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The Star Wars Holiday Special (TV 1978)

97 min  -  Adventure | Family | Musical
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Chewie and Han Solo are trying to get home to Chewie's family, so they can celebrate Lifeday.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Hamill ...
Harrison Ford ...
Carrie Fisher ...
Anthony Daniels ...
Peter Mayhew ...
James Earl Jones ...
Darth Vader (voice)
Bea Arthur ...
Art Carney ...
Diahann Carroll ...
Marty Balin Marty Balin ...
Holographic Band Singer (as The Jefferson Starship)
Craig Chaquico Craig Chaquico ...
Holographic Band Member (as The Jefferson Starship)
David Freiberg David Freiberg ...
Holographic Band Singer (as The Jefferson Starship)
Paul Kantner Paul Kantner ...
Holographic Band Member (as The Jefferson Starship)
Harvey Korman ...
Krelman / Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian instructor
Mickey Morton Mickey Morton ...
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Storyline

It is Lifeday, a holiday that is celebrated on Chewbacca's home planet Kashyyyk. Chewie and Han Solo are trying to get to the planet where Chewie's family is waiting for him, but the empire is out searching for the rebels, giving everyone a hard time. While we are waiting we get a look at the everyday life of a Wookiee family. We meet all the familiar characters from Star Wars and we are introduced to Boba Fett during a small cartoon. We also pay a visit to the Cantina and meet all the monsters again. Written by Kynde  

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Taglines:

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

Genres:

Adventure | Family | Musical | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The 'Star Wars' Christmas Special See more »

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (including commercials)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The Holiday Special is the first time that James Earl Jones was credited with performing the voice of Darth Vader. The next time would be five years later, in 1983, during the end credits of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. See more »

Quotes

C-3PO: It is indeed true that at times like this R2 and I wish we were more than mechanical beings and we were really alive so we could share your feelings with you.
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Soundtracks

"Light the Sky on Fire"
(uncredited)
Performed by Jefferson Starship See more »