By Dave Siderski

I think everyone can relate to coming home from a long, hard day, turning on the TV and just wanting to find something that will make you forget about your troubles. I’m not saying these are the 10 best comedy films of all-time, because as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, I will say these are my 10 go-to movies that I put on the TV when I want a good laugh.

10. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983). Chevy Chase, as the eccentric Clark W. Griswold, is on a quest to lead his family of four on the vacation of a lifetime as they drive cross country from Chicago to Wally World in California. However, the loveable buffoon that is Clark completely screws up the trip from start to finish leading the family into a series of hysterical misadventures to the delight of the audience. Vacation also features Beverly D’Angelo, as Clark’s wife Ellen, a young Anthony Michael Hall, as son Rusty, and Dana Barron as daughter Audrey. It also includes notable appearances by Randy Quaid, as the whacked out Cousin Eddie, John Candy, as a geeky park security guard, and finally Christie Brinkley as the hot chick in the Ferrari who is the object of Clark’s fantasies throughout the movie. For those who haven’t seen this, this classic 1980’s comedy is a must watch.