Audrey Was The Only Griswold To Appear In The Sequel

When most people think of sequels, they assume that the main characters will reappear. But Christmas Vacation 2 focused on Cousin Eddie. Dana Barron, who played Audrey, was the only Griswold family member to make an appearance. The third movie, Vegas Vacation, does not feature any Griswolds.

However, an actor from one of the original movies appeared in Christmas Vacation 2. Eric Idle, who acted in the 1985 film European Vacation, makes a cameo in the sequel. He played a minor role called "English Victim" as a nod to the fans.

Cousin Eddie Is The Most Recognizable Character

Cousin Eddie is by far one of the most recognizable in the Christmas Vacation series. Even today, people seem to identify him with the film series. In a 1980 interview with the Los Angeles Times, actor Randy Quaid said that people often approached him about the role.

"People still come up to me and quote lines from that part," he said. "I get a lot of recognition from that role—probably as much, if not more, than any other." That explains why the sequel, Christmas Vacation 2, is entirely based around the Cousin Eddie character.