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Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
Dec 16, 2023
George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, discusses the origins and making of the Star Wars Holiday Special. They talk about the involvement of producers, Lucas' attachment to Wookiees, and the bizarre and disjointed scenes in the special. They also touch on the production and reception of the special, including Lucas' comments on it in a 2005 interview.
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- The Star Wars Holiday Special aired in 1978 and featured new characters, musical numbers, and segments such as a cooking show and a hologram performance by Jefferson Starship.
- Despite its negative reception, the Star Wars Holiday Special has gained a cult following over the years and is celebrated for its campy and entertaining qualities.
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The Star Wars Holiday Special introduces new characters and features a variety of musical numbers
The Star Wars Holiday Special, which aired in 1978, featured new characters, including Chewbacca's family, and included a variety of musical numbers. The special follows the storyline of Chewbacca trying to return to his home planet of Kashyyyk to celebrate Life Day with his family. Throughout the special, viewers are treated to segments such as a cooking show with Harvey Korman, a hologram performance by Jefferson Starship, and a cartoon featuring the first appearance of Boba Fett. Despite its negative reception from fans and critics alike, the Star Wars Holiday Special has become a cult classic and continues to be a source of fascination and amusement for Star Wars enthusiasts.
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