Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular

In this episode of "Stuff You Should Know," Josh and Chuck delve into the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978, exploring its origins, bizarre plot, and the reasons behind its universal derision. They discuss George Lucas's limited involvement, the variety show format that clashed with the Star Wars universe, and the appearances of stars like Bea Arthur and Harvey Korman. They dissect the special's absurd segments, including Wookiee dialogue without subtitles, a softcore porn sequence, and Jefferson Starship's musical interlude, while also acknowledging the introduction of Boba Fett in an animated segment. Ultimately, they conclude that despite its awfulness, the holiday special has a certain charm and is a fun, campy addition to the Star Wars legacy.