The tree of life but not necessarily the meaning of life day we play fanfic follies. And nothing kicks off a memorable life day quite so much as watching the legendary star wars holiday special. Originally broadcast on cbs in 1978 and then never shown again the star wars holiday special was produced by. Holiday special jan 01, 2020 i recently spoke about how, in my opinion at least, attack of the clones is the worst theatrically released star wars of all time. I have to admit i have never been able to watch it all the way through, its just too painful. Along the way, they are pursued by the agents of the galactic empire who are searching for rebels on the planet. It aired only once, in 1978, and was so facemeltingly bad that it has become a kind of shorthand for. At the end, after chewbacca successfully makes it home for life day and were reminded of all the awesome star wars toys you can buy for your horrible children this holiday season, the wookiees sit down for some bantha surprise, joining hands wordlessly and slowly putting their heads down on the table, peggy olson style. The most notorious example of a star wars cashin backfiring is the star wars holiday special. Tony award winner and oscar nominated diahann carroll as a singing holographic prostitute who.
The 2019 christmas episode life day from star wars in. In this special christmas inspired episode, we take a look at the core subject that started our nearly annual tradition of holiday specials. So as an early christmas gift to all of the indie film hustlers and star wars fans out there i decide to give a home to the infamous 1978 star wars holiday special on indie film hustle. This isnt the standard star wars intro weve come to know and love. The star wars holiday special george lucas wants to smash. Celebrate life day with the star wars holiday special. The star wars holiday special part 2 ninjacultures 12. Life day is a wookiee holiday, celebrated on november 17, because thats the one and only day that the star wars holiday special aired. No, that distinction belongs to the star wars holiday special, which aired just once on cbs the night of friday, nov. If you have not read the first part of this article, do. Now the star wars holiday special even lives on youtube for all to watch and cringe. Let me know if you guys want more mods from everyones favorite life day movie.
While star wars was a massive hit in theaters, the holiday special represented a time before the star wars franchise was the royalty it is today. Nothing says happy life day quite like chewbacca wearing a snuggie. Making a 5usd donation is an option now that the mp3 commentary is not sold. The star wars holiday special wasnt the worst thing to. Harrison ford, as han solo of star wars fame chats with carrie fisher nov. Taking to twitter, shatner wished peter mayhew a happy life day for the 38th anniversary of the star wars holiday special, which aired on tv on november 17, 1978. The holiday special itself is one of the most cringey, awful, stomach churning, vomit inducing, terrible no good unredeemable pieces of hot garbage ever. The star wars holiday special is a twohour television special broadcast on november 17, 1978 on cbs. The star wars holiday special george lucas wants to. Star wars holiday special edition and finish up with the mailbag. For all the jokes about life day and lumpy and princess leia singing, were overlooking one very important fact. Video screenshot by bonnie burton cnet say the words the star wars holiday special around a. In fact, one critic dubbed it the worst two hours of television ever.
Nov 20, 2016 taking to twitter, shatner wished peter mayhew a happy life day for the 38th anniversary of the star wars holiday special, which aired on tv on november 17, 1978. Ranking the songs in the star wars holiday special. Dec 25, 2015 celebrate life day with paul, jason, and special guests matt gourley of i was there too and eden sher of the middle as they discuss the infamous 1978 cbs tv film the star wars holiday special. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 american television special set in the universe of the star wars sciencefiction media franchise. Modeled by me and special thx to gremxy for the textures, replaces han solo with his appearance in the famous and loved hit tv special star wars. Star wars holiday special 1978 with commercials youtube. Celebrate life day with paul, jason, and special guests matt gourley of i was there too and eden sher of the middle as they discuss the infamous 1978 cbs tv film the star wars holiday special. Now, i realize you dont need me to tell you that this twohour nightmare almost as long as a new hope. The star wars holiday special opens with fords han solo and chewbacca en route to chewbaccas home planet of kashyyyk to celebrate the bullshit holiday of life day with chewbaccas family. Its easily 100% better than the last jedi and is one of the most enjoyable star wars experiences out there and i love it. In a bid to escape some star destroyers, han solo and chewbaccas ship goes into hyperspace, leaving chewbaccas family to worry about when, or if.
