The Star Wars Holiday Special
Type: Media
As of November 2026, The Star Wars Holiday Special has been mentioned in one podcast episode on How Did This Get Made? (Dec 2025). Main subject of the podcast, analyzing its production, reception, and legacy.
The Star Wars Holiday Special is an American television special originally broadcast by CBS on November 17, 1978. It is set in the universe of the sci-fi-based Star Wars media franchise. Directed by Steve Binder, it was the first Star Wars spin-off film, set between the events of the original film and the yet-to-be-released sequel The Empire Strikes Back (1980). It stars the main cast of the original Star Wars and introduces the character of Boba Fett, who appeared in later films.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on How Did This Get Made? |
| Format | 1978 American television special |
Who talks about The Star Wars Holiday Special on podcasts?
The Star Wars Holiday Special came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on How Did This Get Made?.