sort of. but i never bought into it - even before 1999. it was also well known that ToD is comprised of many things abandoned during Raiders.
there are so many stories, accolades and anecdotes that are, at best groslly embellished, but in most cases totally bogus. was really hoping lucas' recent stunts as making himself the self-annointed leader and trail blazer of 'black cinema' would finally blow it all open and cause a thorough revision to discredit all of it.