NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION Reunion Panel - Steel City Con April 2022

[@kerzytibok3211]

Why was Anthony cut out of the screen? Seems like a total amateur was running the camera and split-screen software for this. Very disrespectful to him.

[@NikkiPiskorowski83]

I was gonna say the same! Pisses me off we can’t see him!

[@jerrysanders9101]

It was accidental and I’m sure regretful- don’t bite the guys head off lol

[@vanderley3]

They could have easily fit 4 actors on the top of the screen and fit AMH in view

[@chriskrausesmovie]

He stabbed his brain

[@mattbernabe]

I used to have such a big crush on Beverly D'Angelo. Such a gorgeous woman, and an underrated dramatic and comedic actress.

[@fredwerza3478]

She was a spicy number in the 80's --- great rack on her

[@j.woodbury412]

I wish they could have had Johnny Galecki and Juliette Lewis- Rusty and Audrey from "Christmas Vacation"

[@roccosophie6498]

I'm certain they were probably invited, right? I'd guess it was their choice to not participate.

[@j.woodbury412]

@@roccosophie6498 That's true.

[@TheSoleProprietor]

It was not their fault. But it was strange to cast Audrey older than Rusty in that one. I always though Rusty was always the older one in most of the other movies.

[@j.woodbury412]

@@TheSoleProprietor I thought so too. In fact, Christmas Vacation was the only movie in the Vacation franchise where Audrey was older than Rusty. It's also the only movie that doesn't use Lindsey Buckingham's "Holiday Road" as its theme song.

[@hectorlopez1069]

Rest in peace to the Audrey of European Vacation. She died of diabetes.

[@MH-zg5yw]

Yeah, she (Dana Hill) went into diabetic ketoacidosis and died in July 1996

[@fredwerza3478]

Very sad to hear --- reminds me of the little girl from Poltergeist who died so young

[@williamshaw9047]

Although her character in EV was chubby, the actress was actually a nationally-ranked track star, one of the fastest kids in the country, until she collapsed on the track one day and they found out she wasn't well.

[@fredwerza3478]

@@williamshaw9047 yeah she was actually the 4th fastest kid in the country for her age group in the mile --- that is quite impressive considering how many kids are already great athletes by age 10

[@84jbones]

what's up with European Vacation Rusty? he's all over the place😂

[@JG-pj3bg]

We will never forget you Dana Hill(Audrey 2) RIP

[@dr.loomis4221]

Who?

[@OpheliaDarkling]

@@dr.loomis4221 🤡

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

@@dr.loomis4221 I guess she played the plant in Little Shop of Horrors

[@LordLOC]

@@TheKitchenerLeslie I'm sure you know, but she played Audrey in European Vacation. She died from diabetes and a massive stroke in 1996 if I remember correctly.

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

@@LordLOC I know. She had health issues her whole life. I was hoping people would prefer a joke.

[@justinraystyles3537]

I always thought Dana Barron was cute and she still is!!💗

[@pandajunior77]

She's also dead.

[@phoneyiam123]

@@pandajunior77wrong actress. She’s still alive.

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

Dana Barrons very much alive. Dana Hill passed​@@pandajunior77

[@bretcantwell4921]

I'm watching this thinking the same thing.

[@randalgraves6979]

@@pandajunior77Dana Hill was Audrey in European Vacation, on Duckman, Max in Goof Troop, she passed in 1996

[@NeilK37]

Inexcusable not having Anthony Michael Hall in shot, makes it unwatchable to me.

[@Pinkybabess]

And Chevy

[@tyweitzel4924]

💯

[@BrakerLane]

He may have not wanted to be on camera.

[@brianskeggs9785]

Agreed

[@eliasperez1022]

Yeah they could have split the screen more to fit them all

[@bartledo9942]

Vegas vacation is so underrated

[@JimmyRaptis]

Mr Papagiogiou agrees

[@JulesGaerlan-nh7ir]

Skinny Dipping pool with Chevy,christy ,bev National Lampoon Vacation first one is funny ❤😂❤

[@Whisky_4_1]

such a terrific panel. i must say i prefer the group panels. it's literally a group of old work friends reminiscing as opposed to a room of strangers interrogating an individual.

[@moviesquad73]

Agreed. The guests seem to have more fun when they're with at least one other person. There are only a few celebs I've seen that can do a panel on their own without feeling nervous.

