As we wrap up our conversation with Bruce Vilanch, we get into the aftermath of the Star Wars Holiday Special, with notes about George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and […]
Bruce Vilanch is a six-time Emmy Award winner, a brilliant comedy writer, songwriter, and playwright. He’s also one of the writers who helped bring the Star Wars Holiday Special to […]
Fun fact: Brainstormer Lani, Quizmaster Joe, and Scorekeeper Declan had never seen the Star Wars Holiday Special. So I made them watch it, and then had them join me for […]
Shocking as it may seem, the fallout from the Star Wars Holiday Special was actually rather minimal. Most of the actors and creative team continued to have successful careers! There […]
Two musical numbers round out the final half hour of the Star Wars Holiday Special … sung by Bea Arthur and Carrie Fisher. Plus, the Wookiees wear red robes during […]
It’s easy to say that the Boba Fett cartoon was the best part of the Star Wars Holiday Special, considering the competition it had. But it actually had some cool […]
The most uncomfortable scene in Star Wars live action history is also one that no kid under the age of 10 understood at the time of the Star Wars Holiday […]
The thing is, the Star Wars Holiday Special really starts with a bang, and you think it’s going to be awesome! Then, after nine minutes of Shyriiwook-only dialogue, you wonder […]
Merry Christmas from Scorekeeper Declan, Quizmaster Joe, Brainstormer Lani, and Host Allen Voivod, and best wishes to you wherever in the world you may be! We’ve got a bit of […]
After the long and boring part, and the awkward and uncomfortable part, and then the flash of brilliance amidst the badly acted part, the Star Wars Holiday Special finally loses […]