When Return of the Jedi hit theatres in May 1983, there was a bittersweet feeling connected to it. Yes, there was enormous hype for the third and final installment in the Star Wars saga. But, as far as we knew it at the time, this was the very end of Star Wars.

Let's look back on the movie that signified the end of one chapter but also marked the beginning of a whole new era...

Special guest: Fred Kennedy

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