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Chevy Chase to Louis C.K.: You're Not Funny

Comedy legend reveals he's no big fan of 'Louie' star

By Corey Levitan Sep 24, 2012 9:37AM
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It only seems as though everybody loves comedian Louis C.K., who won two Emmys Sunday night. Among those who don't is hip-shooting "Saturday Night Live" legend Chevy Chase, as he indicated in his inimitable backhanded way during a recent Huffington Post UK interview.

 

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"Yes, I've seen Louis C.K.," Chase said. "I wouldn't in any way make a degrading remark about Louis C.K. The question is do I think anyone is funny? And the answer is not too many people. He might fit right in there."

 

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However, although Chase is not a fan of "Louie," he is not even a fan of his own series, "Community," which came home Emmy-less last night. In the same interview, Chase called his involvement in the NBC series "a big mistake" and sitcoms in general "the lowest form of television."

But how do you really feel, Chev?


"Louie" airs Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on FX.

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mimicita777
Sep 25, 2012 8:44AM
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You aren't so funny, yourself, Chevy. If it hadn't been for SNL you would still be an unknown, bitter old man. That said- your best ever was Nat'l Lampoons Christmas with the Griswolds. Beyond that- you haven't done anything worthwhile. Ever.
justjennsopinion
Sep 24, 2012 6:25PM
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He sounds quite bitter. He was funny back in the 80's and Christmas Vacation is still one of my favorites (Cousin Eddie was the best part though). It's not Christmas around my house until I see Randy Quaid and family arrive in the RV.

Roaringdog
Sep 24, 2012 5:25PM
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Could not agree more with Chevy. The old SNLs are still hilarious. No one was funnier than Akroyd and Belushi and occasionally Chevy. Louie is like watching paint dry.
KyleRawks
Sep 24, 2012 4:50PM
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Chevy is a bitter old man who is unable to face the death of his own relevance in showbiz
Sigh800
Sep 24, 2012 4:37PM
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I wish Chevt was'nt on "Community" He's terrible.
sunkists411
Sep 24, 2012 4:28PM
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i, for one, have enjoy Chevy Chase's humor..Community is a blast of good times..

 

happy i am not alone..  i didnt' find Louie, the show, funny..it was serious and caustic humor, versuses funny lite-weight humor  is signature Chevy.. Will Ferrell is annoying humor,,and Chevy is right up there with great comedians like Rodney Dangerfield..

GATallGal
Sep 24, 2012 4:27PM
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Thanks Chevy -- I thought I was the only one that can't stand Louis C.K.  I watched 2 minutes of "Louie"and turned the channel.

 

Louis could never hold a candle to Chevy's talent.

Someone
Sep 24, 2012 4:23PM
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Pretty sure Louis C.K. doesn't give a flying frack what Chevy Chase thinks. LOL And who does, really? I will always find Louie hilarious and Chevy...not.
jjsjjsva
Sep 24, 2012 3:42PM
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Chevy should know as he has never been funny, in fact, his acts and movies are just down right stupid.  
DJMlynx
Sep 24, 2012 3:38PM
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When Chevy's schtick fails to get a laugh he does some clumsy fall, that is what brought him some attention 60 years ago or whenever that was that he was relevant. He's fortunate to be working anywhere, so probably not a good idea to be bashing the people that employ him. Maybe its time to take one last dive? but this time stay down and make way for the younger ones.
Joseph Mizzi (MizziJ)
Sep 24, 2012 3:21PM
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Louis,is way funnier than Chevy ever was.
Anita Gitlaid
Sep 24, 2012 3:19PM
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While I agree Louie CK is not funny, neither is Chevy and he never was.
ktnm
Sep 24, 2012 3:08PM
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In my opinion the HBO series Louie is far better than anything Chevy could ever do. I love the series so much i bought it on dvd, its a shame HBO cancelled it for some odd reason but its nice to know C.K is getting the reconition he deserves
schlabotnik
Sep 24, 2012 2:20PM
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but, he keeps cashing the checks I bet
C M (brit kid)
Sep 24, 2012 2:16PM
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well you should know....you are just embarrassingly funny.
MDG1964
Sep 24, 2012 2:08PM
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Well, if ANYONE knows "not funny", it's Chevy.
Andy m (rapsuperstar969)
Sep 24, 2012 1:50PM
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He hasnt been funny in yrs... Chevy Chase is a has been.... at best... now most people dont even know he's still on TV. for a legend thats just sad..
Auntie Samantha
Sep 24, 2012 11:31AM
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Chase was king of the hill back on the first season of SNL. He left after that one year and hasn't been funny since. Sad really.
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