Review of The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) by Pedro C — 30 Mar 2012

This was absolutely terrible, horrible but just but I just wouldn't look away...

This review of The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) was written by Pedro C on 30 Mar 2012.

The Star Wars Holiday Special has generally received very negative reviews.

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