Ottumwa welcomes the Griswolds for Christmas

Chevy Chase will visit Ottumwa for a screening of “Christmas Vacation.” (Photo: Warner Brothers)

Gather with kith and kin this Sunday at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa for a special screening of National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation” to celebrate its 35th anniversary. A Q&A session will follow with the film’s star, Chevy Chase, and his wife, Jayni.

Chase will share a few behind-the-scenes secrets from the Christmas comedy plus other antics from his long comedy career, which includes “Caddyshack” and the inaugural season of “Saturday Night Live.”

The event begins at 5 p.m. Buy tickets online.

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