[@donaldteal6315]

Never get old always great movies ⚡ The great actors made it so great too ⚡All the best to you all God bless all your days ✝️🕊️🇺🇸

[@lavenberry]

The best part of NLV is right here. All my fav characters in the movie. I didn't know this channel existed and now I'm binge watching. 😊

[@maximusprime3459]

Cool to have the kids there. Miriam and Beverly look great

[@Whisky_4_1]

as much as i love every freddy and jason movie, Night of the Creeps with Jason Lively and Tom Atkins is my favorite 80's horror movie

[@Sonofgrievous]

It thrilled me 😊

[@xoacatl]

That's a cult classic! I didn't know about that movie till I seen it on cable in 1988

[@AnxietyMentor]

The few months delay between the original ending shoot and the actual ending is why Anthony Michael Hall is much taller at the end of the film too. Haha, she mentioned it later :)

[@EVzipper48]

Euro Rusty seems to be feeling very little pain, if ya get my drift...

[@bullock4211]

For real, I hope he overcomes whatever he's battling

[@jesshavinfun3547]

I was looking for this comment 😂

[@fan4life345]

He's a drug addict unfortunately

[@warp9p659]

He's definitely bouncing on something.

[@brotherofjunk]

Miriam seems delighted to be sitting next to him.

[@ryoku79]

Honorable mention Love Ethan too in the 90s teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait. A reunion panel would be good for that movie Too bad Chevy hates doing panels. He was the main guy of the Vacation movies

[@racheltrezise1132]

My favourite film of Ethan Embry is Empire Records

[@clintbronson5]

I hear Chevy hates a lot of things 🙄

[@randalgraves6979]

@@racheltrezise1132😂 he was even wearing a GWAR shirt

[@jarrodm9299]

Wow, Marisol Nichols looks amazing, fabulous, damn!!

[@HealthHorror]

She's one of those actresses that betters with age.

[@clintbronson5]

She 🔥🧨

[@dr.loomis4221]

Too much plastic surgery for my taste. She's unrecognizable.

[@jerrysanders9101]

@@dr.loomis4221lol what? She looks very much the same only with glasses 😂

[@allwaizeright9705]

They covered up AMH. What the HELL...

[@ajmohawk2993]

I sure hope they come back to the next Steel City Con - I had to miss their panel that day, as I had to work.

[@jerrysanders9101]

Edit- gosh the lady’s comment about losing her mom and the special connection with Xmas Vacation literally made me cry thinking about my mom- she’s still with us thank God but it reminds us all how short and precious life is.. God Bless🎄🙏🎅🏼 Original comment- from when I first started watching: This is epic! “Come on dad, this is really RANK!” lol European Rusty’s funny ass line , so goofy but so funny.. never heard anyone say that in real life lol

[@fitzgivesfits1]

Where's Randy, he made the Vegas Vacation watchable.

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

Hes retreated to Canada... for legal reasons. Look into it... its why we dont see him anymore

[@jerrysanders9101]

Quaid boycotted all Hollywood

[@D-Fens_1632]

What's your vote for Lively, coke or Adderall?

[@marksacher3866]

One of my favorite Vacation movie scenes was the Vegas Vacation film where Clark and Eddie are digging up money that Eddie had buried in the desert. That was hysterical.

[@michaelpoore21]

I also liked Ethan Embry in Can't Hardly Wait with Jennifer Love Hewwitt.

[@Anchor5777]

I guessed the Ellen and Katherine were first cousins. The 4th Audrey actress must have been from the Vegas Vacation. She was so cute in the movie.

[@TheSoleProprietor]

She was from Vegas Vacation.

[@BaseballPlayer0]

there r 5 rusties

[@shel0016]

Dang why Anthony micheals face is cut off in the video though ;(

[@FandomSpotlite]

Short videographer, tall tripod, and a packed room.

[@arlichar11]

what happen to dana ?

[@bullock4211]

Jason Lively is looking a little rough here. Hope all is well

[@yeahright302]

yeah i think hes on drugs for sure!!!

[@realityunadorned]

P.S.- It blows my mind that Anthony Michael was cut out of the frame. He's the most famous person up there.. Jussayin'..

[@MrStrongbox]

Beverly's pretty famous in her own right if i may say.

