On this day, July 29, 1983, “National Lampoon’s Vacation” premiered in theaters, starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo. This comedy classic follows the Griswold family’s hilarious misadventures on a road trip to the theme park Wally World.
Fun Fact! During the filming of the parking lot race scene between Clark and Rusty, it was a scorching 105 degrees, with the pavement reaching 130 degrees. The Wally World parking lot scenes were filmed at the Santa Anita Racetrack.
Fun Fact! During the filming of the parking lot race scene between Clark and Rusty, it was a scorching 105 degrees, with the pavement reaching 130 degrees. The Wally World parking lot scenes were filmed at the Santa Anita Racetrack.