Tagged: Star Wars

On May 25th, 1977 in galaxy far, far away... moviegoers were introduced to a farmer boy from Tatooine, a smuggler and his Wookie, a princess, and a fearsome man dressed in black. Here are some of our favorite moments as Star Wars turns 35.

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Now let's talk about another icon, one with a light saber. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of "Star Wars." Thirty-five years ago, moviegoers first paid to see a tale from a long time ago in a galaxy far away.

RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

It changed the life of John Booth, author of "Collect All 21: Memoirs of a Star Wars Geek."

JOHN BOOTH: There were no space movies to me before "Star Wars."

INSKEEP: And then came "Star Wars 1."

MONTAGNE: Actually, Steve, that's "Star Wars 4."