I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not: The Rise and Reckoning of America’s Comedy Golden Boy
I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not: The Rise and Reckoning of America’s Comedy Golden Boy
In a raw and revealing portrait of fame, fallout and the fine line between brilliance and self-destruction, I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not takes audiences inside the extraordinary life of one of comedy’s most recognisable figures, Chevy Chase, on Wednesday, February 25, at 9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Rising to fame as one of the original breakout stars of Saturday Night Live, Chase quickly became America’s comedy golden boy. His razor-sharp wit, fearless satire and unfiltered honesty propelled him to Hollywood superstardom in the 1980s, defining an era of big-screen comedy. Yet the same qualities that fuelled his success would also contribute to professional clashes and personal controversy, turning him into one of the industry’s most talked about cautionary tales.
Award-winning director Marina Zenovich delivers an honest and authentic portrait of the man behind the name, unpacking both the triumphs and the turmoil that shaped Chase’s extraordinary career.Narrated by candid interviews from Chase’s friends, family and peers, the documentary features appearances from Dan Aykroyd, Beverly D’Angelo, Goldie Hawn, Lorne Michaels, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Short and Kevin Smith, among others. Together, they offer personal reflections that cut through the facade to reveal the complicated, charismatic and often misunderstood man behind it.
Viewers will also be treated to rare home movies, archival footage and intimate new moments that capture Chase at his most candid and unguarded.
For a compelling look at the life and legacy of a true comedy original, tune in to I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not on Wednesday, February 25, at 9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
I’M CHEVY CHASE AND YOU’RE NOT:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, AT 9.00PM
ON CHANNEL 9 AND 9NOW
Thursday 19 February, 2026