[@justinraystyles3537]

And the Vegas Audrey!💗 marisoul

[@tuffs4it]

Yes, they are both still cute.

[@RMH857]

Euro Rusty looks like he's twerking a bit. Love his take on Rusty, "The train scene fight with Clark over his walkman.🤣

[@chadpilkington8405]

That last thank you got me choked up

[@robbiejandro17]

yeah until beverly was super rude and interrupted miriam after she was like "you know, i gotta tell you...". so awkward.

[@WeerdMunkee]

Hard to believe that Jason Lively is Blake Lively's half-brother, aka, Ryan Reynold's brother-in-law! lol

[@marthamagruder3698]

I find it rude that Beverly is texting during a lot of the Q&A.

[@johnnybmean74]

Agreed. Very rude.

[@MMOFMC]

Absolutely, especially when that lady gave the emotional comment about the squirrel scene!! So awful.😡

[@TheSoleProprietor]

It was also annoying that she was inhaling loudly between sentences. Anybody catch that?

[@HealthHorror]

No, DON'T skip National Lampoon's Class Reunion. That is one of my favorite comedy horror movies. It has such a great slasher look but is silly. I love that movie.

[@SuburbanDMV]

The second Rusty must have been a lil lit before he come up to the panel

[@34rdiaz]

This is pretty cool. To bad they cut off AMH and too bad Chevy and Randy weren't there...and is it just me or does Ethan Embry right here ..look like matthew mcconaughey from the movie Reign of Fire?. I was trying to figure it out .and to me he does...

[@jayrock248]

Anthony M Hall, was done naughty by camera man

[@usa91787]

Seriously, how does your cameraman NOT get this framed correctly? Real simple. LOOK THROUGH THE EFFING VIEWFINDER AND ADJUST!

[@FandomSpotlite]

That also requires seeing the stage, which she could not because of all the people there. She wasn't aware of everyone on the panel. It happens.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Awesomeness!! 👊😆✊🍁

[@davidtaylor328]

This Video is GOLD 👍🏻🪙👍🏻

[@OpheliaDarkling]

well the audio is. video is trash. cut people off.

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

What is Dana Barron sitting in?

[@brotherofjunk]

A wheelchair, genius.

[@tigerlilly573]

​@@brotherofjunkWhy?

[@robinweidner2402]

@@tigerlilly573 Yes I was wondering why she is in a wheelchair..I googled it and can FIND NOTHING about it, Which I find very strange.

[@capriceg7042]

(#3) OMG I loved the Vacation movies!!!

[@Iowacowboy4283]

I used to have the biggest crush on Dana barron and still do

[@tomWRX]

Took me a sec to recognize Nick Papageorgio

[@migalorsdarwin1930]

Oh damn have to watch the movies again i only recogniced Beverly D’Angelo and Anthony Michael Hall but why was he cut out?

[@ka7705]

I loved Ethan in the movie Dutch with ed oneil that movie was so funny.

[@patriciamele2892]

And harold and kumar 😀

[@MJ-pk4gh]

Dutch is a classic 👌

[@ltopomcfly5583]

Great film series. Great cast. I hope we get another good one.

[@aluminumfalcon2437]

Beverly should start doing PSA's warning about the dangers of mixing wine and prescription drugs.

[@tonycowser1843]

Why's Dana in a wheelchair?

[@FandomSpotlite]

She hurt her back.

[@EVzipper48]

@@FandomSpotlite Ya I don't know if it's a back problem. She seems ill, like she might have MS God forbid of maybe a small stroke. Her hands seem to be inverted like with many stroke victims, but I pray I'm wrong.

[@patrickwentzell4638]

​@@FandomSpotlite John Candy funny actor and I miss seeing him .

[@benwarpup]

@@EVzipper48 I feel like it has to be a worse injury than a sprain. This was filmed in April of 2022 and as of July 2023 she is still in a scooter/wheelchair. I hope she's alright.

[@JohnSmith-kd6ip]

I'm here in 2024. I've seen two Vacation panels from 2023, and she is still in the wheelchair. It's not just "she hurt her back" like it's temporary. She definitely has permanent damage. In other videos she is helped onto a couch. And her legs seem skinny, like they have not been used in a while. It's not MS, because her arms work fine. But it could be damage to her spine, which prevent her from using her legs.

