I have only read this thread today, but it really is irksome how someone came here with very valuable information about a version of Empire Strikes Back that I for one completely believe "Rauncher" on his statements and his memories only to be dismissed by the community here as him having a bad memory and not remembering things properly.

This all said and done it's worth a read of this thread because all this was said and done before the deleted scenes were released on Blu-ray in 2011 which would have proved "Rauncher" correct.

But I believe there are some very interesting nuggets of information here.

Take note of them... This man was no liar I can assure you of that.