During a recent ‘Christmas Vacation’ movie screening event at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY, comedy legend Chevy Chase took an unexpected fall on stage. Although the mishap had everyone concerned, Chevy quickly reassured fans that he was okay.
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Chevy Chase took a fall off the stage during a ‘Christmas Vacation’ Q&A event but quickly reassured fans that he was okay. Despite the unexpected incident, Chevy continued with the event, interacting with fans and answering questions.
A Tumble on Stage
Chevy Chase, known for his iconic role as Clark Griswold in the National Lampoon holiday classic, was in attendance to greet fans and participate in a Q&A session. However, the event got off to a rough start when Chevy unexpectedly tumbled off the stage.
Arriving on stage in a wheelchair, Chevy decided to stand up and interact with the crowd. Unfortunately, as he walked towards the audience, he misjudged the edge of the stage and fell out of sight.
With the help of his wife, Jayni, and the event’s host, Chevy managed to get back on his feet and return to his seat on stage. Despite the unexpected incident, Chevy’s fall provided a lighthearted moment, with his smartwatch even chiming in to express its concern.
Celebrating the Season with Fans
Despite his fall, Chevy remained in good spirits and continued with the event. Sporting an icepack on his knee, he engaged with fans, posed for pictures, and answered questions. Sources close to Chevy attributed the accident to the stage lights momentarily obscuring the edge of the platform.
While Chevy may have ended up with a bruised knee, he certainly took the incident in stride. In the spirit of his famous character in ‘Christmas Vacation,’ it’s safe to say that this fall was nowhere near as calamitous as some of Clark Griswold’s memorable mishaps, such as falling off a roof while hanging up Christmas lights.
