The Star Wars Holiday Special

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Celebrating the Magic and Mystery of The Star Wars Holiday Special

Immerse in Life Day: journey with Chewie's family, endure bizarre musical acts, marvel at animated Boba Fett's debut, and witness Mark Hamill's heavy makeup. It's a whirlwind of kitsch, unintentional comedy, and undeniable 70s charm!

The Star Wars Holiday Special Trivia

What is the name of the Wookiee holiday celebrated in The Star Wars Holiday Special? (Hard)

#1: Life Day

#2: Wookiee Day

#3: Empire Day

#4: Galactic Peace Day

Who directed The Star Wars Holiday Special? (Expert)

#1: George Lucas

#2: Steve Binder

#3: Irvin Kershner

#4: Richard Marquand

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The Star Wars Holiday Special Fun Facts

Mark Hamill's appearance in The Star Wars Holiday Special features him with an unusually heavy amount of makeup due to scars from a car accident.

The Star Wars Holiday Special marks the first appearance of Boba Fett.

The Star Wars Holiday Special Polls

Favorite character in The Star Wars Holiday Special

Chewbacca

Princess Leia

Han Solo

Lumpy

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Favorite Scene in The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Cantina Scene

Chef Gormaanda Cooking

Boba Fett Animated Segment

Wookiee Family Celebration

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Popular Characters

Chewbacca

Han Solo

Princess Leia

Luke Skywalker

Boba Fett

Darth Vader

C-3PO

R2-D2

Carrie Fisher

Art Carney

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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broadcast

November 17, 1978

Original Broadcast of The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Star Wars Holiday Special was first broadcast on American TV on November 17, 1978. It was a variety show set in the Star Wars universe, known for its unusual content and generally negative reception.

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1978

Production of The Star Wars Holiday Special

The special was produced and filmed during 1978, following the success of the original Star Wars film (released in 1977). It featured many of the original cast members and was intended to expand the Star Wars universe on television.

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Late 1978

George Lucas Comments on the Special

George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, publicly disavowed the Holiday Special shortly after its release, expressing dissatisfaction with the project's quality and deviation from his vision.

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1980s onwards

Home Media Releases and Cult Following

Despite the special never receiving an official home video release, it gained a cult following through bootleg copies and underground distribution, increasing its notoriety among Star Wars fans.

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