Podcasts about Star Wars Holiday Special

For the second episode of Hollywood Stories' sophomore season, Richard Rushfield talks to the brilliant and bawdy Bruce Vilanch, known as the longtime joke purveyor extraordinaire for the Oscars (plus the Emmys, Tonys and more). But before he became the go-to for Hollywood galas, Vilanch got his start in writing for the big variety shows and specials that peppered the network schedules of the 1960s and '70s and represent the height of television's most flamboyant and unhinged period. Expanding on some of the wildest misadventures chronicled in  his new book, “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time,” Vilanch takes Richard through three of those song-and-dance spectaculars — the “Star Wars Holiday Special” that George Lucas famously disowned, the “Paul Lynde Halloween Special” and the short-lived series “The Brady Bunch Hour.” From writing material for graceless Wookiees to putting Robert Reed's Mike Brady in Carmen Miranda drag, Vilanch revels in how right it felt when everything went fantastically wrong. “It was ridiculous, but I had fun,” he recalls. “A lot of these things were conceived in clouds of smoke.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for the 500th episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (@MPhillips331) marks the occasion by sharing three classic interviews from the show's history: a 2020 conversation with former Bulls' beat writer Sam Smith (@SamSmithHoops) about his part in "The Last Dance" (2:24) and his time covering Michael Jordan; a 2022 interview with author Jeff Pearlman (26:43) about his book "The Last Folk Hero"; and a 2024 interview with Kyle Newman (@Kyle_Newman), who joined The Sky Guys to talk about his documentary "A Disturbance In The Force" (1:00:31), which covered the history and legacy of the Star Wars Holiday Special.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Phillips's channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube!

Bruce talks about stumbling into writing and finding a home. His feud with Barbra Streisand, writing for Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Lily Tomlin. He talks about how being your own weird self is the best marketing and he discusses his new book “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote”  He talks about t-shirts, Elmo, Hollywood Squares, The Star Wars Holiday Special and surviving as a writer forever no matter what he's asked to write.Bio: Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor who has won two Emmy Awards for his work on the Annual Academy Awards. He is also known for his appearance as a celebrity participant and head writer on Hollywood Squares for four years. Here are some facts about his life and career: He was born on November 23, 1948, in New York City and was adopted by Jonas and Henne Vilanch, an optometrist and a housewife. He started his career as an entertainment writer for the Chicago Tribune, where he interviewed celebrities and wrote about the industry culture. He moved to Los Angeles and wrote for various shows and artists, such as The Donny & Marie Show, The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Lily Tomlin, Billy Crystal, Roseanne Barr, Rosie O'Donnell, Paul Reiser, Elizabeth Taylor, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith. He wrote the lyrics for the farewell song that Bette Midler sang to Johnny Carson on his final broadcast of The Tonight Show, which won him an Emmy Award. He was a panelist and the head writer for Hollywood Squares from 1998 to 2002, where he sat next to his friend and client Whoopi Goldberg. He was the head writer for the Oscars from 2000 to 2014, after being a co-writer for the previous ten years. He collaborated with hosts such as Whoopi Goldberg, David Letterman, and Billy Crystal. He also acted in several movies and TV shows, such as The Ice Pirates, Law & Order, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, and Celebrity Fit Club. He performed off-Broadway in his self-penned one-man show Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous in 2000. He played the role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway musical Hairspray in 2005. Within the last several years, he has written the book for 2 jukebox musicals. He is openly gay and has been involved in various philanthropic causes, such as AIDS awareness, gay rights, and animal welfare

We've covered all the Star Wars films... Well all the theatrical ones and for some reason the Star Wars Holiday Special but we haven't covered all the movies that Star Wars inspired. In the 70s when fans had last seen James Bond it was said that he would return in "Four Your Eyes Only." Well viewers eyes didn't get to see that one for a while, because after the success of Star Wars the franchise pivoted into Moonraker! A movie that is 75% James Bond but with an exciting Star Wars finale!Before we can get into that there are a couple trailers that have caught our attention. This episode we talk the recently released trailers for Fear Street: Prom Queen and Weapons.After that it's onto the 11th Bond film and at the end of that we will determine whether or not Moonraker IS... A BLOODY GOOD FILM!?We encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, "X" and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#bond #jamesbond #rogermoore #moonraker #jaws #jawstheman #goodhead #telescope #Horror #ActionFilm #ActionMovie #ActionMovies #HorrorFilm #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovie #Podcast #NewPodcast #HorrorPodcast

