This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect:
We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more).
Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.
What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the films.
Fun facts and impacts of this “creative scandal”!
… and so much more!
References:
The Star Wars Radio Dramas: Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR by Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto
Blast Points’ interview with Maria Jose and John
Archive dot org — Star Wars Radio Drama
Archive dot org — Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama
Archive dot org — Return of the Jedi Radio Drama
The Acolyte Renewal Fan Petition
Skytalkers x Super Yaki Collection
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