said he was also supposed to direct 1989’s “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” — but opted out because of the movie’s star, Chevy Chase. “I was signed on … and then I met Chevy ...

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." "I was signed on… and then I met Chevy Chase. Even given my situation at the time, where I desperately needed to make a film, I realized I couldn’t ...

He said he worked alongside John Hughes to write the script, which of course would star Chevy Chase, the "Saturday Night Live" breakout who was the star of the "Vacation" franchise. But the first ...

A “bizarre” encounter with actor Chevy Chase led then-unknown filmmaker Chris Columbus to walk off National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The Nosferatu producer recalled the experience ...

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 has gained somewhat of a reputation in recent years of being difficult to work with. Now, director Chris Columbus is joining the ranks of Hollywood figures who have spoken about their ...

Christmas Vacation could have been part of his bio ... on the 1989 National Lampoon film when, after meeting with Chevy Chase, he decided he could not go through with it. “I was signed on ...

Director Chris Columbus claims he quit working on “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” after he met with the film’s leading actor, Chevy Chase. In a new interview with Vanity Fair ...