The Story of the Faithful Wookiee



The Story of the Faithful Wookiee is an animated story that aired as part of the 1978 made-for-TV-film The Star Wars Holiday Special. It was produced by Nelvana and is considered to be one of the higher points of the special. The segment is notable for being the first appearance of Boba Fett, as well as having most of the original Star Wars cast voicing their respective characters.

The animation quality and graphics are generally considered to be good for their time (1978). However, Nelvana gave the Star Wars universe their own interpretation. For example, R2-D2 is quite flexible for a droid, and Han Solo has a slightly distorted face. The animation style as well as some of these character models were used nearly a decade later in the Star Wars: Droids animated series, which served as a spin-off of sorts to the segment. The Star Wars: Ewoks animated series also used these techniques.

Synopsis
A mysterious figure (Boba Fett) befriends Luke and Friends. Soon, we find out that Boba was working for Darth Vader and the Empire. Chewbaca, not fooled says that (through C-3PO's translation) that the bounty hunter "Didn't smell right."

Memorable quotes
"I see why they call you the best bounty hunter in the Galaxy."

- Darth Vader to Boba Fett

"Maybe I can help you. I am Boba Fett."

- Boba Fett to Luke Skywalker and C-3PO

Voice cast

 * Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
 * Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa
 * Harrison Ford as Han Solo
 * Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
 * James Earl Jones as Darth Vader
 * Unknown as Captain Kazan

Crew

 * George Lucas (story)
 * Ben Burtt .... sound designer/editor
 * Jenn de Joux .... video animation
 * Elizabeth Savel .... video animation

Characters

 * C-3PO
 * Chewbaca
 * Boba Fett
 * Kazan
 * Leia Organa
 * R2-D2
 * Luke Skywalker
 * Han Solo
 * Darth Vader

Droid models

 * 3PO-series protocol droid
 * R2-series astromech droid

Locations

 * Panna system
 * Panna
 * Panna City
 * Mud Moon of Panna
 * Ring Base

Organizations and titles

 * Alliance to Restore the Republic
 * Galactic Empire

Sapient species

 * Human
 * Muun
 * Wookiee

Vehicles and vessels

 * Imperial Speeder
 * Millennium Falcon
 * RS Revenge

Weapons and technology

 * Talisman
 * Sleeping virus

Behind the scenes

 * When Boba Fett goes into Panna City, a creature that resembles a Muun can be seen walking by.