The Star Wars Holiday Special aired only once in 1978. It centered around Chewbacca’s journey to make it back home for Life Day. Han Solo was also along for the ride. Would they make it to see Chewie’s family or get taken by the Empire?
This special was and still is considered so bad that Lucasfilms & Disney refuse to claim it. Viewers have tried to search for it on Disney + and turn up goose eggs. However, it’s not as bad as people have made it out to be. It featured appearances by Art Carney, Bea Arthur & Harvey Korman. The best aspect of the special was the Nelvana Limited cartoon introducing Boba Fett. He was first scene briefly in A New Hope but would have a larger role in The Empire Strikes Back.
It speaks volumes that George Lucas wasn’t credited/involved and it looked as if much of the budget might’ve been spent on recreational drugs. Also, regular CBS viewers were probably pissed that Wonder Woman & The Incredible Hulk were preempted for this one-shot.
Personally, it was enjoyable and less painful than a root canal. In other words, Happy Life Day & May The Force Be With You!
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