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Vegas Vacation . There are 63 questions on this topic. Last updated Nov 21 2024.
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26 Who plays the role of Cousin Eddie in this movie and in two previous 'Vacation' movies?
Answer: Randy Quaid

He is the older brother of the equally talented actor, Dennis Quaid.
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When Wayne Newton makes pasta for dinner, he tells Ellen that he got the recipe from whom?




27 Who played that gambler that Rusty met at the Craps table (Hint: he was actually the Producer on the film)?
Answer: Jerry Weintraub

Jerry Weintraub produced the movie and because he was good friends with Steve Wynn (who at the time owned The Mirage), the director was allowed filming access all over the casino and hotel.
28 When Clark and Ellen went looking for their daughter at Vicki's work, what was Audrey doing?
Answer: Dancing in a cage

Audrey was fine, just dancing. Dad took her out of there quickly.
29 What name does Russ use when he becomes a high roller?
Answer: Mr. Papagiorgio

Russ bought a fake ID from a man outside the casino.
30 At the kitchen table where Clark works to convince his family that Las Vegas is a place to take the family vacation, what fruit is NOT seen in the centerpiece basket?
Answer: Lemons

You also see white grapes and peaches in the wicker basket in front of Russ and Audrey.
31 Vicki and Audrey are found dancing in a place called Club Aereola. What is the real-life Vegas name of the strip-club that Cousin Vicki works for (the movie was filmed exclusively in Sin City)?
Answer: Club Paradise

Club Paradise is located on Harmon Avenue across from the Hard Rock Hotel, and when watching the film, look closely in the background and you can make out the oversized guitar near Chevy Chase's head.
32 What is the name of the dance club where we find young Audrey Griswold dancing with her cousin Vicki?
Answer: Club Aereola

A couple of times we even see taxi cabs advertising the image of Vicki with Club Aereola.
33 When Clark and Ellen went looking for their son Rusty, where was he?
Answer: In a swimming pool

Rusty aka Mr. Pappagiorgio, was living the high life.
34 How many cars does Russ win on his winning streak?
Answer: four

He wins four cars, one for each of the family members.
35 When Russ rhetorically and cheerfully asks if there is "legalized prostitution" in Las Vegas, what is his father's response?
Answer: "Not within the city limits, Russ."

While Clark correctly informs him that prostitution is illegal within the city limits, the broader legal truth is that prostitution is illegal within the whole county (Clark) where Las Vegas is the seat.
36 What is the music that is playing when Clark Griswold goes to the ATM and handles several hundred dollar bills?
Answer: All Along The Watchtower

Great Jimi Hendrix song plays over the scene as the gambling-addicted Griswold extracts several hundred dollar bills and then returns to the blackjack table.
37 When Wayne Newton hosts Ellen Griswold for lunch (during the Griswold 'alone day') what gift does he bestow upon her?
Answer: a lock of his hair

As soon as she gets a look at this 'gift', she makes her excuses and almost runs out of the place.
38 When Clark went looking for Ellen at Wayne Newton's house, how did he get there?
Answer: Tour bus

Clark crashed into Wayne's house when he took over the tour bus.
39 What does Cousin Eddie's daughter Vicki do for a living?
Answer: Dancer

Vicki took Audrey out on the town.
40 As Clark persuades his family to visit Las Vegas which reason does he NOT give his family to join him in Vegas?
Answer: "There's all-you-can-eat buffets."

While it is true that there are dozens of all-you-can-eat buffets, this not one of the highlights that Clark uses here.
41 Who is the producer of the movie 'Vegas Vacation', who also produced the remake of 2001's 'Ocean's Eleven'?
Answer: Jerry Weintraub

Weintraub is also given a small role in the movie; he plays 'Gilley from Philly'.
42 When Wayne Newton makes pasta for dinner, he tells Ellen that he got the recipe from whom?
Answer: Dean Martin

'It's Dean Martin's recipe---I always make too much.'
43 What look-a-like group were Audrey and Vicki hanging around with?
Answer: Beatles

This look-a-like band didn't have too much to say in this movie.
44 When the family was visiting The Hoover Dam, what family member got lost and almost fell in?
Answer: Clark

Clark got into a lot of trouble at The Hoover Dam. He tried to fix the leaks he saw with bubble gum.
45 In this 'Vacation' movie it is seldom used, but what is the affectionate nickname that Ellen has for her husband, Clark?
Answer: Sparky

She says this just after Clark announces he would like to re-marry Ellen in Las Vegas..."if she'll have me".
46 Larry Hankin, who played the minister who remarries Ellen and Clark Griswold, appeared on a couple of NBC's 'Seinfeld' episodes. What character from the Seinfeld cast did he impersonate on the TV show?
Answer: Kramer

Larry Hankin played an actor whose role recreated the Kramer personality in the 'show within the show' on Seinfeld.
47 What is the name of the former Playboy Playmate of the Year who has a brief cameo with Chevy Chase at the blackjack table?
Answer: Corinna Harney

Corinna Harney, 1992 Playmate of the Year, is from Las Vegas where the film was shot, and technically the film credits list her as 'Corinna Harney Jones.'
48 What did Cousin Eddie take with him on their trip to Hoover Dam?
Answer: Fishing pole

Never saw him use it though!
49 What family pets does Cousin Eddie let loose, when they need a babysitter?
Answer: Snakes

Lots of snakes out in the middle of nowhere.
50 For which wedding anniversary does Clark say he could use Russ as his best man?
Answer: 20th

Ellen suggests using Audrey, their daughter, for a bridesmaid. To which Clark asks, "Audrey who?"