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 This is a just a quickie entry... I have other much more impressive entries in the works. No, no... I really do, I swear. Pinky swear... well not with that pinky.... 
Yesterday, I attended a Godzilla convention with a friend of mine. It's the second one I've gone to and they are fun. I'm more of a Gamera fan, but that's okay. Anyhoo, I had the privilege of meeting up with my dear friend, EwanandHaydenFan5... for the second day in a row, I might add. Am I lucky or what? We were together with JediMelindaWolf to celebrate JediPrincess77's birthday on Friday night (blog entry coming soon.... I promise!).
Anyway, E&HF5's hubby, along with their adorable daughter, is a big Godzilla fan... and a nice guy, too. He also loves Doctor Who, which only increases his standing in my opinion. 
But, on to the point of this entry. At G-Fest, some of the vendors sell Star Wars stuff in addition to the expected Godzilla goodies. While I was hanging with E&HF5, she drew my attention to a vendor that was selling DVD copies of the Star Wars Holiday Special. Yes, that SW Holiday Special.
Now, I have never ever seen the dreaded Holiday Special... and some might envy me for that. But, I always felt like I was missing something. Some essential part of fandom, no matter how god-awful it might be... and it was truly god-awful.....
Yes, I spent my last $8 on the Star Wars Holiday Special... and today, I watched it.
I have to say, that was the most.... um..... er......... unusual bit of programming I have ever seen. In my entire life. Ever.
Now, some bits weren't all that bad. Mark, Carrie and Harrison (although he does look like he's in pain throughout) did the best they could. They are troupers and should be given medals. Carrie even has a lovely singing voice... or is that Princess Leia? Art Carney, the great Art Carney even did the best he could. Bless him. The cartoon that introduces us to Boba Fett for the first time was actually pretty good. Kudos to the ones responsible for that.
The other stuff..... the Harvey Korman bits, the Bea Arthur :::::shudder::::: bits were just........ well, I'm not exactly sure what they were.......... 
Don't even get me started on the "musical" numbers with Dihann Carroll and Jefferson Starship.............. :::::must.... purge.... from.... memory:::::
One thing I didn't know was how long the Holiday Special is. It's like 2 hours long!!!! I should get a medal!!
The Holiday Special just goes to show you shouldn't let studio heads decide what entertainment is.... you can just tell a bunch of guys in suits that most likely never saw Star Wars in the first place put this whole thing together... and those who were bound by contracts were made to "star" in it.
Now, don't get me wrong, I am not sorry in the least that I bought the Star Wars Holiday Special. I was very excited to do so... just ask E&HF5, she'll tell you. I debated a whole three seconds before plunking down my money. The copy is actually pretty good, too. Well, as good as it can be at any rate and the vintage commercials and news breaks were priceless! Brought back tons of memories.
Would I recommend the Holiday Special to anyone who has not had the pleasure (term used very loosely)....???? Yes, I would. If only for the experience of having seen it. Somehow, I feel more complete. I don't know how I missed it way back when I was 11..... odds are, my Mom wanted to watch Columbo or something..... but I've seen it now and can see it any time I choose. Which probably won't be any time soon. I'm just sayin'...... 
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GalacticBabe
I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 3:50 PM
Oh, I LOVED the Holiday Special!!! And I was always bummed that they never reran it. EVER! I guess everyone just wanted to sweep it under the rug and forget it was ever made. But we will NEVER FORGET!! I saw it not too long ago, when JP77 linked it from YouTube. (you can find anything on YT--obviously!!) They broke it up into 6 or 7 parts, and the video quality wasn't very good, but you got the idea.
So you found it on VHS? I really, really want one!!!
odds are, my Mom wanted to watch Columbo or something..... Ha! funny you should say that! My parents were HUGE Columbo fans!
Which probably won't be any time soon. I'm just sayin'...... Yeah, it kinda sticks with you for a while!
