Quite possibly the worst television program ever made. It aired on November 17, 1978 on
CBS.
Avalyn's writeup
supercedes mine, so here's a transcript of a
TV Guide advertisement of that dreaded show.
AN ALL NEW TELEVISION SPECIAL
A long time ago,
in a galaxy far,far away...
STAR
WARStm
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Starring
MARK HAMILL
as Luke Skywalkertm
HARRISON FORD
as Han Solotm
CARRIE FISHER
as Princess Leiatm
With
ANTHONY DANIELS
as C-3POtm
PETER MAYHEW
as Chewbaccatm
R2-D2tm
as Himself
And
JAMES EARL
JONES
as the voice of
Darth Vadertm
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil imperial forces
to help Chewbacca reach is imperiled family on the Wookee planet--
in time for Life Day; their most important day of the year!
WITH THEIR SPECIAL GUEST STARS: DIAHAN CARROLL
BEATRICE ARTHUR THE JEFFERSON STARSHIP
ART CARNEY AND HARVEY KORMAN
8PM CBS 2