Review of The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) by Jared T — 28 May 2011

Better than episodes one, two and three combined.

This review of The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) was written by Jared T on 28 May 2011.

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

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