I think the answer is that Lucas had a lot more enthusiasm for Star Wars back then than he does now.
Post #609425
- Author
 - thecolorsblend
 - Parent topic
 - What exactly was stopping George from "handing off" the prequels???
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 - https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/609425/action/topic#609425
 - Date created
 - 22-Nov-2012, 3:25 PM