Is "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" the most quotable movie of the '80s? Is "Christmas Vacation" the best holiday movie of our decade? Does it stand the test of time? We examine these pressing questions and more in this week's holiday podcast.

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687: A Closer Look at 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' 47:57 Share

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687: A Closer Look at 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'