LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1988 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE GREAT OUTDOORS" starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment and pop culture. Printed on authentic newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal piece for custom framing, film history display, or inclusion in a dedicated cinema memorabilia collection.

Own a rare slice of cinema history straight from the home of the entertainment industry.

Background: While The Great Outdoors (1988) hit all the essential beats of classic 1980s screwball comedies—pitched as a classic head-to-head clash between John Candy’s wholesome, blue-collar family man and Dan Aykroyd’s arrogant, fast-talking financier—it stands out today as a rare comedic gem due to its unique convergence of 80s talent and iconic, larger-than-life sequences. Written by John Hughes at the peak of his hit-making era, the film is particularly notable for marking the feature film debut of Annette Bening, serving as one of the few high-profile screen collaborations between SCTV and Saturday Night Live comedy royalty (Candy and Aykroyd), and delivering instantly recognizable slapstick folklore that has sustained a devoted cult following. Rare among vacation-disaster comedies for its balance of heartwarming family resolution with deeply absurd set-pieces, the film’s legacy is anchored in its wildly distinct cultural touchstones: Chet's grueling attempt to consume the "Old 96’er" (a legendary 96-ounce prime-rib steak complete with fat and gristle), high-speed water-skiing mishaps, chaotic cabin bat encounters, and the infamous climax featuring a vengeful, bald-headed grizzly bear whose fur was shot off by a shotgun years prior.