The Star Wars Holiday Special

One of the most infamous television specials ever created, The Star Wars Holiday Special only aired once: Nov 17, 1978. Made to capitalize on the sudden success of the film and sell the new toy line being launched by Kenner, this two hour event has become the text book example of how NOT to make a television special based on a beloved property.

 

The special was never given an official release on home video, and George Lucas did everything he could to destroy all master copies in an attempt to make the special disappear. What he did, however, was make the special more notorious and sought after by fans everywhere, creating one of the biggest cult followings in cult cinema history. 

 

May the force be with you, because you will need it!!!

 

To watch this special is a right of passage for sci fi nerds everywhere, and thanks to youtube it is available to watch. Heck, even Rifftrax has a variation to watch as well. So get ready as we Light The Sky On Fire with Chewbaca's Family, a almost shirtless Art Carney, an unfunny Harvey Korman, a high as hell Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, a grumpy Harrison Ford, and of course Bea Arthur as herself.