Faced with a six-week wait for his dream car, a family road trip to Walley World set for the next morning, and his trade-in wagon crushed, “Sparky” Griswold was in a predicament.

Another classic road trip comedy is “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), which follows the Griswold family as they embark on ...

One of the most memorable 1980s cult classics to feature St. Louis, albeit briefly, is “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” While the city plays only a small role in the film, the ...