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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik•1h 37m•Published Dec 24, 2023•Episode length 3h 31m
Episode 206 - National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (and BFE Christmas Party)
Comedy

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Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Clark Griswold
Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo
Ellen Griswold
Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis
Audrey Griswold
Johnny Galecki
Johnny Galecki
Rusty Griswold
John Randolph
John Randolph
Clark Griswold Sr.
Diane Ladd
Diane Ladd
Nora
E.G. Marshall
E.G. Marshall
Art
Doris Roberts
Doris Roberts
Francis
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Margo Chester
Randy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Cousin Eddie

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Jeremiah S. Chechik
Jeremiah S. Chechik
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Overview

It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

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Prepare for the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tapdanced with Danny F'n Kaye. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, Megan, and Georgia with a glass of eggnog as we review the Patreon pick for this year's Christmas review. Also on tap is the BFE Christmas Party as we exchang…

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Prepare for the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tapdanced with Danny F'n Kaye. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ethan, Megan, and Georgia with a glass of eggnog as we review the Patreon pick for this year's Christmas review.  Also on tap is the BFE Christmas Party as we exchange a few gifts and We're checking bulbs in our 207th episode as we discuss:

  • What future sitcom stars are hiding in plain sight
  • Why do the kids' ages not stay consistent from film to film
  • What causes nostalgia for a film like this
  • A scene that had us feeling quite odd about its placement
  • Which character had to be brought back to the franchise after missing European Vacation
  • The Chicago PD offers some strange services to the spouses of kidnapping victims
  • Ian shares a story of the funniest Thanksgiving he ever had
  • We've got some Christmas Carollers who stop by to wish us their very best during the festive season
  • Whether or not National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is the Best Film Ever

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