14 Road-Worthy Facts About National Lampoon’s Vacation

(via Mental Floss) Released 35 years ago , 1983’s National Lampoon’s Vacation features Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, a well-meaning husband and father determined to give his family the time of their lives—no matter what.  In celebration of its 35th anniversary, let’s have a look at some facts about the family’s original trip.