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The Star Wars Holiday Special
08:32 - 12:57 (04:25)
In this episode, the hosts discuss "The Star Wars Holiday Special,", a 1978 television production that aired only once and is famously known for being terrible. They delve into the history behind its creation and how it ties into the overall Star Wars franchise.
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The hosts discuss the massive impact that Star Wars had on both the film industry and popular culture as a whole, including references in music and pop culture.
08:32 - 09:16 (00:43)
Summary
The hosts discuss the massive impact that Star Wars had on both the film industry and popular culture as a whole, including references in music and pop culture.
ChapterThe Star Wars Holiday Special
EpisodeSelects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In an attempt to keep audiences engaged with the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas was approached to create a holiday special.
09:16 - 10:55 (01:39)
Summary
In an attempt to keep audiences engaged with the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas was approached to create a holiday special. However, the end result was a disaster that even Lucas himself has disowned.
ChapterThe Star Wars Holiday Special
EpisodeSelects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The transcript discusses the Wookiees and their home planet of Kazook or Wookie Planet Sea, also called G5-623 or Edion, which was initially not featured in Empire Strikes Back.
10:55 - 12:02 (01:06)
Summary
The transcript discusses the Wookiees and their home planet of Kazook or Wookie Planet Sea, also called G5-623 or Edion, which was initially not featured in Empire Strikes Back.
ChapterThe Star Wars Holiday Special
EpisodeSelects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Star Wars Holiday Special was George Lucas' one demand.
12:02 - 12:57 (00:55)
Summary
The Star Wars Holiday Special was George Lucas' one demand. It's basically a 40-page supplement all about Wookiees and Chewbacca's family. It was Bruce Vellanche who brought it to life with an iron grip from Lucas.