What Really Happened During Chevy Chase and Bill Murray’s Infamous Fight Backstage at “SNL”

Summary

The speaker recounts a behind-the-scenes fight between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray just before a live episode of Saturday Night Live. Tensions arose from past jealousy and remarks, with John Belushi instigating the clash. As Bill charged at Chevy, the situation escalated, but John intervened, blocking the fight. Though it wasn’t a serious altercation, the atmosphere backstage was tense, with everyone cursing Chevy throughout the show. Despite the heated moment, Chevy and the speaker later reconciled and worked together on projects like 'Caddyshack.'

Takeaways

• 😀 Chevy Chase and Bill Murray got into a fight backstage at SNL before the show started.
• 😮 The fight was instigated by John Belushi, who had stirred up tension between Chevy and Bill.
• 😲 Chevy Chase had left SNL, and some cast members felt he abandoned the group, leading to resentment.
• 😅 Bill Murray had replaced Chevy Chase on SNL, and there was underlying tension between the two.
• 😬 Jane Curtin and others were annoyed with Chevy for being overbearing during this incident.
• 🤔 John Belushi had previously made comments about Chevy to Bill Murray, which heightened the tension.
• 🤨 Chevy Chase confronted Bill in his dressing room, which escalated the situation into a physical altercation.
• 😳 John Belushi tried to break up the fight by blocking the door, but got hit in the process.
• 🤕 Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill's brother, also intervened, preventing the fight from becoming more serious.
• 😊 Despite the tension, Chevy Chase and Bill Murray later resolved their differences and have been fine since.

Q & A

What incident does the speaker describe involving Chevy Chase and Bill Murray?

The speaker describes a fight between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray backstage at Saturday Night Live (SNL), right before the show began.

What was the reason for the tension between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray?

The tension stemmed from Bill Murray replacing Chevy Chase on SNL, combined with Chevy’s overbearing behavior and John’s instigation, which escalated the situation.

What role did John play in the conflict between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray?

John instigated the conflict by making comments to Bill Murray about Chevy Chase, which didn’t exist, and seemed to enjoy watching the results of his actions.

How did the fight between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray begin?

The fight began when Chevy Chase went to Bill Murray's dressing room, warned him not to say such things again, and Bill jumped up from the couch to confront Chevy.

Did the fight between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray escalate physically?

Yes, the fight escalated physically. Both Bill and Chevy were ready to strike each other, and at one point, punches were thrown, although John intervened to break it up.

Who helped break up the fight between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray?

John and Bill's older brother, Brian Doyle Murray, helped break up the fight. John blocked the door while Brian restrained Chevy from behind.

What was the overall atmosphere like during the SNL show after the fight?

The atmosphere backstage was tense, with everyone upset at Chevy Chase. People cursed him while he performed skits, reflecting the hostility that lingered after the fight.

Was the fight between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray serious?

It was not a serious fight. It was more of a 'Hollywood fist fight,' with neither wanting to get seriously hurt, and it was broken up before it escalated too far.

How did Chevy Chase and Bill Murray’s relationship evolve after the incident?

Chevy Chase and Bill Murray have since reconciled and have worked together on other projects, such as 'Caddyshack.'

What was the timing of the fight in relation to the SNL show?

The fight happened just moments before the live broadcast of SNL was about to begin, adding to the tension and drama of the situation.