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What chainsaw was in Christmas Vacation?

The McCulloch 610Griswold in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Clark knows just where he will put that tree. The McCulloch 610 was produced from the late 1970's through the mid 1990's.

Where was the Christmas tree cutting scene in Christmas Vacation filmed?

Breckenridge Golf Course/HighlandsThe Christmas tree cutting scene was filmed at the Breckenridge Golf Course/Highlands area near Tiger Rd. The Highlands subdivision of Breckenridge hadn't been built yet. The perfect Christmas Tree. Christmas Vacation extras were filled by locals.

What animal is in the tree in Christmas Vacation?

If you've seen the 1989 comedy, then you can't forget the squirrel scene. After the animal jumped out of the Griswold family's live tree, chaos ensued. It was pretty hectic behind the scenes as well when the stunt squirrel died just before filming began.

Why is rusty younger in Christmas Vacation?

Dana Barron revealed in an interview that when a sequel was announced after the first film's success, Anthony Michael Hall declined to return as Rusty so he could star in John Hughes' Weird Science instead. Instead of only finding a new actor for Rusty, Amy Heckerling decided to recast both children.

Why was the carpet all wet Todd?

Margo : And why is the carpet all wet, *Todd*? Todd : I don't *know*, Margo! Margo : You just march over there and slug that creep in the face. Todd : I can't just attack someone.

Was the snow real in Christmas Vacation?

– While most of the movie was shot in Los Angeles (using fake snow), some exterior scenes were filmed in Colorado and in Chicago. – Ironically, no part of Christmas Vacation takes place on Christmas Day.

Who is Todd and Margo?

Todd and Margo are the next door neighbors to the Griswolds in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Margo is played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

What is Todd and Margo's last name?

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Margo Chester, the Griswolds' yuppie neighbor who despises Clark and takes the brunt of the Griswolds' antics. Nicholas Guest as Todd Chester, Margo's husband who also despises Clark.

What kind of dog is Snots in Christmas Vacation?

On the big screen we find for example Snot, a rottweiler who starred, or at least took part, in the movie National Lampoons Christmas Vacation from 1989.

Why are the kids always different in National Lampoon's Vacation?

In each of the main films of the series, the Griswold children are portrayed by different actors. This is usually attributed to the fact that after Anthony Michael Hall declined to reprise his role in European Vacation in order to star in Weird Science, director Amy Heckerling requested both children be recast.

Why didn't Anthony Michael Hall do Christmas Vacation?

Because Anthony Michael Hall declined to reprise his role as Rusty (he decided to make Weird Science (1985) instead), the producers decided to re-cast both children. Thus, Dana Barron was not asked to reprise her role as Audrey.

How old was Johnny Galecki when he was in Christmas Vacation?

This was this huge exciting opportunity and even at 15, I knew it was a big deal. Johnny Galecki (Rusty Griswold): At the time, I was in Chicago auditioning for industrial films and regional theater, and I was happy doing that. I didn't dare to dream to be in a big studio film. But I put myself on tape and sent it in.

Who interrupted Clark's fantasy?

Clark's fantasy is interrupted by his niece who innocently wanders into the room with her bear, thinking Clark is Santa Claus.

What does Clark discover when he goes to the attic?

When Clark ventures up to the attic of his house to locate the gifts he's hidden, he comes across not only other gifts he's completely forgotten about, but a plethora of paraphernalia and mementos from Christmases past. He starts to watch home movies, entranced by the festive scenes of Christmas memories he's trying to recreate.

What does Clark Griswold want to do?

All Clark Griswold wants to do is have the merriest Christmas possible with his family , and after the entire Christmas dinner was a disaster, he thinks he can redeem their time together by plugging in the holiday lights around his house. He's spent weeks putting them up, and the momentous moment has finally arrived.

What does Clark cut into the turkey?

When the Griswold family are all assembled around the dining room table, Clark prepares to cut into what looks on the outside to be a delicious golden turkey . Upon plunging the knife into its butter-brown flesh, it gives a sickening hissing noise and opens like a xenomorph egg from Alien.

What is the a**hole in a bathroom in Clark's house?

The silent majesty of Clark's winter morn is demolished by a uniquely disturbing sight outside his window. Christmas day has finally come, and Cousin Eddie is outside, the " a**hole in a bathroom " emptying the chemical toilet from his mobile home into Clark's sewer drain.

Can cats and Christmas be mixed?

Cats and Christmas aren't usually very mixable, considering to your cat, the Christmas tree is just one giant cat toy. The cat in Christmas Vacation arrives to the Griswold abode wrapped in a box, due to the senility of one of the grandparents, further proving the point.

Who was the grumpy old man in Clark's Christmas tree?

Uncle Lewis was quite the character. He played the part of the grumpy old man perfectly and it was obvious he wasn't totally aware of what was going on half of the time. Which is precisely why he was the ultimate demise of Clark's beloved Christmas tree.

Why is Clark's reaction to the scene in The Outsiders hysterical?

Both reactions are because of the situation Clark finds himself in when he gets stuck in the attic of his house.

What does Clark do with his son?

So, Clark with the help of his son, Rusty, decorate their entire house in Christmas lights and other decorations until there is no space left. Clark makes a big deal about plugging in the lights for his entire family...only to have them not light up at all. He's immediately deflated and everyone thinks his master project has failed. Eventually, it's realized he needs the breaker switch for the lights on, and when it lights up, it wipes out the electricity everywhere.

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