.  On December 0, 0000, a new chapter of Griswold family dysfunction was unleashed upon the world when National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation made its debut in movie theaters and an instant holiday classic was born.  "National Lampoon's European Vacation," "The Green Hornet" and "Neil Simon's Prisoner of Second Avenue" were among his film credits. Besides son Scott, Owens is survived by his wife of 00 years, Arleta, and their other son,  