The opening postcards with Lindsey Buckingham’s Holiday Road immediately create a happy mood. — Bill Simmons
The early 1980 s comedy-production atmosphere is celebrated as loose, fast, and willing to move past strange incidents without overthinking. — Bill Simmons
Good talk, son remains a reusable parent–child line. — Bill Simmons
Brief exchanges such as the St. Louis arch joke are nominated. — Bill Simmons
Period travel details such as Kamp Komfort and the station wagon are enjoyed, with minivans seen as the wagon’s later replacement. — Bill Simmons
Dinky is praised as excellent dog casting. — Bill Simmons
“Roll them up” and the vibrating bed are also nominated. — Bill Simmons
The daughter’s marijuana-growing operation and attempt to hand Edna her bag when police arrive are enjoyed. — Van Lathan
The marital sexual antics remain funny, including increased desire on vacation, the panties on Clark’s finger, and his persistence despite the supposed wolf. — Van Lathan
Clark drying dirty dishes and returning them to the cabinet is praised as uniquely funny Chase business. — Chris Ryan
Accidentally throwing the license plate while searching for the fuel cap is another admired Chase gesture. — Chris Ryan
“It’s living history, Ellen” is considered uniquely funny in Chase’s delivery. — Chris Ryan
Walking through the desert with jeans on his head is another distinctly funny Chase image. — Chris Ryan
I’m So Excited is praised for spanning Vacation, Beverly Hills Cop, Miami Vice, an NBA commercial, and Saved by the Bell within several years. — Bill Simmons
