WookieeWarrior77

I’m trying to figure out all the TV episodes from the golden age (so the time the movies were out and popular, meaning 70s and 80s; this isn’t the thread for bringing up Family Guy) that reference Star Wars in any way. Like for example, Michael mentions Darth Vader in a Knight Rider episode. And the girls say they went to the Empire Strikes Back in a Facts of Life episode. That kind of thing. There’s more I’ve got, but I’ll leave some for the discussion.

Uncle Owen’s “that’s what I’m afraid of” gives me chills, knowing about the reveal in the next movie; as well as Ben’s explanation of how Luke’s father died. Another chill inducing line is, “You must do what you feel is right of course.”

A line I’ve always loved in Empire I don’t hear people ever mention is after Han hits Lando in the prison cell and he (Lando) says, “I’ve done all I can! I’m sorry I can’t do more but I’ve got my own problems!” To which Han replies as he lies on the ground, struggling to get up, “Yeah, you’re a real hero…”

Bob Saget, at just 65, shockingly.

The original 1979 Muppet movie would be my favorite, but I’m curious what the most popular answer is.

Usually November 17, but I went with the second option this past year as I didn’t have a chance to watch it until the Saturday before Thanksgiving actually. I’ve always felt it had more of a Thanksgiving feel to it than Christmas anyway.

Original unaltered trilogy
Thrawn trilogy of books
Holiday special

I really don’t get too caught up on what’s canon, and what’s not. And even if I don’t consider something in my personal canon does not mean I refuse to watch it. There are things about the other movies I really like (specifically TFA, which I would include if it didn’t contradict Heir to the Empire). This is just the stuff I consider to be the main story(and the best content) in my head. I’m yet to delve into more of the EU, but from what I’ve read, I anticipate liking it.

Ooh, maybe the Muppet show episode too

The Empire Strikes Back is the coolest sounding title I think. But I definitely agree about it being neat that Return of the Jedi has a double meaning in its title.

Bobafettdied said:

I always get a little frog in my throat when the strings swell up and turn Yub Nub into an incredibly emotional moment as luke sees his father join obi wan and yoda.

I love it. I hate the change.

Agreed 100%! For everyone who says the new music is more emotional and yub nub is just silly I try and explain this, but if you don’t get it, you just don’t get it.

I actually really like the colors on the GOUT, and while the quality may not be the greatest, I still love those DVDs, and don’t find the quality to be as bad as most say (although still unexcusable as the best official release of such classic movies). Even though I know the op said official releases, I’d say 4k77 has the most eye pleasing color palette to me.

LeperMessiah117 said:

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Yes, Temple of Doom.

Even though I prefer Raiders, I still love Temple of Doom, and think it gets a very bad rap.

A place to discuss the REAL end song of ROTJ. I don’t get why everyone says the '97 song is better. Yub Nub is more fun and fits the mood better. (And the added planet scenes are too prequel-ish for my liking.)

LeperMessiah117 said:

Return of the Jedi is not the worst film of the original trilogy.
What is in your opinion?

Mine’s Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Favorite episode of Droids or Ewoks?

Sure the Vader scene was cool, the pilots were nice, and it tied in nicely to the original Star Wars at the end; but other than that it just isn’t a very good movie in my not so humble opinion.

For Star Wars, I would keep the removal of the cardboard cutouts in the throne room scene, and if I have to pick something more significant, I’d say the Biggs scene because it falls more under the “directors cut scene” category (instead of unecessary bad CGI).
For Empire, I would keep the added samoa scenes because at least they used a costumed person instead of CGI like most of the additions and alterations.
Then for Jedi I would keep the cleanup of the rancor scene, but if that doesn’t count, then I’ll say the blinking ewoks.(it’s hardly noticeable)
(I really don’t like any of the changes that much if you couldn’t tell. Yub Nub rules.)

My answer would probably be the 1983 Return of the Jedi novel by James Kahn. I like how much it talks about the backstory of Anakin and Ben. To be honest, I love anything that talks about the events of the prequels before the prequels existed.

I try to watch them at least once each year, definitely watching parts from time to time, it’s always something special to watch the full movies at once.

Probably the “Star Wars Storybook” from '78, although my dad has a bunch of the trading cards.