[@CLuvTV]

Ethan looks like everybody I work with

[@patriciamele2892]

I had said dana hill was also in 90210 ... i should have said the first audrey also was in 90210 😀 ... it was dana baron ... i didnt realize the 2 audreys were also 2 danas 😀 ... she was also good as brandons gf

[@hectorlopez1069]

I heard Beverly still calls chevy sparky to this day.

[@brendarico715]

❤Dana Barron has struggled with the Spinal Muscler Atrophy Diease ❤she is Amazing

[@KevinFarrell-hc3wn]

Jason Lively is seriously messed up. He won't be around much longer.

[@Verylukyguy]

A big part of acting is saying lines like you've never said them before and for some people, not seeing them before can help.

[@angrykermit3192]

Why is it that every video I see of panels at comic conventions the audio is horrible with mics feeding back etc.? I work for a small a/v company and we could do a waaaay better job.

[@brendarico715]

Not a full screen can not see everyone

[@HealthHorror]

Why cut off Michael Hall?

[@FandomSpotlite]

If you read, it was unintentional. The crowd was standing in front of the videographer and she couldn't see everyone on stage to frame it.

[@jeffwallace5447]

2nd Rusty is a goof! AMH forever!

[@aroundtorontotwo]

it sucks that Anthony Michael Hall, is cut out

[@FandomSpotlite]

It does. With a short videographer and people packed in front of her, she couldn't see he wasn't in frame.

[@RabbleInArms]

Marisol wasn't just Audrey #4. She was also the hottest Audrey.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Umm haha where's the Chevy?

[@FandomSpotlite]

He doesn't do panels.

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@FandomSpotlite I as I would expect from him, but as the major star of the show, his absence stands out.

[@kerzytibok3211]

He's kind of a grump when it comes to fan events like this --- very similar to Harrison Ford at Star Wars conventions (he hates them)

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

​@@kerzytibok3211kind of a grump? I mean, Im a people person but I dont like public forums where I gotta speak to people. Puttin themselves up in front of people? With random questions? He may be infamously grumpy... that IS true. But I dont blame anyone for not wanting to do this kinda thing.

[@maxfrasier]

@@FandomSpotlite he did one this year !

[@MMOFMC]

Would’ve been better without the shitty camera work; don’t know what was worse the shaky camera on Dana or AMH cut out of it. Beverly texting throughout, especially during the emotional comment that lady gave about the squirrel scene - so disrespectful! And Jason texting throughout as well, not to mention he looks awful and is apparently on something.

[@TheSoleProprietor]

Hey! Where is Chevy Chase? I know he was famous for being a jerk to work with... But he was still funny in all the Vacation movies! This panel is not the same without Clark Griswold!

[@markvito746]

Dana Barron is Audrey. The only Audrey imo... my first crush. I still get a warm feeling seeing her bashful sneaky smile

[@mistervacation23]

His name's not Papageorgio its Griswold and he's a C+ student. Out of the pool !

[@Alliekatsdad]

Go to 10:00 the looks between Euro Rusty and Cousin hahahah weird

[@patrickwentzell4638]

nah nah nah nah nah Caddy Shack has that familiar song ya know the one everyone enjoys . " I'm alright don't nobody worry bout me why you gotta give me a fight how about letting me be . " when Family Guy did The Star Wars Spoofs they had Grizwalds in space some might remember this . " hey kids you witnessing all this plight ... roll em up . " George Lucus was cool about Family Guy making those Star Wars jokes .

[@GaryBruyere-f9b]

No Chevy... no reunion!

[@alanvallazza9781]

Chevy came a year later with Beverly.

[@mongoosevsgt]

Did Micheal request not to be on screen?

[@FandomSpotlite]

No, it was a framing error. The panel room was so crowded with so many people standing that the videographer couldn't see the stage to realize Michael was out of frame.

[@realityunadorned]

Wait, there's a Christmas Vacation part 2?

[@brentamania89]

It's not worth it don't waste your time it was a made-for-tv movie and the only original is cousin Randy and his wife

[@KevinFarrell-hc3wn]

Lastly, he used to have red hair. What happened? Before you just say that it is simply time passing, I must state that I was born with red hair and still have red hair at the age of 54. KMF

[@brotherofjunk]

Well then, if YOUR red hair didn't fade after time I guess no one's can.

[@mcfehn25]

Not gonna lie, this was a hot mess.

