Slapped Him, Locked in Cellar
Variety••entertainment
Key Points:
- In the documentary "I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not," Chevy Chase reveals he endured physical abuse from his mother and stepfather during childhood, including beatings and being locked in a closet.
- Chase’s stepfather, John Cederquist, is described as quick to anger and physically punitive, while his mother, Cathalene Browning, is characterized as mentally unstable and abusive.
- Chase’s family members and friends recount incidents of abuse and how these traumatic experiences affected his academic performance and mental health.
- The documentary explores how Chase used comedy as a coping mechanism to mask his pain and struggles with depression throughout his life.
- "I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not" premiered on CNN on January 1 and
