Chris Columbus Quit 'Christmas Vacation'

Director Chris Columbus quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ after ‘bizarre’ Chevy Chase meetings: He treated me like ‘s–t’
Even given my situation at the time, where I desperately needed to make a film, I realized I couldn’t work with the guy,” the “Home Alone” director said.
Here's A 'Christmas' Story About What An Ass Chevy Chase Allegedly Was To The Director
Director Chris Columbus recalled a "bizarre" meeting with the actor that led him to quit "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
"I couldn’t work with the guy": Original "Christmas Vacation" director quit because of Chevy Chase
Columbus realized there was a silver lining though. He recalled, “I quit ‘Christmas Vacation.’ The next weekend, I got another script from John — and it’s ‘Home Alone.’ ‘Home Alone,’ for me, was even more personal, a better script. And I thought, I can really do something with this, and I don’t have to deal with Chevy Chase.”
Director Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ After Chevy Chase Meetings: ‘I Don’t Need This’
From Home Alone to Harry Potter and Gremlins to The Goonies, Chris Columbus has a laundry list of major film credits as a director, writer or producer. Christmas Vacation could have been part of his bio as well.
Chris Columbus Details “Bizarre” Experience With Chevy Chase That Led Him To Quit As Original Director Of ‘Christmas Vacation’
A bizarre encounter with actor Chevy Chase led then-unknown filmmaker Chris Columbus to walk off 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.'
“Home Alone ”director Chris Columbus quit “Christmas Vacation” after bizarre meetings with Chevy Chase: 'I couldn’t work with the guy'
I don’t need this. I’d rather not work again," the filmmaker recalled thinking after meeting with the comedy star.
Chris Columbus Quit ‘Christmas Vacation’ Because ‘I Couldn’t Work With’ Chevy Chase
Chris Columbus, the director behind 'Home Alone' and 'Gremlins,' shared a not-so-merry holiday recollection involving comedian Chevy Chase.
“He was a complete jerk.” Because of Chevy Chase, the director of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation has quit and filmed another Christmas hit
After meeting Chevy Chase, the director of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation dropped the film. Later, the script for another Christmas hit fell into his hands.
How comedic icon Chevy Chase plans to celebrate 'Christmas Vacation' movie in Peoria
Chevy Chase spoke with the Journal Star ahead of his appearance in Peoria to celebrate the 35th anniversary of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."
“Christmas Vacation ”Stars Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid Reunite in a New Holiday Film That's a 'Dream Come True' (Exclusive)
Angus Benfield leads the movie about a man working to live up to the Christmas letter of a rival "Christmas is a time for ...
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Chevy Chase to celebrate 'Christmas Vacation' with fans at special event
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Get ready for a night of holiday cheer and laughter as Chevy Chase celebrates the 35th anniversary of the beloved classic, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." ...
Chevy Chase coming to Albany's Palace Theatre to commemorate 35th anniversary of 'Christmas Vacation'
- White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen, left, appears on the "Saturday Night Live" set with producer Lorne Michaels, right, and cast members Chevy Chase, foreground center, ...