Chevy Chase looks back at 'Saturday Night Live': 'I miss it; I shouldn't have left'
Award-winning comedian and actor Chevy Chase joins Willie Geist to discuss all things SNL as the landmark show gears up for its 50th anniversary this weekend. Chase helped launch the show, staying for only one season, but his stint earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1976 for for outstanding performance and outstanding writing. In advance of SNL's 50th anniversary special, NBC will re-air the first 'Saturday Night Live' episode on Saturday.
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