I remember/have heard about a Star Wars TV special in the 70s that had Boba Fett in it. Where can I get a copy?
The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 2-hour TV special that aired on CBS on November 17, 1978. It stared all of the main SW cast except Alec Guinness. It includes an 11 minute cartoon segment which was Boba Fett’s first appearance. That’s the only redeeming thing most SW fans can find in the Holiday Special. Most of the show is simply awful. It has musical segments by Carrie Fisher, Bea Arthur and many outtakes of ANH special effects. It centers loosely around Chewbacca trying to get home to see his family for Life Day. The Holiday Special, made by Nelvanna, is based on a story treatment, entitled “The Story of The Faithful Wookie”, written by George Lucas. However, Lucas has been quoted that he wishes he could get his hands on every copy floating around out there…so he can take a hammer to them all. It was only aired once and never officially released on video although there are many bootleg copies around.
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