New documentary unravels origins of bizarre Star Wars holiday special

ViewA long time ago, on TV sets far, far away, Star Wars got weird.

Described as "completely mental" and "the definition of cringe-worthy", the infamous two-hour Star Wars Holiday Special aired on CBS in 1978. It was an odd mashup: part Star Wars, part 1970's variety show.

Think "Golden Girls" actor Bea Arthur in the Star...