The 1978 Star Wars Christmas special — uh, sorry, holiday special — was the original example of “awesomely bad.” Now, a kind soul has distilled the entire two-hour show into five minutes (any more could make you spew your eggnog). In addition to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia (who sings a space holiday song), and Han Solo, it introduces Chewbacca’s family, plus guest appearances Golden Girl Bea Arthur and Jefferson Starship — get it?! “Starship!” — D.X. Ferris
This article appears in Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2007.