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The Origins of the Star Wars Holiday Special
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An exploration of the key cogs of the Star Wars Holiday Special experience, including the role of variety shows and musical numbers, and a glimpse at the Welches, the couple who sold the concept to George Lucas.
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The Star Wars Holiday Special had a tumultuous production with several writers including Bruce Vilanch, Lenny Rips, and husband and wife team the Welches, who were producers and songwriters on the variety show scene.
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Star Wars Holiday Special
Summary
The Star Wars Holiday Special had a tumultuous production with several writers including Bruce Vilanch, Lenny Rips, and husband and wife team the Welches, who were producers and songwriters on the variety show scene. Despite their efforts, the special was a critical and commercial failure.
ChapterThe Origins of the Star Wars Holiday Special
EpisodeSelects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
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The Star Wars Corporation decided from the outset that there should be musical numbers in The Star Wars Holiday Special.
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Star Wars
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The Star Wars Corporation decided from the outset that there should be musical numbers in The Star Wars Holiday Special. The Special aired at a time when variety shows had come to an end, but they decided to include musical numbers anyway.