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Grab a Wookie Cookie and join Al and Mikel on a special holiday voyage to explore the enduring influence Life Day has had on the Star Wars universe!
The Legacy of Life Day
"We celebrate a day of peace, a day of harmony, a day of joy we all can share”
- Leia's Life Day Song
Lucas' primary (and only) contribution to the Holiday Special was centering the story around Chewbacca's family. He also gave CBS a 40+ page "Wookie Bible" to reference during the production.
Ralph McQuarrie's Holiday Special concept art for Wookie houses on Kashyyyk was our first glimpse of the planet, and remained largely unchanged all the way up to Revenge of the Sith.
Attichitcuk in the "mind evaporator" about to enjoy some Diane Carroll
Life Day has seen an unprecedented resurgence in popularity, especially at the shops in Galaxy's Edge
The special continues to find its way into modern Star Wars from Revenge of the Sith to The Mandalorian
A fantastic compilation of all the commercials that aired on CBS during the Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978
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Production Credits:
Written By: Mikel Howarth & Alex Stewart
Produced By: Mikel Howarth
Directed By: Mikel Howarth, Alex Stewart, and C-B7
Thank you for listening! May the force be with you, and may the stars light your way!