His homage to Clark Griswold, the movie’s hapless hero ... But his enthusiasm for “Christmas Vacation” goes much further. In the driveway of Ray’s home is a 1990 Ford Taurus wagon with ...

One of the most memorable 1980s cult classics to feature St. Louis, albeit briefly, is “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” While the city plays only a small role in the film, the ...

While set in a snowy suburb of Chicago, Christmas Vacation was lensed primarily ... is now almost unrecognizable from the time that Clark W. Griswold (Chevy Chase) hung lights there in 1989.

Having it all planned down to the last detail, well-meaning American paterfamilias Clark Griswold and his supportive ... How hard can it be to have the perfect vacation?

When Clark Griswold puts his mind to something, we soon realize he hasn't got one. Still, nothing stops him when the vacation bug hits. This time, he's chosen Las Vegas, the new family ...