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A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

A long time ago, in a part of the galaxy that George Lucas would like us to forget...
Mar 11, 2023 · 1h 31m
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In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.

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CAST

Seth Green
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Kevin Smith
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Paul Scheer
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Taran Killam
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'Weird Al' Yankovic
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Bruce Vilanch
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Gilbert Gottfried
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Donny Osmond
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Directed by Jeremy Coon

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Jeremy Coon Productions, September Club
Country
US

SIMILAR TITLES

Star Wars
1977
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
Return of the Jedi
1983
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
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