After Viral Clip Showed Chevy Chase Doc Director Being Insulted By Him, She Explained Why She Didn’t Cut That Moment

"I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not," a documentary that recently hit the 2026 TV schedule, offers a look into the life, career and mind of the eponymous comedian – warts and all. The doc – directed by Marina Zenovich – has sparked various conversations on social media and, most recently, a number of fans took offense to a clip from the film that showed Chase insulting Zenovich. In the aftermath of the hoopla surrounding the Vacation star’s slight, Zenovich herself discussed why she kept that portion in the finished production.

Early on in the doc, Zenovich tells Chase that she’s trying to figure him out, leading the comic to say, No xxxx. It’s not going to be easy for you. The documentarian then asks why, and Chase declares, “You’re not bright enough. How’s that?” Those sentiments rubbed a lot of viewers the wrong way, based on the comments many shared online.