Yes, it was a long, long time ago…
It was 30 years ago today that “The Empire Strikes Back“ became part of pop culture. Here’s a look at two of the stars trying to explain to Jane Pauley what she missed at the end of the first film.
– Geoff Boucher
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"Oh, my god, like science-fiction is like, HARD."
Wow. I'm surprised the fangirl nation isn't burning her in effigy.