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How Star Wars almost never happened - Part 1
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- History Dispatches
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- Aug 24, 2026
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- 964
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Summary
In the summer of 1977 the film Star Wars was released - igniting a global phenomenon that continues to this day. But the Star Wars that we know and love almost never happened. It was rejected by almost every major studio. In Part 1 of our story about the creation of Star Wars - we talk about the roots of the film, its creator - George Lucas - and the struggles with the script and financing. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film) https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/george-lucas-star-wars-facts https://everything-everywhere.com/the-history-of-star-wars/ Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Star_wars2.svg Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices