The Star Wars Holiday Special– the 1978 holiday variety show that has the death sentence on twelve systems. What was it? Why was it made? Who was responsible? The two Stephens, with help from special guest Meredith Branstad, try to explain this terrifying anomaly.

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The I-Mockery.Com Holiday Special summary, with pictures!

Feast of Fun interview with Bruce Vilanch

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