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December 14, 2022 53 mins

In episode two of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Beverly D'Angelo joins to discuss the use of cue cards, the famous cat scene that was almost removed, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Beverly joins at the (06:13) mark of the episode.


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Time Codes

(01:18) - Christmas Wish

(06:13) - Ellen's Take (ft Beverly D'Angelo)

(07:59) - Writer, Director, Icon

(12:31) - Who Will Drive the Sleigh

(16:03) - Perfect...Now Change Everything

(19:49) - Inspired by Mom... and Crossing the Line

(28:00) - End of the Day Martini

(31:45) - Christmas Lights, and Leisure Suit

(35:22) - Christmas Eggs

(37:16) - Squirrels 'R' Us

(38:04) - The Cat Stays in the Picture

(39:31) - Clark's Rant

(42:20) - Timeless Classics

(44:18) - All the Love You Gave Us

(46:34) - Kidnapping Gone Right

(49:50) - All is Well

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