November 17, 1978 –
The two-hour Star Wars Holiday Special aired for the first and only time on CBS on this date. (I must strongly warn readers not to attempt to watch the entire special in one seating – stronger men have been driven to drink and drugs for less.)
George Lucas famously tried (and failed) to buy up all master copies to make sure it was never broadcast again.
The Haus of Dcaligari 