Thank you are for joining us this long! It is our 200th episode, and what better way to celebrate than the most recent 2024 Razzie winner for Worst Picture, "Madame Web". It is the perfect blend of Morbius and the 50 Shades of Grey franchise, as well as the perfect blend of Brandon, Lukas, and Devon. What is the best way to do CPR? How many dogs has Brandon punched in the head? And what is the name of the giant rat from the Star Wars Holiday Special? Tune in this week to find out all that and more, but only on "The Good, The Bad, & The Movies"!P.S. Check out these links to stay connected with TGTBTMDiscord: https://discord.gg/rKuMYcKvYoutube: https://youtu.be/DpLE4PFWUOk

Remember your first happy hour? Saturday mornings—when you'd wake up with the sun, grab a bowl of chocolatey cereal, and lose yourself in a world of cartoons, commercials, and pure, unfiltered joy. We're still chasing that feeling, one episode at a time.This week, we're kicking off our Spreaker premiere with a true legend of Saturday morning animation: Michael Hirsh—the creative force behind Ewoks, Droids, Babar, Beetlejuice, Franklin, Little Bear, and many more. He also introduced American audiences to The Story of the Faithful Wookie, the animated short that debuted Boba Fett in the now-iconic Star Wars Holiday Special.What's it like to help shape a generation's imagination? We ask him—and he tells us.Join hosts Grim Shea, Marke, Jimmy “The Gent,” and Johnny Heck as they launch a brand-new chapter of Saturday Morning Cereal—now on Spreaker and wherever you get your pods.Plus, check out Michael Hirsh's new memoir, Animation Nation: How We Built a Cartoon Empire—a fun, insightful look at how passion, creativity, and a little cereal-fueled magic can build something unforgettable.

Bruce Vilanch wrote for countless TV variety shows dating back over 50 years. Sometimes, those shows turn out great! Think of Billy Crystal at the Oscars! The stuff that's not so great, you can read about in his new book: It Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote. Vilanch tells Bullseye stories from behind the scenes of the Oscars, The Brady Bunch, and the Star Wars Holiday Special.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The next STAR WARS film to come through the pipeline following THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will apparently be helmed by Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy. We look at some new casting rumors and gather up clues about what this movie will be all about. Back in 1978, the legendary rock band Jefferson Starship performed a song on THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, but did you know their current stage manager Todd Mills is a huge Star Wars fan? Todd joins us “In The Cantina” to discuss the band's appearance on the infamous “Holiday Special” and to provide his answers to the famous “Yoda Questionnaire”. We look ahead to next month's animated TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD and dive into the RFR Vault for an interview with one of the voice actors from the upcoming series. And as long as we're talking about voice acting, we pay tribute to the original voice of The Emperor in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, the late Clive Revill. Plus, we continue to countdown the days until ANDOR season 2 debuts and more! 

In a surprise announcement this week, we learned TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD will be the next STAR WARS animation event, launching this May the Fourth. We review the new trailer shot-by-shot and speculate. Veteran sit-com writer Bruce Villanch just released a new book and it features his recollections of working on the infamous STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL. We listen to hilarious excerpts from his audiobook and discuss some of the cool new info revealed about the making of the show. Did Anakin Skywalker's midichlorian count shrink after he lost an arm and both legs? We discuss and debate! Plus, Luke Skywalker debuts at STAR WARS GALAXY'S EDGE and more!

In our first of many spcial Featuring Famous People episodes, Dominick and Chris talk with LIVING LEGEND Bruce Vilanch about The Star Wars Holiday Special, writing for The Oscars, what producing TV was like back in the day, and how Dominick and Chris were probably both turned gay by different versions of Hollywood Squares.You can find Bruce's podcast here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis is joined via Zoom and telephone by writer to talk about his new book It Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time: The Worst TV Shows In History And Other Things I Wrote. The book attempts to answer the question, "How did this project happen?" about such so-bad-it's-delicious shows like The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special as well as the feature films Can't Stop The Music and Ice Pirates. Bruce shares stories about working with Florence Henderson and Robert Reed on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour and reveals the famous socialite who was the Number 2 choice for "Fake Jan" on the show. Bruce, who was adopted as a baby, also shares the story of how, just in the last four years, DNA testing led him to discover a whole new birth family who have become a big part of his life. Other topics include: dealing with the Mormon elders while writing for Donny and Marie, what is was like to work with such 70's TV icons like Bob Hope, Robert Urich, Paul Lynde, Rip Taylor and Sid and Marty Krofft, why he he's happy to host benefits, the secret to his career longevity and the pact that he made to himself early in his career that "no one day should be like the other day."

