We're about the same age - she's aged WAAAAAY better than I have - lol. What a beauty. I always thought they replaced the kids in each film as part of some running gag. I feel bad that she didn't get that opportunity.
Dana, thanks for sending me this link. The first Vacation film has and always will hold a special meaning to me as you already know. I didn't get to experience it in theaters at the time but I'm definitely going in a couple weeks on the 40th if it's playing anywhere within a 300 mile radius of me. Looking forward to the new release dvd and commentaries. The other Vacation movies are good in their own respect but the European Vacation would have made it perfect if you and Anthony Michael Hall would have kept the parts. Can't wait to see your book in print. You've done an exceptional job with it and your fans are going to enjoy it tremendously! John and Harold would definately approve!
The rumour of Christie Brinkley being the daughter of Roy Walley in the original ending surfaced because this actually WAS written in an early script for the movie. The script had many rewrites with Harold Ramis and Chevy Chase, and by the time they filmed the first ending, that story arc was abandoned (so in fact, it WAS true that Christie was originally Roy Walley’s daughter in a very early script). The original ending filmed did not feature that however. Months later after the original ending was filmed, as stated, the ending was filmed again to the version set inside Walley World (featuring John Candy) as we all know. I just wish Chevy would share his tape with someone - this 40th anniversary would have been the perfect time to finally release it (like they did with the deleted scenes of planes, trains and automobiles)!
Thanks for asking about the ending I was hoping to be on the 4K, not sure why Warner Brothers won't release it. The original script ending is online you can read it. The griswolds fly back on a plane, Roy Wally ended up paying for it. I'm dying to see that.
According the original script after Roy Walley decides not to press any charges, he then tells the Griswold's that he's taking them to Walley World and says he's gonna open it up special for them which makes them very happy. But then it cuts to them on an airplane home that's about to take off. They're all in complimentary Walley World hats(which is in the last photo seen at the end of the credits). They then hear that the plane is heading for Atlanta and they realize they got on the wrong plane by mistake and Clark tries to stop it. Now that ending would've worked for the test audiences if they had maybe done a musical montage of the Griswold's, Walley, his business associates and the swat team all enjoying the park together and THEN cut to the airplane scene. Either way, I think they should've still kept the airplane scene even with the second ending. When they came back about 6 months later to shoot the new ending, Anthony Hall(Russ) was a lot taller, he'd had a major growth spurt because he'd hit puberty. Dana Barron(Audrey) had gained about 10 pounds though it didn't seem noticeable to me. And Chevy, Beverly, Anthony and Dana's suntans had all faded.
This is the 2nd interview I’ve seen with Dana from this past year (2023). The first one she was in a wheel chair…and now this one where she does not look well. Slurring her words…and she seems out of it. Something seems to be off. Sure wish we could get an update on how she is doing. Still as gorgeous as ever though ❤
Chevy during the commentary was likely referring to the script when he said they cut the kiss with him and Christie Brinkley because he followed the comment with “and the sex” and there’s been no reports of a sex scene filmed between the two.
My wife and I love the original Vacation and Christmas vacation but whatever dana is going through i really hope she gets better cuz she doesn't look well
She was definitely the best Audrey.
and Anthony was the best Russ
We're about the same age - she's aged WAAAAAY better than I have - lol. What a beauty. I always thought they replaced the kids in each film as part of some running gag. I feel bad that she didn't get that opportunity.
Yeah she looks great. Some people just age well. I have a brother that's 10 years older than me and people think I'm older.
Dana, thanks for sending me this link. The first Vacation film has and always will hold a special meaning to me as you already know. I didn't get to experience it in theaters at the time but I'm definitely going in a couple weeks on the 40th if it's playing anywhere within a 300 mile radius of me. Looking forward to the new release dvd and commentaries. The other Vacation movies are good in their own respect but the European Vacation would have made it perfect if you and Anthony Michael Hall would have kept the parts. Can't wait to see your book in print. You've done an exceptional job with it and your fans are going to enjoy it tremendously! John and Harold would definately approve!
Dana was great as Audrey in Vacation, but the less said about Christmas Vacation 2, the better.
Love her.
She was great in Heaven Help Us.
The rumour of Christie Brinkley being the daughter of Roy Walley in the original ending surfaced because this actually WAS written in an early script for the movie. The script had many rewrites with Harold Ramis and Chevy Chase, and by the time they filmed the first ending, that story arc was abandoned (so in fact, it WAS true that Christie was originally Roy Walley’s daughter in a very early script). The original ending filmed did not feature that however. Months later after the original ending was filmed, as stated, the ending was filmed again to the version set inside Walley World (featuring John Candy) as we all know. I just wish Chevy would share his tape with someone - this 40th anniversary would have been the perfect time to finally release it (like they did with the deleted scenes of planes, trains and automobiles)!
And tape footage can now be transferred to dvd.
Thanks for asking about the ending I was hoping to be on the 4K, not sure why Warner Brothers won't release it. The original script ending is online you can read it. The griswolds fly back on a plane, Roy Wally ended up paying for it. I'm dying to see that.
I love her,my first crush,hope they do a Con near me!
According the original script after Roy Walley decides not to press any charges, he then tells the Griswold's that he's taking them to Walley World and says he's gonna open it up special for them which makes them very happy. But then it cuts to them on an airplane home that's about to take off. They're all in complimentary Walley World hats(which is in the last photo seen at the end of the credits). They then hear that the plane is heading for Atlanta and they realize they got on the wrong plane by mistake and Clark tries to stop it. Now that ending would've worked for the test audiences if they had maybe done a musical montage of the Griswold's, Walley, his business associates and the swat team all enjoying the park together and THEN cut to the airplane scene. Either way, I think they should've still kept the airplane scene even with the second ending.
When they came back about 6 months later to shoot the new ending, Anthony Hall(Russ) was a lot taller, he'd had a major growth spurt because he'd hit puberty. Dana Barron(Audrey) had gained about 10 pounds though it didn't seem noticeable to me. And Chevy, Beverly, Anthony and Dana's suntans had all faded.
This is the 2nd interview I’ve seen with Dana from this past year (2023). The first one she was in a wheel chair…and now this one where she does not look well. Slurring her words…and she seems out of it. Something seems to be off. Sure wish we could get an update on how she is doing. Still as gorgeous as ever though ❤
What you mean
Chevy during the commentary was likely referring to the script when he said they cut the kiss with him and Christie Brinkley because he followed the comment with “and the sex” and there’s been no reports of a sex scene filmed between the two.
She was so cute. I still dig her! Dana, if you're watching this, marry me!
My wife and I love the original Vacation and Christmas vacation but whatever dana is going through i really hope she gets better cuz she doesn't look well
It has always bugged me they didn't cast the same kids throughout the films.
Captain Nod
Is she high
Seems that way
Cut it out, Audrey. You don't even know how to inhale.
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Still have a crush on her.. Lol