stuff about it I gave it another go and stuck with it and it's now my second favorite sitcom (after Arrested Development.)

Whenever anyone tells me they don't like Community, I just have them watch season 1's Modern Warfare (the paintball episode). It was probably the first episode of Community that really drove home the whole style of the show.

FPAlpha · September 25 2012, 04:21 PM

tighr wrote:

Evil Twin wrote:

Gary Mitchell wrote:

I don't like Community and gave up on it after 3 episodes but really the lowest form of television is "reality" tv not sitcoms.

I'd urge you to give it a second chance. I gave up very early on when it originally started airing, but after reading so much good stuff about it I gave it another go and stuck with it and it's now my second favorite sitcom (after Arrested Development.)

Whenever anyone tells me they don't like Community, I just have them watch season 1's Modern Warfare (the paintball episode). It was probably the first episode of Community that really drove home the whole style of the show.

Exactly.. that episode is amongst the funniest things i ever saw.. only topped by the two parter paintball episode which was even more brilliant.

My tipping point was Troy and Abend in the Morning and their Spanish Rap segment early in season 1.. i laughed so hard and hysterically that my stomach hurt!

propita · September 25 2012, 04:30 PM

Doncha just love it when you finally get to laugh like that again? It seems to take so much to laugh sometimes.

Right now, I'm laughing every time I see the Jingo's commercial. "Not gonna happen!" The actor said it just perfectly! Oh, never heard of Jingo's, not interested in buying it, but I do love the commercial.

the G-man · September 25 2012, 04:33 PM

Jono wrote:

He's nearly 70. Doing a TV show with 20-odd episodes a season isn't easy for those half his age. I think I remember reading somewhere that he said he didn't really get the humour of the show either, so he's putting in long days and there is a disconnect with what he's helping produce...

Then maybe he should retire, not bad mouth his coworkers publicly.

PsychoPere · September 25 2012, 05:26 PM

tighr wrote:

Evil Twin wrote:

Gary Mitchell wrote:

I don't like Community and gave up on it after 3 episodes but really the lowest form of television is "reality" tv not sitcoms.

I'd urge you to give it a second chance. I gave up very early on when it originally started airing, but after reading so much good stuff about it I gave it another go and stuck with it and it's now my second favorite sitcom (after Arrested Development.)

Whenever anyone tells me they don't like Community, I just have them watch season 1's Modern Warfare (the paintball episode). It was probably the first episode of Community that really drove home the whole style of the show.

I'm with Evil Twin and tighr - give the show another chance. It really doesn't start finding its unique voice until after those first few episodes. I too had originally given up on the show but am so glad I went back to it.

Jax · September 25 2012, 05:33 PM

the lowest form of television

Thats reality Chevy, which you will be doing next

Robert Maxwell · September 25 2012, 05:40 PM

Maybe he can star on The Biggest Loser.

September 25 2012, 07:09 AM	#16
Mike Farley Commodore Location: Lost Vegas	Re: Chevy Chase says doing Community show was a "Big Mistake" When was the last time Chevy Chase was relevant to anyone about anything?

September 25 2012, 07:23 AM	#17
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Chevy Chase says doing Community show was a "Big Mistake" After we saw the ads for Funny Farm in 1988, all the kids in class were slapping each other in the head and screaming "Mosquito!" We were 11 going on 12. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

September 25 2012, 08:23 AM	#18
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September 25 2012, 01:46 PM	#20
Kirby Rear Admiral Location: Alt: 5280	Re: Chevy Chase says doing Community show was a "Big Mistake" What a tool. I really only like him in the Vacation, Christmas Vacation, and Fletch. Not impressed with his work in anything else, and he's the weakest part of Community. __________________ Henderson!!!!

September 25 2012, 02:36 PM	#22
Jono Rear Admiral Location: Australia	Re: Chevy Chase says doing Community show was a "Big Mistake" He's nearly 70. Doing a TV show with 20-odd episodes a season isn't easy for those half his age. I think I remember reading somewhere that he said he didn't really get the humour of the show either, so he's putting in long days and there is a disconnect with what he's helping produce. Add in he doesn't get on with the former boss it's not that outlandish that he considers it a mistake to have taken on the job in the first place. Of course it's all in the way you say it. __________________ Those who lose dreaming are lost.

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September 25 2012, 04:30 PM	#26
propita Rear Admiral Location: fresno, ca, us	Re: Chevy Chase says doing Community show was a "Big Mistake" Doncha just love it when you finally get to laugh like that again? It seems to take so much to laugh sometimes. Right now, I'm laughing every time I see the Jingo's commercial. "Not gonna happen!" The actor said it just perfectly! Oh, never heard of Jingo's, not interested in buying it, but I do love the commercial.

September 25 2012, 05:40 PM	#30
Robert Maxwell Cherry Chassis Location: The Track	Re: Chevy Chase says doing Community show was a "Big Mistake" Maybe he can star on The Biggest Loser. __________________ Your crash was, like, spectacular! My world simulation project! Also: Women and Men: Self-Image and Rape Culture