In this episode of Looking at Lucasfilm, Jim Hill and Brian Gaughan explore the wild intersections of Star Wars history, theme park updates, and forgotten Lucasfilm curiosities: A closer look at Disney's abandoned 1979 sci-fi project “Snow Star,” a reimagined Snow White set in space. New budget details and storytelling ambitions behind The Mandalorian & Grogu film, debuting May 22, 2026—alongside a new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride film featuring Mando and Grogu. WonderCon 2025 preview: Panels every Star Wars fan should catch, from trivia parties to cosplay and behind-the-scenes insights on Skeleton Crew and Kenobi. A deep dive into Bruce Vilanch's new memoir and how it unpacks the creation—and chaos—of the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. From scrapped film concepts to theme park expansions and the bizarre TV moments Lucasfilm would rather forget, this episode is packed with Star Wars storytelling both new and nostalgic. Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Book Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Looking at Lucasfilm, Jim Hill and Brian Gaughan explore the wild intersections of Star Wars history, theme park updates, and forgotten Lucasfilm curiosities: A closer look at Disney's abandoned 1979 sci-fi project “Snow Star,” a reimagined Snow White set in space. New budget details and storytelling ambitions behind The Mandalorian & Grogu film, debuting May 22, 2026—alongside a new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride film featuring Mando and Grogu. WonderCon 2025 preview: Panels every Star Wars fan should catch, from trivia parties to cosplay and behind-the-scenes insights on Skeleton Crew and Kenobi. A deep dive into Bruce Vilanch's new memoir and how it unpacks the creation—and chaos—of the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. From scrapped film concepts to theme park expansions and the bizarre TV moments Lucasfilm would rather forget, this episode is packed with Star Wars storytelling both new and nostalgic. Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Book Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pax, Rob, and Michael finish this month's Lounge talking about the Star Wars Holiday Special, Captain America: Brave New World, the Star Wars: Clone Wars / Revenge of the Sith viewing order, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Daisy Ridley in Cleaner (2025), and more.

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Star Wars: Droids – The Forgotten First Animated SeriesIn this episode of Star Wars Generations, hosts Erin and Matthew explore Star Wars: Droids, the first-ever Star Wars animated series. This often overlooked show from the mid-1980s follows the adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2 before they joined Princess Leia, offering viewers a glimpse into their earlier escapades.The hosts examine how this episodic series was structured around three main story arcs, each following our droid heroes as they encounter new masters and get involved in various adventures across the galaxy. Despite being non-canonical in current Star Wars lore, the show provides interesting early concepts that would later influence the franchise.What makes Droids unique in Star Wars history?As one of the earliest Star Wars TV productions (second only to the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special), Droids represents an interesting moment in franchise history. The hosts discuss how the show's 1980s animation style resembles other cartoons of the era like He-Man and She-Ra, appearing somewhat amateurish by today's standards but groundbreaking for its time.How does Droids handle character development?The hosts analyze how C-3PO's personality differs slightly from his film portrayal, occasionally expressing desires to be a "freedom fighter" while still maintaining his characteristic anxiety and complaints. They also note the show's treatment of droids as property, with slavery being normalized in ways that modern viewers might find uncomfortable.What connections exist between Droids and later Star Wars properties?The hosts point out several interesting connections between elements in the show and later Star Wars productions, such as the character "Kybo Ren" potentially inspiring the name "Kylo Ren" years later, as well as appearances by characters like Boba Fett, Sy Snootles, and Max Rebo.Other topics discussed:The three main story arcs featuring different masters and adventuresEarly concepts of land racing that predated pod racing in The Phantom MenaceThe surprisingly dark "disappearing disease" featured in one episodeC-3PO's memorable quips, including threats toward petsAppearances by familiar characters like Sy Snootles and Max ReboThe show's approach to magic and mysticism not typically seen in Star WarsHow merchandising drove much of the show's creationDespite its simplistic storylines and now-outdated animation, Star Wars: Droids offers fans a fascinating look at early expanded universe content before the concept of a cohesive canon existed. While not essential viewing for casual fans, the hosts suggest it might interest completionists looking to experience every corner of the Star Wars universe.AND—stick around after the episode for a preview of this month's Star Wars Book Club Member's Only Episode on Queen's Shadow! **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