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 3:57 PM
Yeah, I wouldn't say I didn't like the Holiday Special... it just leaves you with an odd after taste, I suppose.
The copy I got is on DVD, but you can tell it went through many VHS copies beforehand....
My Mom LOVED Peter Falk. She was nutso about him, so we had to watch Columbo.... no matter what else was going on. Oh, and just one more thing ( ), Columbo was a cool show.
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slow
Slow's Rebel Ramblings
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 4:00 PM
I watched it on a website but keep trying to buy it. I'm like aWeird Al in the White And Nerdy video. But it seems to got for almost $20 on Ebay and it's more than I want to spend on it.
The cartoon ROCKS!!!!! I keep pulling that video up all the time on the web to watch.
Really, Lucas should just release it and let us all have a good copy of it. It's out there, like Nosferatu....ordered destroyed, but still lives on and always will.
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 4:06 PM
Really, Lucas should just release it and let us all have a good copy of it. It's out there, like Nosferatu....ordered destroyed, but still lives on and always will.
Evil never dies.......... ![]:)](http://blogs.starwars.com/share/img/emoticons/devil.gif)
I wanna see it soooo bad! I know everybody has issues with it, but like you said, I feel like I'm missing out!
Like GB mentioned, you can see bits of it on YouTube.... if you dare....
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Jedi Master Mina
Jedi blogging, go back to your drinks!
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 4:08 PM
Yes, I spent my last $8 on the Star Wars Holiday Special... and today, I watched it.
You poor soul...  Hansgirl forced me to watch it while waiting to enter CIV on the very last day.
One thing I didn't know was how long the Holiday Special is. It's like 2 hours long!!!! I should get a medal!!
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................
I had the privilege of meeting up with my dear friend, EwanandHaydenFan5... for the second day in a row, I might add. Am I lucky or what?
Very lucky, indeed.
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kyle228
Truly Wonderful, the Mind of a Child Is...
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 4:11 PM
I've never seen the Holiday Special. I've been waiting for years to see it, just to say that I have. I've never seen it on TV or on DVD or something anywhere! Anywhere! I guess that doesn't surprise me, as I've obviously heard how terrible it is, but I still want to see it!
MTFBWY
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Jedi Amidala9
A Long Time Ago
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 5:00 PM
Well sometimes we all gotta spend our money on something strange and wonderful! Ha but I'm glad you guys had a good time. And that E&HF5, she's a sweetie and so are you! But really, you're a lucky one to have met her for the second time! Wowey! Take good care of her!
Anyway, gotta go. I have a HUGE diner party to prepare for ....as I said before, "The partying never stops!"
 JA9
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Granny-Wan
I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 5:09 PM
and some might envy me for that.
Well, *I* did...
I have to say, that was the most.... um..... er......... unusual bit of programming I have ever seen. In my entire life. Ever.
That's a very tactful way to put it...
I had the disappointment of seeing it when it was broadcast... couldn't miss it since I was a huge SW fan... Ahh, regrets...
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FAN4YRS
A Rebel's Ramblings
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 5:19 PM
I don't have any qualms with the "Star Wars Holiday Special". You have to watch it for what it is: an introduction to "Star Wars" for the preschool crowd who missed the first movie and their slightly older brothers and sisters who needed a reminder of why they liked it so much and that they REALLY wanted to see the sequel.
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jediprincess77
I Know...
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 5:43 PM
Yes, that SW Holiday Special.
The Holida Special that I love with all my heart!
I have to say, that was the most.... um..... er......... unusual bit of programming I have ever seen. In my entire life. Ever.
It's WAY more fun if you do your own Wookiee translations, trust me.
I really do love the HS. I have to watch it every year around Christmas (or should I say BFD) time. It's amazing how some of that stuff was allowed on a TV show intended for kids, huh? Wookiee ####!
Oh, I LOVED the Holiday Special!!!
See? I'm not the only one. (Thanks for having my back, Babe!)
