This is something I'm hoping to make a yearly tradition, and it's a look back on my episode about the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. As bad as this thing is, it has somehow become a staple of my holiday viewing. And since I recorded it, there have been a few current references to the special—that I added to the episode—proving it's not going away anytime soon. I hope you enjoy this look back at this absolute train wreck that ended up being one of the worst things ever shown on TV when it aired during the holiday season of 1978. Happy Life Day! Show Notes: <a href= "https://www.everything80spodcast.com/yes-the-star-wars-holiday-special-really-is-that-bad/"> The Star Wars Holiday Special</a> Support the Show: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/80s">Patreon.com/80s</a>

This is something I'm hoping to make a yearly tradition, and it's a look back on my episode about the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. As bad as this thing is, it has somehow become a staple of my holiday viewing. And since I recorded it, there have been a few current references to the special—that I added to the episode—proving it's not going away anytime soon. I hope you enjoy this look back at this absolute train wreck that ended up being one of the worst things ever shown on TV when it aired during the holiday season of 1978. Happy Life Day! Show Notes: The Star Wars Holiday Special Support the Show: Patreon.com/80s

This is something I'm hoping to make a yearly tradition, and it's a look back on my episode about the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. As bad as this thing is, it has somehow become a staple of my holiday viewing. And since I recorded it, there have been a few current references to the special—that I added to the episode—proving it's not going away anytime soon. I hope you enjoy this look back at this absolute train wreck that ended up being one of the worst things ever shown on TV when it aired during the holiday season of 1978. Happy Life Day! Show Notes: <a href="https://www.everything80spodcast.com/yes-the-star-wars-holiday-special-really-is-that-bad/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Star Wars Holiday Special</a> Support the Show: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80s" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon.com/80s</a>

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