Bruce Vilanch has written monologues for Oscars hosts like Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, David Letterman, and more. And in this episode, he not only shares some of his favorite jokes, but also reveals which of the many hosts he worked with over more than two decades gave him the most trouble. As the 97th annual Academy Awards approach this weekend, Vilanch walks through the highs and lows of his illustrious Oscars career, from nearly blowing it his first time out with the disastrous Rob Lowe and Snow White opening, through the game-changing Billy Crystal years, to the Anne Hathaway and James Franco-hosted year that marked the unfortunate end of his long run. Along the way, he also shares some shocking stories about Oscar presenters, including his jaw-dropping theory about the origins of that Richard Gere gerbil rumor—and reveals why he turned down the opportunity to write for the very first season of ‘Saturday Night Live.' And Vilanch, whose new book ‘It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time' chronicles his biggest failures as a writer, takes us inside the most infamous bomb of his career: ‘The Star Wars Holiday Special.' ‘It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time' on AmazonFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Bruce Vilanch, a storyteller without peer, has written a tell-all . . . on himself! And it's hilarious! He's finally coming clean and owning up to his part in creating some of the worst television of the twentieth century, and that's saying a lot. There's no one like him. As they've been saying since I discovered him as a cub reporter at the Chicago Tribune, when you're in a pinch . . . Get Bruce!" -BETTE MIDLER Bruce Vilanch is known as a go-to comedy writer for award shows, sitcoms, and top-heavy variety specials, but he has also been responsible for quite a few of the worst shows ever put on television-legendarily bad productions. Some of his work lives in infamy-The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, Rob Lowe dancing with Snow White at the Oscars, and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour. How did these ever seem like a good idea? Well, everyone has screwed up a few times, or had their work screwed up by others. It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time is a lifetime reflection of what Vilanch has experienced, learned, forgotten, dismissed, and embraced in decades of working in show business, specifically the south forty acres known as comedy. It involves very famous people and people who were not very famous but should have been. And it explains  to the person in the audience who says to himself, once he has gotten his jaw off the floor, "'How did this ever get made?" Don't we all want to know?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

"Bruce Vilanch, a storyteller without peer, has written a tell-all . . . on himself! And it's hilarious! He's finally coming clean and owning up to his part in creating some of the worst television of the twentieth century, and that's saying a lot. There's no one like him. As they've been saying since I discovered him as a cub reporter at the Chicago Tribune, when you're in a pinch . . . Get Bruce!" -BETTE MIDLER Bruce Vilanch is known as a go-to comedy writer for award shows, sitcoms, and top-heavy variety specials, but he has also been responsible for quite a few of the worst shows ever put on television-legendarily bad productions. Some of his work lives in infamy-The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, Rob Lowe dancing with Snow White at the Oscars, and The Brady Bunch Variety Hour. How did these ever seem like a good idea? Well, everyone has screwed up a few times, or had their work screwed up by others. It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time is a lifetime reflection of what Vilanch has experienced, learned, forgotten, dismissed, and embraced in decades of working in show business, specifically the south forty acres known as comedy. It involves very famous people and people who were not very famous but should have been. And it explains  to the person in the audience who says to himself, once he has gotten his jaw off the floor, "'How did this ever get made?" Don't we all want to know?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Star Wars Memories Craig Miller has been around the Hollywood scene for decades working on some of the biggest IP's in Hollywood history. Some of the movies and television shows that he has been involved with as a marketing consultant, a writer, or a producer includes The Last Starfighter, Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers , The Dark Crystal, and literally so many others. We also talk about his appearance on the amazing Star Wars documentary "A Distubance in the Force" and how the Star Wars Holiday Special has made its way into the everyday life of the fan and into the fandom as well. Things like Wookiee Life Day are now everyday accepted things. We also talk about the age of the reboot and how it may affect movies that he has worked on like The Last Starfighter. Find out he feels about those things. Craig is also an author of a couple books telling the stories of his time on Star Wars and other movies as well. Be sure to check out those books in the links below! For more information about Craig Miller, please visit the following - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cfmiller/ Books - https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Memories-Death-Trenches/dp/1696218705 For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Idea Farm - www.ideafarm.store - use discount code FSF15 Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Eddie Ai Editing - https://www.heyeddie.ai/ Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Star Wars Memories Craig Miller has been around the Hollywood scene for decades working on some of the biggest IP's in Hollywood history. Some of the movies and television shows that he has been involved with as a marketing consultant, a writer, or a producer includes The Last Starfighter, Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers , The Dark Crystal, and literally so many others. We also talk about his appearance on the amazing Star Wars documentary "A Distubance in the Force" and how the Star Wars Holiday Special has made its way into the everyday life of the fan and into the fandom as well. Things like Wookiee Life Day are now everyday accepted things. We also talk about the age of the reboot and how it may affect movies that he has worked on like The Last Starfighter. Find out he feels about those things. Craig is also an author of a couple books telling the stories of his time on Star Wars and other movies as well. Be sure to check out those books in the links below! For more information about Craig Miller, please visit the following - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cfmiller/ Books - https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Memories-Death-Trenches/dp/1696218705 For more on our show partners - Bones Coffee - http://www.bonescoffee.com/FSFPOPCAST and use code FSFPOPCAST Idea Farm - www.ideafarm.store - use discount code FSF15 Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Eddie Ai Editing - https://www.heyeddie.ai/ Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, and Facebook - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

I'm planning on doing a bunch of Star Wars coverage in 2025, so I figured why not kick off the year by re-releasing our Holiday Special episode, which Kieran, Paul and I recorded back in 2018 for the sister podcast Easy Riders Raging Podcast, as part of its 1970s series.