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Sarlacc-Pitt
Slowly Digested Over A Thousand Blogs
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 6:31 PM
Egads! The dreaded... (I can't even bring myself to utter the name!!
Pinky swear... well not with that pinky.... Ha!
Now, some bits weren't all that bad. You're too kind.
Mark, Carrie and Harrison (although he does look like he's in pain throughout) did the best they could. They are troupers and should be given medals. Yes, especially Chewie this time!
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Sarlacc-Pitt
Slowly Digested Over A Thousand Blogs
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 6:32 PM
Carrie even has a lovely singing voice... or is that Princess Leia? She really does!
The Holiday Special just goes to show you shouldn't let studio heads decide what entertainment is.... Hence the fact that GL controlled everything after that, and never let anything like that happen again! Thank the Maker!
Very fun entry, Pug!!
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zach starwalker
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 8:01 PM
i have vowed never to watch it ever again. EVER!!!
its the essence of evil. somehow my science teacher had a copy and luckily he hated it so at the end of the year we threw it in a bucket of water with some explosive minerals(im not saying what)
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ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 8:10 PM
Am I lucky or what?
Very lucky, indeed.
And that E&HF5, she's a sweetie
I pay them well, don't I?
Seriously, you guys are too kind. I've been very lucky to meet YOU!
I haven't seen the Holiday Special, but I've heard so much about it, I may have to bite the bullet and watch it. It'd be cool to see the vintage commercials and news reports.
ask E&HF5, she'll tell you.
You speak the truth, Pug! You were so cute, debating with yourself for all of a few seconds. For better or worse, it's a piece of SW history, and you did what you felt was right, of course.
Hey, you only overpaid by about $7.98
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Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 8:19 PM
Not that pinky.... 
Sounds like you had a great time this weekend puglover! Too cool! I remember that Godzilla-fan friend of yours. Has it been a year since the last one, or no?
Anyway, glad you had a blast with Baby-G and JMW... and E&Hfan twice too? Dang! What a weekend! Awesome sweetie! Glad you had such fun!
Love you!
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jkthunder
Seven Pieces
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 8:47 PM
You have taken your first step into a larger world.
It's like some weird initiation or rite of passage every Star Wars fan has to go through I guess. Hee hee. I did see it when I was a very wee lass, but I think because of that I have really good, almost dreamy, memories of TSWHS. Just images and feelings mostly. The Boba Fett toon is awesome, and I don't care how cheesy it all is, its too cool to see mark, carrie, and harrison! I agree though - the musical numbers by DC and JS were atrocious. If anything, those bits are what really made it horrifying.
Can't wait to hear about your other times with the girls. Oh and I LOVE Godzilla too! So jealous!
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 8:52 PM
Well sometimes we all gotta spend our money on something strange and wonderful!
And the HS qualifies as both!
That's a very tactful way to put it...
Thanks! I did struggle with that line....
ntroduction to "Star Wars" for the preschool crowd who missed the first movie and their slightly older brothers and sisters who needed a reminder of why they liked it so much and that they REALLY wanted to see the sequel.
I know, but..... Bea Arthur???
It's amazing how some of that stuff was allowed on a TV show intended for kids, huh? Wookiee ####!
I gotta admit, that whole bit with Dihann Carroll & Itchy was slightly.... disturbing.......
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 8:54 PM
I've never had the "privlage" of watching the Star Wars Holiday Special.
Wow, I can no longer say that.... how odd..... Check it out on YouTube. It really is worth seeing at least once. You'll never be the same....
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 9:02 PM
Hey, you only overpaid by about $7.98.
:::::hangs head in shame:::::: I never was very good with money..... 
he hated it so at the end of the year we threw it in a bucket of water with some explosive minerals(im not saying what)
Gosh.... so does this teacher still have a job?
You speak the truth, Pug! You were so cute, debating with yourself for all of a few seconds. For better or worse, it's a piece of SW history, and you did what you felt was right, of course.
