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Wed Dec 25, 2024, 12:21 PM Wednesday

Chevy Chase, National Lampoon's 'Christmas Vacation' A Holiday Classic, Compilation

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Clips. Wiki. (1989).. Chicago-area resident Clark Griswold intends to have a great Christmas with his entire family. He drives his wife Ellen and children Audrey and Rusty out to the country to find a tree, ultimately choosing the largest one they can find. Realizing too late that they did not bring any tools to cut down the tree, they are forced to uproot it instead.

While Clark is checking out at a mall, he sees the beautiful cashier and talks to her. Clark's holiday plans inadvertently cause steadily escalating chaos for the family's yuppie neighbors, Todd and Margo Chester.

When both Clark's and Ellen's parents arrive for Christmas, their bickering quickly begins to annoy the family. However, Clark maintains a positive attitude and remains undeterred in his plans. He covers the house's entire exterior with thousands of lights, which temporarily cause a citywide power shortage once he gets them to work properly...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Lampoon%27s_Christmas_Vacation
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Chevy Chase, National Lampoon's 'Christmas Vacation' A Holiday Classic, Compilation (Original Post) appalachiablue Wednesday OP
Watched it this morning... Honestly, if Randy Qaid wasn't born for THAT role...LOL hlthe2b Wednesday #1
Randy did a great job, Chevy Chase too & more. Terrific comedy! Tx for posting. appalachiablue Wednesday #2
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