I've got a bad feeling about this... that was the thought that crept into people's minds back in November 1978. They were about ten minutes into the Star Wars Holiday Special--and it wasn't exactly what they had hoped for... Despite how bizarre the special was, one segment was universally praised; an animated feature called 'The Story of the Faithful Wookie.' Seven years later, Star Wars would once again return to the small screen in animated form for The Ewoks cartoon, and Star Wars: Droids. But this time, Star Wars was on Saturday morning cartoons.  This is a look back at everything that went into the two short-lived series, the live-action Ewoks movies, the influence that came from The Faithful Wookie, and the state of the Star Wars franchise in the mid-80s.  The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s  

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This week, we are joined by one of the legends of the American Underground, STEVE WYNN (The Dream Syndicate), who picked the jaw-dropping THE TAMI SHOW from 1964 to discuss. We also talk about the excitement of being young in the studio for the first time, the four elements that make a great record and how The Fall inhabited all of them, working with Peter Buck, being a snobby music snob, Chris seeing The Dream Syndicate open for R.E.M. on their Reckoning/Medicine Show Tour, how they evolved from Days to Medicine Show, watching The TAMI Show with the Pasiley Underground members in the theater, how the film and its sequel, the TNT SHOW, were split up into yet a different third film, Van Halen opening for Sparks, the feeling of the music industry hanging in the air in L.A., how the director also made the Elvis Comeback Special and the Star Wars Holiday Special, the narc energy of Jan & Dean, Smokey Robinson's voice going out during his perfomrance int he film, Mick Jagger finding out how to be Mick Jagger in this performance, The Stones vs. James Brown mythology, Marvin Gaye & The Blossoms, how the Velvet Underground lifted a song from Marvin Gaye, the incredible power of Leslie Gore's perfomrance, Dennis Wilson (almost) stealing the film with his drum performance, Keith Moon, Steve seeing The Beach Boys on the Surf's Up tour, Billy Kramers' high creep factor even though Lennon/McCartney kept writing songs for him, the Americana trend over in Europe 84, X, The Supremes, Diana Ross' voice slaying and her eye makeup killing, The Barabrians transcending time, Tony and The Tigers and more!So throw your cape off your back and struggle back to the microphone with us on this week's Revolutions Per MovieSTEVE WYNN:https://www.stevewynn.net REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GGACP marks National Book Blitz Month and celebrates the recent release of Bruce Vilanch's memoir, “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time” by presenting this ENCORE of a 2018 interview with the legendary writer-performer. In this episode, Bruce looks back at the “golden age” of TV variety shows and specials, including “Donny & Marie,” “The Brady Bunch Hour,” “The Star Wars Holiday Special” and “The Paul Lynde Halloween Special.” (all written or co-written by Bruce himself). Also, Margaret Hamilton makes her move, Robert Reed channels Carmen Miranda and Gilbert takes over the new “Hollywood Squares.” PLUS: Jack Palance! Bob Hope's filing cabinet! “Wayne Newton at SeaWorld”! And Bruce hangs with Tallulah Bankhead!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL! (part 3 of 3) So, check it out!  BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE:  https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan's Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo A VERY BRADY PODCAST is a part of THE RETRO NETWORK!  https://www.theretronetwork.com/ Check out A Very Brady Podcast Shop Here:  https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop.  http://www.averybradypodcast.com  Merch Shop!! http://tee.pub/lic/averybradypodcastmerch NEW!! Box It Like A Boss! SHIRT HERE!!  https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/28016127-box-it-like-a-boss-tee?ref_id=10329  TIKI IDOL SHIRT!! LIMITED FOR SEASON 4!!  https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/22734146-a-very-brady-tiki-idol?ref_id=10329 SILVER PLATTERS METAL TEE! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/6438668-the-silver-platters-metal-logo?ref_id=10329&store_id=249577 Contact: Instagram: @averybradypodcast Email: averybradypodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/averybradypodcast  Music by: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Your Call" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It's our final Star Wars film and our film of the year. The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a good time to be had by all. Twitter: @comicrundownInstagram: @comicbookrundownThreads: @comicbookrundownEmail: comicbookrundown@gmail.comHosted by Joe Janero, Ron Hanes and Charlie Shaw Edited by Joe JaneroTheme song provided by the other member of the Sex Turtles (Cam Malidor)Find our t-shirts at Redbubble and TeePublic https://www.redbubble.com/shop/comic+book+rundown?ref=search_boxhttp://tee.pub/lic/vBbIJZ4eLQ0

This is a limited release bonus episode from our Patreon. Sign up today to get unlimited access to all bonus episodes. In this episode, the guys review the controversial Star Wars Holiday Special... and boy, was it special in many ways! To reach out to us or follow Star Lores on social media, here is the rest of our links: Doras.to/starlores  

Merry Christmas and all that jazz. Join us this holiday season for a special #ScarifCafe with Cam of CamRay Fame. We're sitting down to talk about gratitude, friendship and community this week just in time for the holiday season. Get some insight into our serious side, but wait! There's more! Ro asks the tough questions, like what do you remember about the Star Wars Holiday Special, bringing back long gone actors and what we can learn about bringing the right thing into the tree with us on Dagobah, I guess you had to be there. Thank you for listening to this very special episode, and make sure to listen to the end, as Cam treats us to a special Monkey Lizard Holiday Lūʻau. Enjoy the holiday season and may the force be with you. Remember, it's always sunny on Scarif, and that's the scuttlebutt. Proud founding member of the Red5Network.