At the end of the day, I am happy to have it. It really isn't all that bad. I'll let you borrow mine, if you want. 
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 9:09 PM
Has it been a year since the last one, or no?
Yep, a whole year. Hard to believe, huh?
Awesome sweetie! Glad you had such fun!
Love you!
Best time I've had in along time! Love you, too!!
he musical numbers by DC and JS were atrocious. If anything, those bits are what really made it horrifying.
Oh man, they were the worst... no doubt. BLECH!!!!! ::: uking Yodacon::::
Oh and I LOVE Godzilla too! So jealous!
You should come out here next year for G-Fest! It is fun, and they have tons of really cool collectibles available. I even got some little Godzilla & Mothra figures. Last year I got all Gamera figures. 
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JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 9:48 PM
Anyhoo, I had the privilege of meeting up with my dear friend, EwanandHaydenFan5... for the second day in a row, I might add. . .
I began smiling from ear to ear from this moment on.
And, from this moment on I have to say, that was the most.... um..... er......... unusual bit of programming I have ever seen. In my entire life. Ever.
I began laughing, laughing, laughing!
Really, jp1, you did a wonderful job at relating this, shall we say, experience, in such an amusing way that I could not help but chuckle (okay, guffaw at some points!). When's the Holiday Special Party? I'll bring the popcorn!
MTFBWY
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 08, 2007 10:26 PM
I have never seen it.
You sweet innocent thing you....
Really, jp1, you did a wonderful job at relating this, shall we say, experience, in such an amusing way that I could not help but chuckle (okay, guffaw at some points!). When's the Holiday Special Party? I'll bring the popcorn!
Thanks JMW! I wrote it hot on the heels of watching the SWHS, so it was still, uh, fresh.
Holiday Special party???? We'll have to plan one for Christmas time!!!! That would be the perfect time! HS party at my (?) house!! WoooooHooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
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hansgirl3
Invoking the Squee
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date Posted: Jul 09, 2007 9:31 AM
$8.00!?!?!???
Man, you got a good deal! I paid $20.00 for mine! I was glad to do it, though! I REALLY wanted to own it and it's kinda fun to watch every so often.
Fun entry, Pug!! Thanks!!!
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Darth_Hiram
A Journey into The Force
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date Posted: Jul 09, 2007 9:39 AM
Great entry, Pug! It's been a long time since I've seen it, or repressed it from memory, not sure which! But if I can't find it, I might check out the Youtube one. But maybe just around the Holidays, when I'm in a forgiving mood!
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amidalooine
The Emotional Galaxy
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date Posted: Jul 09, 2007 5:36 PM
Hey cool!! I remember e&hf5 talking about the Godzilla convention!!! I'm glad you all got to go!!
Looking forward to your next entry!!
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anakinside1
Echoes from the Asteroid Field
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date Posted: Jul 10, 2007 5:26 AM
I tried to watch the holiday special last December. I mean I really really tried, but I just couldn't do it. As much as I wanted to watch it I didn't even get half way!
You should get a medal. Seriously!
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Jul 10, 2007 3:17 PM
Thanks Ami!!
You should get a medal. Seriously
I wonder who I could write to about that.................
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megatrends
Confessions of a Psychotic Jawa
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date Posted: Nov 10, 2007 11:49 PM
I have 2 copies on dvd of this special. There were some very cool things in it. yeah Harvey the crossdressing cooking show may have been weird but the animated debut of Boba fett was great and that whole 20 minute cartoon was well worth watching the thing.
Watching 5 minutes of Wookies at home speaking without subtitles was also something strange but hey it was the 70s, the drug joke and sexual inuendos in it were also strange for a "kids" program. Oh well so were the 70s.
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JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
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date Posted: Nov 12, 2007 11:38 AM
Guess they figured they needed to double entendres to keep the parents interested.
The Boba Fett cartoon was awesome, though. I've actually watched it a few times now.
No doubt I'm happy I made the purchase... no collection is complete without it!
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