Radio Index
Star Wars
Description
George Lucas' original 'Star Wars' movie was produced as a radio drama after the film became a hit. The 1981 dramatization aired on NPR and went beyond the movie's scope, following the pre-release novelization; 13 30-minute episodes. After 'The Empire Strikes Back', a radio version of the sequel aired (10 30-minute episodes). 'The Return of the Jedi' finally reached radio in fall 1996, first in 2 parts on NPR (Oct 19-20) as part of a pledge weekend, later broken into 6 30-minute episodes. The full trilogy is available on cassette and CD. The log is in 3 parts (STAR WARS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, THE RETURN OF THE JEDI); 'The Making of Star Wars For Radio' is included in the STAR WARS list.
Star Wars is an American media franchise created by George Lucas. The space opera saga began with the original Star Wars film (1977) and quickly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. It has expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe. Star Wars is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time and has a large following.
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