I had a vague recollection of this from my childhood, but Andrew Sullivan posted a link to this clip the other day and I was reminded how truly, truly awful 1978’s Star Wars Holiday Special (amazingly, featuring the majority of the film’s cast, not to mention the likes of Bea Arthur, Art Carney, and Harvey Korman) was:

From the Wikipedia plot synopsis:

It is Life Day (a holiday analogous to Christmas on Earth). Chewbacca is on his way home to see his family and to celebrate the holiday, accompanied by his friend, Han Solo. Not long after departing Tatooine in the Millennium Falcon, the duo find themselves chased by two Star Destroyers, which Han derisively refers to as an “Imperial garbage scow.” After a short argument whether they should abort the mission a decision is made to move forward. Han then sends the Falcon into hyperspace.

Meanwhile, on Kashyyyk, Chewie’s family is anxiously awaiting and preparing for Chewbacca’s return. For the most part, they are going on with their everyday lives. However, Chewie’s family is a bit nervous, because Chewbacca has not arrived yet. Malla takes down a framed picture of Chewbacca; her father-in-law Itchy, notices her worries and reassures Malla that Chewie is safe, and she replaces the picture. Itchy then gets out a movie (in the form of a futuristic capsule), and gives it to his grandson, Lumpy, to play on their movie device. After the movie is over, the family begins to do various chores….

It only gets worse from there.

And while we’re on the subject, anyone else remember the two Ewoks TV movies, Caravan of Courage and Battle for Endor?