GGACP Classic: Chevy Chase

GGACP celebrates the 40th anniversary of "National Lampoon's Vacation" (released July 29, 1983) by revisiting this memorable (and rare) interview with actor, comedian and original "Saturday Night Live" cast member Chevy Chase. In this episode, Chevy reminisces about working with Dan Aykroyd, Randy Quaid and Rodney Dangerfield and reveals why he turned down roles in "Animal House," "Ghostbusters," "American Beauty" and "Forrest Gump." Also, Chevy reprimands Desi Arnaz, locks horns with Bill Murray, rides a roller coaster with Eddie Bracken and runs afoul of Cary Grant. PLUS: Sid Caesar's strange superstition! The Land Shark strikes again! "Planet of the Cheap Special Effects"! Gilbert "covers" Barry Manilow! And the mystery of the Munchkin suicide!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices