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Chevy Chase on Shooting Caddyshack with Bill Murray | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey & David Spade

October 19, 2022 / 03:12

This episode features discussions about the filming of Caddyshack, the comedic styles of Chevy Chase and Bill Murray, and the spontaneous moments captured during shooting. Key topics include the running time of Fletch, the chess background of a guest, and the dynamic between Chase and Murray on set.

Chevy Chase reflects on his experience filming Caddyshack, particularly a memorable scene with Bill Murray. He mentions how Murray's antics aimed to make him laugh, while Chase maintained a straight face, creating a unique comedic contrast.

The conversation touches on the filming techniques used, such as tracking shots and spontaneity during takes. Chase shares insights into how the scene was captured and the creative decisions made by the filmmakers.

Chase also humorously recalls a moment when Murray decorated the set with provocative images to provoke a reaction from him, highlighting the playful atmosphere during filming.

The episode captures the essence of classic comedy and the chemistry between two iconic actors, providing a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of a beloved film.

TLDR

Chevy Chase discusses filming Caddyshack and his comedic dynamic with Bill Murray.

Episode

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how long of a shoot was uh how long was Caddyshack everyone's favorite movie from growing up how long was it how long
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take you guys just was it a short story or four weeks what the time when you shot it yeah when you shot oh oh because
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I was gonna say about an hour yeah you know what's funny how long was Caddyshack thank you Dave now what is
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the running time of Fletch these are my questions um he was a chess champion he's into
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numbers oh this guy was he was at actual State chess champion is that true he's into I was but uh the smartness has gone
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away uh King to pawns night four whatever it is what do the pawns do uh the pawn that's a great question that's
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like David and I here right now um okay excellent can I give you a compliment or or uh as a question are
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you kidding I can't wait okay I cannot wait I always tell people about because I was well I was watching
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and so you and Billy Murray are doing a thing where you're golfing I think going
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through the thing Bill Murray is in his gopher guy he's got the Funny Mouth he's
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got the overtly you have a pool though funny character right you play it so Buster Keaton your face is so straight
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that you more than hold your own in that scene and I always go because I'm always
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out there dancing and mugging and pushing you just went nothing and created this incredible comedic dance
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with Bill Murray now you talk oh go who um Chevy is wiping a tear do people mention that scene in your style of
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silent film comedy when you want to do it did win we did Wing It by the way it was in Bill's caddy check yeah oh
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that one yeah when we first shot uh first shot oh when we were ready to go Bill had put on the wall there like
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eight pictures of naked women like with their legs spread you know from Hustler or something
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and you know land of says I don't no I don't think so so Bill just collected them all just one
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underneath one of I don't know a girl like this or something maybe like this anyway
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um so uh we start going and we're gonna and he's just trying to get me the whole time
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just crack me up okay and he goes want to be good for you yeah and if you look at this film uh he never cracks
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right yeah in that one human just a little bit I love it you'll see it were they were
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it was that like kind of a a tracking shot how long would they let you guys go before they yell cut did they just
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follow you I don't know it seemed very spontaneous uh I I think the uh it couldn't have been just one shot if
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they had to cover me yeah so I think it was cut out but they're smart to keep that because that's probably maybe on a
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wide shot or maybe your side and then they just go that we got to keep that one in there yeah yeah that's great wow

Episode Highlights

  • Caddyshack Memories
    Reflecting on the iconic film, Chevy shares his experiences and favorite moments.
    “Caddyshack, everyone's favorite movie.”
    @ 00m 02s
    October 19, 2022
  • The Art of Comedic Timing
    Chevy discusses his unique style of comedy alongside Bill Murray's approach.
    “You created this incredible comedic dance with Bill Murray.”
    @ 01m 22s
    October 19, 2022
  • Bill Murray's Pranks
    Chevy recalls Bill's antics on set, including a humorous wall decoration.
    “Bill had put on the wall there like eight pictures of naked women.”
    @ 01m 49s
    October 19, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • I always tell people about because I was watching.
    Chevy Chase on Shooting Caddyshack with Bill Murray | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey & David Spade
  • You created this incredible comedic dance with Bill Murray.
    Chevy Chase on Shooting Caddyshack with Bill Murray | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey & David Spade
  • He never cracks right, yeah in that one human.
    Chevy Chase on Shooting Caddyshack with Bill Murray | Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey & David Spade

Key Moments

  • Caddyshack00:02
  • Comedic Dance01:22
  • Bill Murray Antics01:49

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