The script was based on writer John Hughes short story called "Vacation 58" which was based on a real life trip he took as a child with his parents in 1958.
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Cousin Vicki: I'm going steady, and I French kiss.
Audrey Griswold: So? Everybody does that.
Cousin Vicki: Yeah, but Daddy says I'm the best at it.
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After Clark sees the beautiful woman and almost loses control of the car, Helen is asking him what is wrong. In the windows an orange Jeep can be seen starting to pass their car. When Helen hugs Clark, the same jeep is now behind their car, not passing them. See more...
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) - 2 trivia entries
Directed by Harold Ramis, starring Anthony Michael Hall, Beverly D'Angelo, Chevy Chase, Christie Brinkley, Eddie Bracken, Eugene Levy, Jane Krakowski, John Candy, Randy Quaid (add more)
The script was based on writer John Hughes short story called "Vacation 58" which was based on a real life trip he took as a child with his parents in 1958.
Not a mistake but a "before they were famous": little cousin Vicky with the blonde hair is Elaine on Ally McBeal (Jane Krakowski).
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