Episode
Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular
54:24
Published: Sat Dec 24 2022
Description
Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Star Wars Holiday Special Select Episode marks the official start of the holiday season.
00:00 - 02:17 (02:17)
Summary
The Star Wars Holiday Special Select Episode marks the official start of the holiday season. No mention of any other topic, but fans of Scandal can now tune in to Unpacking the Toolbox, a Scandal Rewatch podcast hosted by Quinn Perkins and Huck.
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The hosts discuss Life Day, a Wookiee celebration in the Star Wars universe that occurs every three years, and how it relates to Star Wars Day.
02:17 - 05:41 (03:23)
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The hosts discuss Life Day, a Wookiee celebration in the Star Wars universe that occurs every three years, and how it relates to Star Wars Day.
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Star Wars became a huge hit out of nowhere, but it also had its fair share of disappointments, such as the Star Wars Holiday Special.
05:41 - 08:32 (02:51)
Summary
Star Wars became a huge hit out of nowhere, but it also had its fair share of disappointments, such as the Star Wars Holiday Special.
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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.
08:32 - 12:57 (04:25)
Summary
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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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.
12:57 - 15:44 (02:46)
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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 was an attempt to take the biggest movie property and turn it into a variety show, but it ended up being a disaster.
15:44 - 18:15 (02:31)
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The Star Wars Holiday Special was an attempt to take the biggest movie property and turn it into a variety show, but it ended up being a disaster. It featured good performances, but ultimately could not overcome the poor writing and confusing plotlines.
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The Unconcluded Podcast explores the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a young woman who vanished without a trace from her Florida condo in 2006, and the strange circumstances surrounding her case.
18:15 - 23:55 (05:39)
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The Unconcluded Podcast explores the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a young woman who vanished without a trace from her Florida condo in 2006, and the strange circumstances surrounding her case.
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Valanche suggests to Lucas that having incomprehensible Wookie dialogue may not be the strongest choice for Star Wars.
23:55 - 28:55 (05:00)
Summary
Valanche suggests to Lucas that having incomprehensible Wookie dialogue may not be the strongest choice for Star Wars. Lucas defends it because it shows a different perspective on the universe.
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This podcast episode tells the story of Svetlana Stalin's arrival in America in 1967, and how her journey involved KGB agents, mystics, a Frank Lloyd Wright commune, and a neurotic playwright, among other eccentric characters.
28:55 - 34:23 (05:27)
Summary
This podcast episode tells the story of Svetlana Stalin's arrival in America in 1967, and how her journey involved KGB agents, mystics, a Frank Lloyd Wright commune, and a neurotic playwright, among other eccentric characters.
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A comedic genius greatly delivered his role as a bar patron with a volcano-like head in the classic "Star Wars: A New Hope".
34:23 - 37:46 (03:22)
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A comedic genius greatly delivered his role as a bar patron with a volcano-like head in the classic "Star Wars: A New Hope".
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Grandpa Itchy, a character in the Star Wars Holiday Special, gives his family a unique Christmas gift that turns out to be soft-core pornography.
37:46 - 40:17 (02:31)
Summary
Grandpa Itchy, a character in the Star Wars Holiday Special, gives his family a unique Christmas gift that turns out to be soft-core pornography.