Mr. 3000: Inside the production process of a baseball movie

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Marcellus Dawson got the unique opportunity to see first-hand what Hollywood's process is in filming a baseball movie. In fact, Dawson got to do a little acting and showcase his on-the-field talents at the same time.

"I had no idea they were even filming the movie, I heard something about it on the radio and then my baseball coach at the time told me they were having tryouts so I went down and signed my name", says Dawson.

From the Vault: A look back at the filming of National Lampoon's Vacation

Harold Ramis' second film as a director was National Lampoon's Vacation, and in its 25th Anniversary year, it's safe to say that the movie has beaten the test of time. At least in my opinion, some of today's biggest comedies can't hold a candle to the natural humor that Chevy Chase brought to the screen as Clark W. Griswold in 1983.

When it comes to winning awards and gaining recognition from film critics, comedies tend to get the short end of the stick. The budget isn't very hefty either, forcing production crews to find ways to save time and money during the course of filming.

MLB Playoff teams and ballparks no stranger to the movies

As the 2009 Major League Baseball Playoffs get underway at stadiums across the country, pay attention to the ballparks when you are watching games. You might recognize some of the stadiums as being used in some of your favorite films over the years. All MLB stadiums can be viewed at www.filminglocations.com.

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FilmingLocations.com and Major League Baseball continue licensing agreement

Entourage Director of Photography and Camera Operator Todd Dos Reis

New features for scouts at FilmingLocations.com

Oklahoma putting itself on the film industry map