Episode · Stuff You Should Know · 2025-12-13

Books mentioned on Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular

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Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK.

Josh Clark recommended How Star Wars Conquered the Universe by Chris Taylor.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

   How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

   Chris Taylor · at 51:58

   How Star Wars Conquered the Universe by Chris Taylor is an extensive cultural history that explores the massive global phenomenon of the Star Wars franchise and its profound impact on entertainment and society.

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   “There's a book called How Star Wars Conquered the Universe that has a very interesting chapter about this. That's where we found it asserted that George Lucas never said that he would smash this thing with a sledgehammer.”

   Josh Clark Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular 2025-12-13 Listen at 51:58

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