Aired on CBS in 1978, the Star Wars Holiday Special is legend among Star Wars fans. Some despise it for its cheesiness and call it among the worst things to ever happen in the Star Wars legacy. Others, using hindsight, forgive George Lucas and crew for any misgivings and admire the broadcast for what it is.
Personally, being born the year Star Wars came out in theaters, I was too young to see the Holiday Special air live and before people started putting it online, I had never watched it, as Lucasfilms refuses to release it on DVD (Amazon has it listed, but "not available"). That lack of recognition has only created more of a cult status for the special, and made me want to seek it out.
So here it is, in its entirety, commercials and all. Enjoy, May the Force Be With You, and have a Happy and Blessed Life Day.
Post-viewing additional viewing: For the best review of the Star Wars Holiday Special on the internet, please check out this hilarious review from ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com.
Personally, being born the year Star Wars came out in theaters, I was too young to see the Holiday Special air live and before people started putting it online, I had never watched it, as Lucasfilms refuses to release it on DVD (Amazon has it listed, but "not available"). That lack of recognition has only created more of a cult status for the special, and made me want to seek it out.
So here it is, in its entirety, commercials and all. Enjoy, May the Force Be With You, and have a Happy and Blessed Life Day.
Post-viewing additional viewing: For the best review of the Star Wars Holiday Special on the internet, please check out this hilarious review from ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com.
