First off, my disclaimer is that I am not a follower of the Star Wars universe, no, I am probably one of the most ill informed Trekee ever but I know enough to start an argument if need be! lol.
On the flip side however I did follow Star Wars through the late seventies and early eighties. So when Barry blows in and said
- "This is a documentary clip about the ill-fated Star Wars Holiday Special."
I was whaaaaaaaaaa Christmas? Star Wars? Have any of you ever heard of this? It is not a prank! There really IS a Christmas Star Wars special and it is in the wind!
So far, from what I have gleaned is this is most likely one of the worst pieces of Television in existence today bar none. Lucas has been heard to day that.....well, watch the clip, be prepared to be dumbfounded.
That is just a short taste. If you like having your eyes burned out and a major big gulp of pain, point your browser here "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFB627wyzR0" and Kallamis points out that if you have the fortitude to want to watch thespecial, he found a link to part one here
" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQt7LRTSVTA"
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Yep, there really is. Been meaning to get a copy of it for years now. It sucks.
The only good scene in the whole thing is at the start. Han, Chewie, and Falcon, running like hell as usual.
After that, well, you may as well sit down to a Beiber concert, (or however you spell his name, I refuse to look it up.)
There is even an animated part in it, (more like bugs bunny anime, and doesn't even reach that mark to be honest) that first introduces Boba Fett. If I remember right, the Falcon was even water landed in that one. Apparently she floats as well.
Then you have the whole issue of Chewie getting home for Life Day, with his family. Actually, that's where the anime was shown from, from something resembling a tv.
I probably remember way more about this than I should, but what can I say, I have one of those minds.
But yeah, how to explain this the best. On a scale of 1-10, a 2. And a 2 only for Han Chewie and Falcon being there. Plot, etc, 1.
Like I said, it really really sucks.
Plus it was made for television. I think Lucas just wanted to grab extra cash, and frankly I'm a little amazed he didn't destroy the franchise with this disaster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQt7LRTSVTA
This will take you to part 1 on youtube. I admit I love Han and Chewie, so the beginning I can deal with, even though the shot was taken directly from the movie. The ship in space leaving planet I mean, and 2 star destroyers on their ass.
Seriously, even if you hate that dippy franchise, those two you have to love. Someone should have dropped Luke off in the middle of that desert, and left him there.
And as for Liea, well, I'm shutting up now.
Anyway, enjoy as much as you can of the beginning. And it isn't the clearest, but every copy you get will be like my first copy of the original fantastic four movie, bootlegged.
It was made in 78, and I looked for all you guys, but no copies are available at present on Amazon, sorry all, LOL.
As the short that is posted here says, he was afraid fans would lose interest in between Star Wars and The Empire Strikes back, hence this atrocity! He then he realizes just the opposite, that the special might ruin the franchise and he made it disappear!
Yeah, but I've never completely believed that. I mean, star wars was beyond huge, and people were scrambling to have a sequel. There was no way they were going to lose interest. It was everywhere, and in every magazine. The actors were on every freaking special there was, in costume, from the Muppets to comedy hour shows, (I wish I could forget some of those).
And considering what he has done since, squeezing every penny possible from it, I think it was a money grab that bit him in his ass.
No I don't think so either, but the biographers said he was really concerned that people would lose interest. The media blitz came after the fact....but what were they thinking? Bea Arthur, Art Carney....Talk about two celebs that belong NO where near a sci-fi anything!
Yeah no kidding. But they did have Jefferson Starship, (I think that is what they were at the time) as the holographic singers, or boxed holo singers. It's been so long since I've watched it I kind of forget how they did that part, but I am sure it was them.
Okay, so 2 good parts in the movie. Maybe. Don't even remember exactly what they were singing now. Man, I'm going to have to go watch this again now. My poor eyes will never make it through an entire second viewing.
And I'm holding you responsible for it, just like I'm holding a certain George responsible for my sore sides right now.
what do you give a wookie for christmas when he already owns a comb?.......a brush of course
Paul, you really hadn't heard of it until now?? You, lucky, lucky man! It is quite bad! (Though there are many worse things that have littered the vast wasteland that is television)
Kallamis really nails it on this one, though I'd put the animated section on a par with most Saturday morning cartoons of that era, and even if one actually likes Jefferson Starship (IDIC, I guess) you have to admit that it doesn't fit in well into the Star Wars universe)
Really Anon? Really? The horror that this post provided was not enough for you? You had to go and provide HORRID jokes as well?!
Oh my faith in humanity is sorely tested
Never had a clue Dave! I really didn't know about this or else I had given it a pass when it came out because I hate Christmas specials! So this is like finding an Easter Egg in the works. lol honest!
I have to agree with the concept of I hate christmas specials.
However, there is one series where I don't seem to have a problem with it. The Doctor. But then, the Doctor could nuke the planet and I'd still be with him, so maybe that isn't exactly a fair comparison.
Oh, and there is one music video I remember even showed a tape of it. It was one of those weird ones by yankovitvh I think. White and nerdy I think it was.
Yeah yeah, I know, I'm weird. I watch stuff no one would ever think I would like. But his stuff is usually funny.
And I will have a copy of this, (I'm not calling it anything but what it is), disaster, train wreck, etc.
There is no question that George has turned a lifestyle choice into a goldmine! But you know there are still some claws under the glam, did you ever see him when he did a short run on Heros?
as for the band playing on the Christmas special...are you sure it was Jefferson?
Not 100% but about 95% sure. Paul Kantner was there and so was David Freiberg. (Just went and looked up a couple of the names).
Not sure about the others, but those are the two names listed I could find. I would go to IMDB and look, but it hates me today apparently. (I keep getting half the page, the right half of it).
I'll check when things are right again, but I am pretty sure.
Yup it was Jefferson Starship, here is link to wiki page if you really MUST know everything about the special http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_Wars_Holiday_Special
(Insert Yosemite Sam muttering here)
That's for the GF Phanriver, lol. She just reminded me of something, which she could have done before since we were talking when I posted that I could handle the Doctor Who christmas specials.
Turns out there is another that does specials I can stand.
Robot Chicken. I like their Holiday specials. Bunch of sick smeggers. And I am sure I would like Super Jails as well, but they don't do that.
Robot chicken...is Seth playing with his doll. I wish they had a common thread but each episode seems to have it's own brand of insanity. But its hands down horrific mayhem for the Squidbillies Christmas ....I mean come on skinning and smoking and jerking the reindeer? Plus torturing Santa because he didn't get the heart of what...Jeff Gordan I think. But you are right when McFarland and Green get together you wind up with some sick shit.
You know what is really amazing. That we managed to carry on such a long discussion, over a movie(???), that basically none of us can stand.
Lol, what a site.
Glad you like it! I like it because I am amazed at how many truly smart people can make me think and laugh all at the same time. I honestly NEVER saw it doing what it does now. discounting my juvenile poop fixation....or ass jokes...
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