1980s
Wilton Star Wars cake pans & decorations (1980s)
Shaped pans and candles from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back From a galaxy far, far away… Wilton brings you exciting shaped pans and candles
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1970s
Stitch or treat: Some vintage Halloween costume patterns that you could sew back in the seventies
There were several great vintage Halloween costume patterns available in the ’70s and ’80s. Butterick, Simplicity and McCalls all offered some basic costume designs and many variations were possible.
1970s
George Lucas on the gamble and success of Star Wars (1977)
What sets ‘Star Wars’ apart from its predecessors are the special effects (some 365 separate shots) and the extraordinary richness of Lucas’ imagination.
1950s
How the world welcomed baby Carrie Fisher (1956)
Fishers’ Baby Early (October 22, 1956) The baby expected by crooner Eddie Fisher and his actress wife, Debbie Reynolds, arrived almost three weeks ahead of
1980s
Brooks soars again in ‘Spaceballs’ spoof (1987)
Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs may not be quite in the league of Blazing Saddles, it is sharp enough to make it clear that Brooks is back in fine form.
1980s
Star Wars video game cartridges from Parker Brothers (1982 & 1983)
Star Wars Empire Strikes Back video game cartridge (1982) The Imperial Walkers are moving toward the Rebel base on the Ice Planet Hoth. Can you
1970s
Star Wars takes off (1977)
“Star Wars” takes off by Jerry Buck Star Wars is a dazzling galactic swashbuckler, a smashing movie and a smash hit. Far and away the
1970s
Star Wars blooper reel with outtakes (1977)
Star Wars blooper/gag reel (with outtakes) Note: There is no sound on the first few clips (original sound was not present). Credit: J W Rinzler
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