Do or do not, there is no trying to forget that The Star Wars Holiday Special actually happened. As our three wise hosts discover - it's not the Star Wars they were looking for.

Josh, Alex and Matt discuss all the mysteries of the two biggest trailers of December. Are they hyped for a James Gunn superman? Do they like fast zombies? And what does Gremlins 2 have to do with this? Why does Alex bring up Planes, Trains & Automobiles? (1:20) Sonic 3 vs Mufasa (2:02) Matt longs for a good parasocial relationship in his life (join the discord) (6:59) The Movie Wire Show podcast promo (7:15) Ah Christmas. Such as The Star Wars Holiday Special (11:26) 28 Years Later trailer + props to Boots by Kudyard Kipling as performer by Taylor Holmes (22:07) Superman 2025 trailer + what does Superman mean to us (43:34) Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho (47:57) Superman portrayals in other films and shows and Matt gives us homework (1:04:57) Wrap up

The TV sitcom The Golden Girls went off the air 32 years ago, but thanks to reruns, Dorothy Zbornak and her gal pals live on in the hearts of many, especially queer folks who delight in the comedic hijinks of four senior women living together in Miami.Although he was a toddler when the Golden Girls was first broadcast, voice over and musical theater actor Luke McQuillan's viral covers in the voice of Bea Arthur is helping to keep the show's legacy alive and it got him cast on Cartoon Network and Netflix shows. Is Luke so good at challenging Bea Arthur that he runs the risk of being overshadowed by the Broadway legend? Today Luke McQuilan joins us to celebrate the life and career of our favorite WWII Marine sergeant Bea Arthur, from her gigs in gay bars here in Chicago, to singing about drugs with Rock Hudson on her CBS TV special, from her quirky TV appearances like the Star Wars Holiday Special to her unforgettable portrayals as Maude and Dororthy on The Golden Girls.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/luke.mcquillan★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelion

There is so much Star Wars content out in the wide world. Some of it is loved, some of it hated, but there is one piece of Star Wars media that is so hated by its creator that it was almost lost media. If it wasn't for fans making bootleg VCR copies during its one and only broadcast it would be lost to time. I'm talking about of course the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. A variety show set in the Star Wars universe that was also meant to sort of celebrate Thanksgiving/Christmas. George Lucas was so mortified by how this special turned out that he has tried to remove any trace of its existence from the earth, and because of that resistance it has since become a cult classic amongst Star Wars fans. But how did the Star Wars Holiday special end up so bad? Today, Savannah will be going over how the special was made and its content, so you can be spared from having to watch it yourself.

Merry Christmas! Hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild are feeling a great disturbance in the force as they deep dive the 1978 abomination that is...THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL! The guys discuss the original casts reaction to being in it, the terrible guest stars including a career low for Harvey Korman and of course, the terrible, terrible music! Meanwhile, Dom speaks about his love for overly-sentimental Han Solo, whilst Ken speaks about his love for Chewbacca's wife. The film-pitch this week sees a return to the story of A Christmas Carol, still set in Victorian Englad but starring the characters of Star Wars...it's HUMBUG MY OWN DICK: A STAR WARS STORY!  Keep a listen, everybody!   Have you got a question, want to suggest a film to review or would you like to send us your own film pitch that we will read out on the podcast? Email us! Visit our website for more episodes & written reviews : WWW.BADMOVIECULT.COM Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join us on FACEBOOK Dominic Lawton can be found on TWITTER Ken B Wild can be found on TWITTER Got a spare minute? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes!

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It's the DISASTERPIECE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!Starring our special guest, writer/director Paul Ramsdell! With the contractually-obligated Mark Hammil, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher! Featuring a pubescent Wookie, a 100lb rat, too many songs, and a whole bunch of old people!Join us for the least Star Warsy Star Wars property ever made. That, almost unbelievably, was 50% of the entire live-action Star Wars canon for almost 2 years. This old-school variety show is more interested in farce than the force, and almost torpedoed the whole franchise just as it was getting started. Not even a Stormtrooper could miss the mark this badly.Watch the STAR WARD HOLIDAY SPECIAL HERE Follow us on Instagram to keep updated about our monthly live shows!Check out more from Justin here: justindodd.rocks Check out more from Steve here: stevejhward.comdrinkgenies.com