Im talking about the star wars holiday special, a tv special so bad that star wars creator george lucas refuse to release it on dvd or even acknowledge its existence although he has rereleased the equally terrible. The star wars holiday special part 1 ninjacultures 12. Dec 17, 2015 the star wars holiday special aired exactly one time in 1978. With mickey morton, patty maloney, mark hamill, harrison ford. The famously bad star wars holiday special is as influential as it is. Note, the star wars holiday special rifftrax was originally available as an mp3 commentary for 3. Star wars holiday special was so bad, george lucas wont. Bruce vilanch attempts to defend the star wars holiday. Nov 17, 2017 disney really needs to do another star wars holiday special with all the old and new characters. Watch the star wars 7 holiday special spoof starring bb8.
Theyll talk about chewbacca being a bad father, the diahann carroll virtual reality porn, harvey korman being truly committed in all of his comedic. Ranking the songs in the star wars holiday special ranking. It is the only holiday special based solely on the rumor and conjecture about the impending release. Originally broadcast on cbs in 1978 and then never shown again the star wars holiday special was produced by george lucas when he was. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 american set in the universe of the sciencefiction media franchise. Chewbacca and han solo try to get to the wookiee homeworld of kashyyyk to celebrate life day, but are impeded by an imperial blockade. In case you havent burrowed so deeply into star wars canon that youve become a mole person, let me explain. Nov 17, 2018 nothing says happy life day quite like chewbacca wearing a snuggie. Anyone who says the star wars holiday special 1978 is better than the prequel trilogy has not seen the star wars holiday special. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 american television special set in the universe of the. The star wars holiday special aired exactly one time in 1978. Download watchbots the star wars holiday special, episode.
Also, a few short snippets from the lost cut were used in the star wars holiday special to introduce the life on tatooine segment of the program. Dec 25, 20 celebrate life day with the star wars holiday special. The star wars holiday special hd the whio 1st generation. Listen to star wars in character episodes free, on demand.
It stars the main cast of the original star wars and introduces the character of boba fett, who appeared in. Chewbacca and han solo visit kashyyyk, chewbaccas homeworld, to celebrate life day. The film is basically a series of events, wrapped around a boring story about chewbaccas family awaiting his return home for an unexplained holiday called life day. Celebrating 41 years of the star wars holiday special 41 years ago, the star wars holiday special aired on november 17, 1978and it never aired again. Directed by, it was the first spinoff film, set between the events of the original film and 1980. The star wars holiday special 1978 diahann carroll actually has a part in perhaps the most infamous christmas special ever. The star wars holiday special part 2 life day continues. First of all, there are no words at a crazy perspective floating by, and the star wars logo isnt. William shatner hilariously used the star wars holiday. The star wars holiday special george lucas wants to smash every copy of with a sledgehammer once upon a time, in a galaxy not so far away, cbs aired a.
The last jedi is a complete cinematic failure duration. Why the star wars holiday special 1978 isnt available to stream. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. And nothing kicks off a memorable life day quite so much as watching the legendary star wars holiday special receive a fully deserved rifftrax parody treatment. Bruce vilanch attempts to defend the star wars holiday special. Video screenshot by bonnie burton cnet say the words the star wars holiday special around a group of geeks, and youll most. With han solo gone, chewie finally has the time to return to malla, lumpy and the even more elderly and perverted itchy to celebrate another life day together. Disney really needs to do another star wars holiday special with all the old and new characters.
Along the way, they are pursued by the agents of the galactic empire. For those who have seen the 1978 tv special, life day was the star wars version of christmas, featured in the special as the day for which chewbacca was trying to get back to his family on his. Its easy enough to imagine the sense of excitement when, on friday 17 november 1978, cbs broadcast the. After that single airing, it was sealed into a vault or buried in the desert, or whatever it was that george lucas.
In the star wars holiday special, bb8 tries to make it home for droid day. It never aired again, and it was never officially released, because it is one of the worst shows in the history of american television. Directed by steve binder, it was the first star wars spinoff film, set between the events of the original film and the empire strikes back 1980. Saul dads purpose han solos love of wookiees leias politics the tree of life but not necessarily the meaning of life day. How the mandalorian just revived star wars life day. In 1978 there was a holiday special that rocked the world. The star wars holiday special hd the whio 1st generation 20 vhs or why the 1970s ruled. Holiday special part 1 celebrate life day with chewie and family. A twohour musical variety show featuring the star wars cast plus. Its easy enough to imagine the sense of excitement when, on friday 17 november 1978, cbs broadcast the star wars holiday special, featuring the. That said, even those who have long since reached that level of geek enlightenment may be easily broken by the star wars holiday special. On life day, chewbacca, accompanied by han solo, is headed home to see his family.
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