The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 1978 American television special that originally aired on November 17, 1978, on CBS. Plot: It is set in the universe of the sci-fi-based Star Wars media franchise. On Life Day, Chewbacca, accompanied by Han Solo, is headed home to see his family. Along the way, the duo is chased by two Star Destroyers, but they escape into hyperspace. Meanwhile, on Kashyyyk, Chewbacca's family is preparing for his return. Hoping to find the Mi