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