- Post
- #244130
- Topic
- Vader on 1977 Saturday Morning preview
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/244130/action/topic#244130
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(I'm new here, sorry if this topic is redundant)
Does anyone else remember Darth Vader's appearance on the 'Wacko Saturday Morning Preview and Other Good Stuff Special' back in the fall of '77?
I've been to several sites that feature photos & video of 'Star Wars' tv guest spots (Donny & Marie, Bob Hope special,Sesame Street, Carrie/Leia on SNL). None of them seem to remember the 'Wacko' special.
I can't remember too much of it now (I was 6), I remember Vader shouting "Wacko!" (followed by a deep breath). He had a few other lines, but he seemed to just stand around & talk most of the show, not too much "force" action. And I remember a commercial for the special referring to "Darth 'Star Wars' Vader". This was a big deal in the days before sequels,prequels, Holiday Special, etc. Soupy Sales (with Whitefang & Blacktooth) was the best thing about the special.
Here's a still photo of "Vader" & the cast promoting the show:
http://www.bothanstation.com/images/wacko.jpg
More info here:
http://www.bothanstation.com/images/wacko_letter.jpg
And here's more about the (short-lived)'Wacko' series, if anyone is curious:
http://www.retroland.com/pop_view.php?eid=339&cid=5&decade=1970
If anyone knows of sites (I haven't found any searching google over the years) that feature audio/video of this special or any other information about it, please let me know.
Thanks,
Teej