[@carlosreyes6448]

What happened to the main character. Chevy chase.

[@clintbronson5]

4th Audrey ❤️

[@rafaelramirez2269]

European vacation the best of them all

[@eleanorshah2643]

I remember Dana Barron walked....she's now in a wheelchair what happened?

[@FandomSpotlite]

We were told she hurt her ankle.

[@eleanorshah2643]

@@FandomSpotlite too much fuss over an ankle. When people have to put their arms behind her...and hoist her up...she doesn't have a broken ankle...she's paralyzed.

[@toddd.6156]

Dana Barron is still a babe. 2024

[@wgsmcw2012]

Ok, I chilled for two of these panels, but WTF is with sound on the panels? Major sound feedback every cast! Did you hire a high school kids as sound tech? Plus need a rule on panel audiences, NO Kids!!!

[@lukefender2394]

Why is Dana Barron in a wheelchair?

[@FandomSpotlite]

She hurt her back.

[@informer]

@@FandomSpotlitety. I was wondering myself. I was trying to google it but couldn’t find anything. I’m guessing the injury is not permanent.

[@brianmcdonald7520]

@@informer i tried finding out that too it says she retired in 2013.

[@benwarpup]

@@informer I'm not sure on the extent of her injury, but it appears to have gotten worse. In 2017, she appeared to use a walking stick to get around (judging by photos where the stick is beside her while seated). By 2019, she couldn't seem to stand well on her own feet, as there's a photo of her standing with Chevy, Bev, and Anthony Michael and he is literally supporting her weight so she can stand. She still uses the scooter shown in this video during a convention this year (2023). So I'm not sure what happened, but it seems she can no longer use her legs for some reason. Seems to have started a few years ago shortly after she turned 50 and it doesn't seem to be getting better.

[@boing615]

She wrote a medium piece about her health problems, chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, digestive problems, depression, and fatigue apparently.

[@johnmckale4659]

What's up with "Euro Rusty?" Is he drunk or something?

[@RAGINxxXxxCAJUN]

Yall need a new sound guy. All that feedback is driving me nuts

[@unperson5713]

I think I stabbed my brain. I just watched this to prove to myself Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid would not be in attendance.

[@FilmAppreciationSociety]

Chevy was actually there at the con but apparently didn't do the panel. I met him and got the entire original Griswold family's autograph at this show. Randy Quaid didn't come but did come to another Steel City after this one.

[@thewebstylist]

Glad the 3 big lead movie A Holes weren’t there!

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

The 3 big lead aholes? Which "3"?

[@MrBlackretreat]

I like you, Paid to be there be present and get somebody to answer your calls or text for you but be present with that audience

[@robinweidner2402]

Always thought Jason Lively was the worst Rusty and watching him today I see he wasnt acting..loL YUCK!! he was such a tool in this interview. He clearly think he is more important than he is...Miriam Flynn expressions when he is talking says alot..SHE was not impressed and didnt really look happy to have to sit next to him.

[@brendarico715]

❤Rusty❤80sRock❤

[@jjackson4754]

And of course, no Chevy Chase - what as jerk.

[@_leopold_butters_stotch]

No Chevy? Im out.

[@patriciamele2892]

And then theres audrey and rusty no 5 ... leslie mann and ed helms 😆 ... there should also be a reunion for all of catherine kids thruout all of the vacation 😂 movies

[@decepticonleader316]

I like how the cast is so annoying in the beginning by whispering among themselves. I'm like settle down already.

[@arlichar11]

jason looks like a very old david johannson..

[@yeahright302]

who?

[@arlichar11]

@@yeahright302 lead singer of new york dolls, and also known as buster poindexter

[@Harloha]

I gave it 15 minutes, I thought somebody would fix the feedback in the audio, but nobody did, and it was like nails on a chalkboard. Not to mention, Michael Anthony Hall wasn't even on screen. Disrespectful and very disappointing.

[@Ranbutch75]

Marisol still beautiful

[@MrBlackretreat]

And get off your phones it's so rude for them to be on their phones and have side conversations

[@feliciahaase6115]

Jason Lively looks like Peter Dinklage.

[@mardigrasw]

Cousin Eddie

[@hectorlopez1069]

Randy Quaid is missing

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

He lives in Canada now. Look it up. Its why we dont see him anymore nor likely will.