It's A YouTube Christmas - Pt. 11
From time to time this Christmas season, I'll be posting some amazing videos that have been rescued by people like us and posted at the mecca of all things wonderful and obscure - YouTube . I invite you to add a fun comment, witticism, clever remark, or observation in the comments section provided. Any comments deemed worthy of repeating will be included into this entry where all the world will see it. Back in 1977, Twentieth Century Fox haggled with George Lucas concerning his "science movie" - the studio heads derisive nickname for "Star Wars". In the process, Fox gave away the merchandising rights to Lucas and barely promoted the film. We all know what a bum decision that turned out to be. "Star Wars" and Christmas became synonymous in 1978 when Lucas gave his blessing to the Star Wars Holiday Special with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher (who later admitted she was stoned for most of the taping), and guest stars Art Carney and Bea...