Return of the Jedi (1983)
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
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SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy?
"Return of the Jedi had just come out. So they were crazy for anything that had anything to do with Return of the Jedi."
— Josh
Referenced regarding why Yak Face action figures sold well in Europe but not in America.
Dec 12, 2025
#062725
SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: What's the deal with Bond, James Bond?
"Return of the Jedi, 1983. The famous speeder bike chase scene."
— Josh
Return of the Jedi's speeder bike chase was shot using Steadicam technology, with Garrett Brown walking slowly through redwood forests that were then sped up in post-production.
Jun 27, 2025
#061822
Selects: How Steadicams Work
"The famous speeder bike chase scene on the indoor yeah. California's Redwood National Park doubled as indoor."
— Chuck
Featured an iconic steadicam shot of Garrett Brown walking slowly while the film was sped up.
Jun 18, 2022
#040922
Selects: A Partial History of Action Figures
"Return of the Jedi had just come out. So they were crazy for anything that had anything to do with Return of Jedi."
— Chuck
Chuck discusses when Return of the Jedi came out and its impact on toy sales.
Apr 9, 2022
#100119
Guardian Angels: Behind the Red Beret
"John: He's got a full-size Admiral Ackbar that Admiral Ackbar is dressed up in Napoleonic war era naval uniform."
Admiral Ackbar from Star Wars referenced in Adam Savage's workshop collection.
Oct 1, 2019
#112416
Should Advertising to Kids Be Banned?
"Into the 95 rerun of Return of the Jedi"
Referenced in listener mail about how toy companies repurposed Robin Hood toys for Star Wars merchandise.
Nov 24, 2016
#110316
A Partial History of Action Figures
"Return of the Jedi had just come out. So they were crazy for anything that had anything to do with Return of the Jedi."
— Josh
Josh discusses how Return of the Jedi's release affected toy sales in Europe during the mid-1980s.
Nov 3, 2016
#061616
How Steadicams Work
"Return of the Jedi, 1983, the famous speeder bike chase scene."
— Josh
Cited as featuring a famous steadicam shot of a speeder bike chase in a forest.
Jun 16, 2016
#050516
How LSD Works
"The first three trilogy, the original trilogy was when he made it at a much younger age."
— Chuck
Referenced as part of the original Star Wars trilogy George Lucas created at a younger age.
May 5, 2016
#010510
How Noodling Works
"Noodling reminds me of that sand monster in Return of the Jedi."
— Josh
Josh compared noodling to the sarlacc pit monster from Return of the Jedi.
Jan 5, 2010
Cast
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Sebastian Shaw
Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid
The Emperor
Frank Oz
Yoda (voice)
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader (voice)
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Alec Guinness
Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi
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