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Chris Columbus Recounts Bizarre Encounter With Chevy Chase Which Made Him Quit as Director of CHRISTMAS VACATION
GeekTyrantStory by Jessica Fisher
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Hollywood heavyweight Chris Columbus spills the wild tea on his infamous clash with comedy legend Chevy Chase that made him quit directing 'Christmas Vacation'.
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- Columbus recounts how Chase's erratic on-set behavior and constant rewriting of the script led to an explosive confrontation that caused him to walk away from the beloved holiday flick.
- Insiders say the showdown was so heated that Chase's reputation as a difficult diva was cemented, while Columbus' swift exit paved the way for the late John Hughes to step in and salvage the holiday classic.
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Chris Columbus, Chevy Chase, John Hughes, CHRISTMAS VACATION