# Byte — Gary Kurtz Star Wars Fogotten Man

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Podcast: [Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/exploring-humanity-through-sci-fi-390598)
Published: 2026-05-24T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scifitalk.podbean.com/e/byte-%e2%80%94-gary-kurtz-star-wars-fogotten-man/
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Duration seconds: 204

## Resource

Star Wars Memories author Craig Miller, Lucasfilm’s original Director of Fan Relations and one of the key figures responsible for building the franchise’s early community. Miller reflects on his time working closely with Gary Kurtz, the producer of Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980), offering rare insight into Kurtz’s creative philosophy, leadership style, and lasting influence on the saga.

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