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL! So, check it out!  BUY ME A COFFEE! MAKE A DONATION HERE:  https://buymeacoffee.com/averybradypodcast Use our Amazon Affiliate Link here: https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop Get your Gilligan's Island DVD box set here: https://amzn.to/3ALIhFo A VERY BRADY PODCAST is a part of THE RETRO NETWORK!  https://www.theretronetwork.com/ Check out A Very Brady Podcast Shop Here:  https://www.averybradypodcast.com/shop.  http://www.averybradypodcast.com  Merch Shop!! http://tee.pub/lic/averybradypodcastmerch NEW!! Box It Like A Boss! SHIRT HERE!!  https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/28016127-box-it-like-a-boss-tee?ref_id=10329  TIKI IDOL SHIRT!! LIMITED FOR SEASON 4!!  https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/22734146-a-very-brady-tiki-idol?ref_id=10329 SILVER PLATTERS METAL TEE! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/6438668-the-silver-platters-metal-logo?ref_id=10329&store_id=249577 Contact: Instagram: @averybradypodcast Email: averybradypodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/averybradypodcast  Music by: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Your Call" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away tonight on Plays! Iris, Kruskog, Hirani, Grozz, Sigurd, and other favorites are back for a one shot with surprises, action, comedy, and the celebration of Life Day! A Star Wars holiday special? How could it possibly go wrong!

What are Kevin and Bo discussing? We didn't know until it was in the livestream, but they watched the infamous "The Star Wars Holiday Special!" We had to remove a few minutes of the stream, but it's mostly intact for your enjoyment! Er ... maybe? Website: http://bamageeks.com Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Become a Bama Geeks supporter: https://www.bamageeks.com/join Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks

Our first official Christmas episode of 2024 starts here with James Gunn's THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL (2022)! We talk about nostalgia and past holiday specials such as the Star Wars Holiday Special, how this little short bridges the gap to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and we gush over Earth hero Kevin Bacon! We also talk about some Christmas movies and snacks Steven's been into this year, Guinness nitro being a great winter beer, who would our friends kidnap to make our Christmas better, Office Christmas Party (2016), wearing a band's t-shirt to their show, Red One (2024), Dear Santa (2024), and more! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to the SCREAM-O-VISION YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@Scream-O-Vision Check out Steven's VHS Version of 'THE HAUNT IS ALIVE' starring Christian Cook on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgXmQ4F2T1w&t=9s (Be sure to leave a Like as well!) Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! YOU JUST HAVE TO GRAB IT AND PINCH IT.

Erin, Alex, and Matthew dive deep into Episode 3 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, exploring the mysterious planet of At Atan and its connection to an ancient system of legendary treasure worlds. The hosts share their excitement about how the show continues to deliver a great blend of adventure, humor, and mystery.What makes Jod Na Nawood's force abilities so intriguing? The hosts debate whether he's a former Jedi padawan or simply someone with natural force sensitivity using it for his own gain. They discuss how his character brings a fresh perspective to force users in the Star Wars universe without necessarily connecting to Order 66.How does At Atan fit into the larger Star Wars galaxy? The hosts unpack the fascinating revelation that it is one of six legendary planets known for their incredible wealth, and the only one that managed to successfully hide itself from raiders. They explore the implications of a society that knows about the Republic but remains mysteriously isolated from galactic events.What makes the parent-child dynamics in Skeleton Crew so compelling? The hosts analyze the touching scene where parents react to their children's disappearance, highlighting how the show portrays diverse family structures naturally and meaningfully while maintaining focus on the emotional core of the story.Other topics covered:The impressive performance of the child actors, especially Neil's actorThe introduction of Khymm, the mysterious owl-like characterThe significance of the Star Wars Holiday Special easter eggThe functionality of the ancient ship and its possible importanceThe tense chase sequence with New Republic X-wingsSM33's memorable confrontation with JodThe hosts conclude by celebrating how Skeleton Crew manages to tell a unique story within the Star Wars universe while maintaining its own identity, comparing it to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy in terms of its distinct tone and style. This episode highlights why Skeleton Crew continues to surprise and delight both longtime Star Wars fans and newcomers alike. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast, and part of the Tru Story Podcast Network. To find out more about this and our sister podcast, Superhero Ethics, go to TheEthicalPanda.com.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord!To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram!Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast's main page- you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support these podcasts through our sponsors!Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan.Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.

