In this episode, we dive into one of the most infamous moments in Star Wars history—the Star Wars Holiday Special. Released in 1978 and largely forgotten by its creators, this peculiar blend of Wookiee family drama, musical numbers, and bizarre celebrity cameos has become a cult phenomenon among fans. Whether you’ve seen it, heard about it, or are discovering it for the first time, grab your Life Day robes and join us for this Backtrack all about the Star Wars Holiday Special!

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Show Notes

• Article about WALTER » screenrant.com/mash-show-walter-pilot-watch-rare/
  


• Watch WALTER on YouTube » youtu.be/OS8Vd1vVqXc?si=bbUto9f-9KDYkEjs
  


• Somebody has a whole site dedicated to it » www.starwarsholidayspecial.com/
  


• A brief history of the infamously awful ‘Star Wars Holiday Special » bit.ly/3OYa4bR
  


• The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special was genuinely dire – how on earth did it happen? » bit.ly/4gCEKLu
  


• In Defense of the Star Wars Holiday Special » bit.ly/3ZFpQ04
  


• Rotten Tomatoes » bit.ly/4fs6XDE
  


• A new documentary explains why The Star Wars Holiday Special is awful » bit.ly/4flPbSz
  


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