In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.
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- 2 nominations total
- Harvard Jester
- (as Ben Campbell)
- Time-Life Publisher
- (as Mitch Hurwitz)
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Did you know
- TriviaJoel McHale portrays Chevy Chase in this project. The two costarred in Community (2009). A number of episodes centered on McHale's character fearing he would become like Chase's one day. When McHale called Chase and told him that he would be playing him in the film, Chase gave his blessing and shared with him stories about Doug Kenney.
- GoofsAt Pete's Tavern, a few contemporary automobiles are reflected on the left window and swinging door.
- Quotes
- Tom Snyder: Mr. Kenney, it's a fine line between being clever and offensive, isn't it?
- Douglas Kenney: Look, if I could just say something in defense of National Lampoon for one moment...
- Tom Snyder: Please.
- Douglas Kenney: We come from a tradition of truth-tellers. A long time ago, there was someone else society found offensive. They thought that what he did was radical - dangerous. They persecuted him... and eventually killed him. Of course, I'm referring to Dracula.
- Crazy creditsAfter the end credits have rolled, Martin Mull is shown singing the song "Time of My Life" with members of the cast.
- ConnectionsFeatures Airplane! (1980)
- SoundtracksChapel of Dreams
Written by Billy Myles
Performed by The Dubs
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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- Cử Chỉ Vô Nghĩa và Ngốc Nghếch
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- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime
- 1h 41m(101 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.90 : 1









