You are cordially invited to the hottest office holiday party of the season! We've assembled your favorite characters from the Bible, and we'll be assigning Christmas superlatives! Join Erin, Evan, and Jamie as we discuss things like most likely to overdo It on the eggnog and most likely to insist Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Which prophet would go way overboard with Elf on a Shelf, and who is going to ruin the vibe with their political tirades? You'll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Gift the gift of The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Here's the Patreon Post  What was that about the Star Wars Holiday Special? Journey to the Wookie Planet  Bible Passages Referenced: 2 Samuel 6:14-16 | 2 Kings 20 | Luke 1:46-55 | Deuteronomy 33:24-29 Join Evan in making eggnog this year: Here's the recipe  Suddenly in the mood for Die Hard? Watch on Amazon Prime Relevant Past Episodes: Judah and Tamar Our favorite versions of A Christmas Carol: Mickey's Christmas Carol | The Muppet Christmas Carol | A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart | Spirited   The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If one were to print out all of Bruce Vilanch's writing, acting, and producing credits on a dot-matrix printer and lay that continuous piece of paper on the ground, it would encircle the world approximately one hundred and eighty seven times. From The Brady Bunch Variety Hour to the famously infamous Star Wars Holiday Special starring Bea Arthur and Harvey Korman to too many awards shows to count, two-time Emmy-Winner Bruce Vilanch is a walking, talking encyclopedia of Hollywood history. Come join us for an exceedingly charming chat with a true living legend. To pre-order Bruce's brand-new book, "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time," click HERE. Save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35-off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BALD at checkout. This deal is exclusive to listeners, so get yours now in time for the holidays! Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/BALD and get on your way to being your best self! Need a website? Head to https://www.SquareSpace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, go to https://www.SquareSpace.com/BALD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/BALD to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Follow Bruce: @BruceVilanch Follow Trixie: @TrixieMattel Follow Katya: @Katya_Zamo To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TrixieKatyaYT Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/baldandthebeautifulpodcast If you want to support the show, and get all the episodes ad-free go to: https://thebaldandthebeautiful.supercast.com If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/baldandthebeautifulpodcast To check out future Live Podcast Shows, go to: https://trixieandkatyalive.com To order your copy of our book, "Working Girls", go to: workinggirlsbook.com To check out the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, CA: https://www.trixiemotel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you get when you cross countless treasured 80s/90s film and TV vibes, pirates, the Star Wars Holiday Special circus holo, and Jude Law? Skeleton Crew! Mike Creavey, Robert King, and Patrick Mason deep dive into the first two episodes of this new Disney+ series. The post Skeleton Crew: Episodes 1 and 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin and Charlotte celebrate the anniversary of the infamous, the once-wiped from existence, the glorious 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. On this episode: Caitlin details her very first time watching the Holiday Special. The history of 1978 one-time-airing special and the interesting lore that surrounds it even to this day.  “Favorite” parts of this special! George Lucas's relation and thoughts through the years on the Holiday Special. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's November which means it's time to honor and celebrate The Star Wars Holiday Special! THE STORY OF THE FAITHFUL WOOKIEE animated short was key in forwarding the next chapter of the Star Wars saga by including the on-screen introduction to Boba Fett. Michael Hirsh, co-creator of Nelvana animation studio and producer of THE FAITHFUL WOOKIEE, joins us this week to share some amazing stories. Hirsh created and produced over 6,000 episodes of children's programming including Care Bears, Inspector Gadget, Beetlejuice, and The Ewoks & Droids Adventure Hour as well as so many more. And yes, there is a connection to The Monkees in all of this.    Beyond Nelvana, Hirsh has formed two more companies, and he shares fascinating details on animation business practices, including some run-ins with Standards & Practices. It's an eye-opening conversation. If you want ALL the details, pick up his new memoir, ANIMATION NATION: How We Built A Cartoon Empire. It's available wherever books are sold and is a perfect gift for the animation buff this holiday season. Be sure to enter the giveaway below:   Today in Star Wars History - 11/18/1978   Thus was a big week for Star Wars on TV. On Nov 17th, 1978 we had The Star Wars Holiday Special. Then the next day on 11/18 Carrie Fisher hosted Saturday Night Live!     SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

“The Joker Is a Card” (October 14, 1965) Nearly two hundred episodes later, we're finally returning to Bewitched to give Uncle Arthur a proper introduction. And while he's a big part of Bewitched's gay fandom, Paul Lynde brings a lot of baggage to the role that taught Americans to laugh at eccentric gay weirdos everywhere. This episode featured a lot of references to previous episodes, so here are all of those, for your listening pleasure: The previous GEE about Bewitched (but honestly this new episode is better) Our episode about I Dream of Jeannie Our episode about The Addams Family, which deals with similar themes of ethnicity/culture erasure The GEE/Monday Afternoon Movie crossover episode about the Paul Lynde Halloween Special The Monday Afternoon Movie episode about The Legend of Lizzie Borden, which starred Elizabeth Montgomery and Katherine Helmond And finally the Monday Afternoon Movie episode about the Star Wars Holiday Special, with special guest Bruce Villance Finally, the Hollywood Squares zingers all come from this YouTube compilation.