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Rusty Griswold

Description

Clark and Ellen's son, carried through the road-trip ordeal.

Derived Life Markers

First Appearance: c. July 1, 1983 08:00
Birth Event: Unknown
Death Event: Edna dies during the trip
Date of Death: c. July 6, 1983 20:00
Chronology Source: The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.

Tags

National Lampoon
Vacation

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Events

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c. July 1, 1983 08:00
The Griswolds depart the Chicago suburbs for Walley World.
🌟 CANONICAL
c. July 1, 1983 08:15
Clark frames the trip as family destiny
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c. July 1, 1983 09:00
Early highway travel establishes the road trip
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c. July 1, 1983 11:00
Truckster confinement exposes family friction
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c. July 1, 1983 13:00
Roadside stop disrupts Clark's schedule
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c. July 1, 1983 15:00
St. Louis / Gateway Arch milestone
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c. July 1, 1983 20:00
First long-day fatigue sets in
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c. July 2, 1983
Clark pushes onward after imperfect rest
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c. July 3, 1983
Southwest movement begins
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c. July 4, 1983
Truckster damage increases pressure
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c. July 5, 1983 11:00
Cousin Eddie encounter changes the trip
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c. July 5, 1983 13:00
Aunt Edna joins unwillingly
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c. July 5, 1983 16:00
Dog leash incident escalates the farce
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c. July 5, 1983 17:00
Clark's moral panic grows
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c. July 6, 1983 20:00
Edna dies during the trip
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c. July 7, 1983 15:00
Phoenix detour to leave Aunt Edna
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c. July 8, 1983
Ellen challenges Clark's fixation
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c. July 8, 1983
Rusty and Audrey absorb the collapse
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c. July 9, 1983
Desert travel intensifies the final approach
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c. July 10, 1983
Clark refuses to turn back
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c. July 14, 1983 15:00
Walley World approach creates false triumph
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c. July 14, 1983 15:15
Walley World is closed
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c. July 14, 1983 15:30
Clark snaps at the moose gate
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c. July 14, 1983 15:45
Security guard becomes forced guide
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c. July 14, 1983 16:15
Griswolds ride Walley World attractions
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c. July 14, 1983 17:00
Police arrive and end the fantasy
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c. July 14, 1983 17:15
Roy Walley hears Clark's case
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c. July 14, 1983 17:30
Family receives forgiveness and access
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c. July 14, 1983 17:45
Clark's dream survives, compromised
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c. July 14, 1983 18:30
Griswolds complete the legendary ordeal
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Character Details

Type
Person
Verification Status
Pending
Visibility
Public
Tags
National Lampoon Vacation
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June 06, 2026 at 07:36 PM

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