CNN premiered Marina Zenovich’s candid documentary ‘I’m Chevy Chase, and You’re Not’ on January 1, 2026, as covered in our recent profile of the director. The film highlights Chevy Chase’s rise from Saturday Night Live stardom to hits like National Lampoon’s Vacation and Fletch, alongside his personal challenges, featuring reflections from Chase and collaborators.
Building on Zenovich’s insights into Chase’s complex life—as detailed in her Variety interviews and our prior coverage—the documentary aired Thursday, January 1, 2026, during CNN’s New Year’s programming. It recaps his 1970s SNL breakthrough with catchphrases like "I’m Chevy Chase... and you’re not," Hollywood successes, and later setbacks without sensationalism.
Key voices include Chase himself, alongside SNL creator Lorne Michaels and co-stars like Beverly D’Angelo and Goldie Hawn (previously noted interviewees). The nuanced portrait avoids hagiography, balancing entertainment influence with controversies.
Available for streaming on CNN platforms post-broadcast for pay TV subscribers. The premiere aligns with other January 1 events, including Netflix’s Run Away adaptation and the Vienna New Year’s Concert hosted by Hugh Bonneville, distinguishing itself as an intimate Hollywood retrospective.
