National Lampoon’s Vacation

…include Class Reunion (1982) and National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), both of which were written by John Hughes. National Lampoon’s Vacation, starring Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, and Imogene Coca, was based on Hughes’s short story “Vacation ’58,” which appeared in the September 1979 issue of National Lampoon. The film inspired four sequels.…

…small part in the comedy National Lampoon’s Vacation. Few acting appearances followed, though she notably had a recurring role in the TV sitcom Parks and Recreation. In addition, she made her Broadway stage debut in 2011 as Roxie Hart in the long-running revival of the musical play Chicago. She also…

…had a huge hit with National Lampoon’s Vacation, which was directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes. In the comedy, Chase played Clark Griswold, a father who takes his family on a summer trip marred by numerous misadventures. More success followed with Fletch (1985), a comedic mystery in…