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Star Wars' Controversial Holiday Special Was Referenced In Skeleton Crew, And I Absolutely Love It
CinemablendStory by mick.joest@CinemaBlend.com (Mick Joest)
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The long-maligned 'Star Wars' holiday special gets a nod in Disney+'s 'Skeleton Crew', delighting fans with a blast from the past.
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- The 1978 'Star Wars' holiday special, widely panned by fans, is referenced in the new Disney+ series 'Skeleton Crew'.
- The cheeky reference is sure to delight longtime 'Star Wars' devotees who have long clamored for the disastrous holiday special to be acknowledged.
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Mick Joest, Disney+, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Star Wars Holiday Special