National Lampoon's Vacation: Everything You Didn't Know
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Beverly d'Angelo's Husband at the Time
There's a funny story about the actor who plays the pimp in that scene. Chris Jackson got into the audition for this role by calling the production company and saying Chevy Chase told me to call. They considered casting Robin Williams and Kenneth Mars before going with Randy Quay, offering a masterclass in redneck stereotypes. He based cousin Eddie's trademark tongue click on a guy he knew in high school in Texas.
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