E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and the creator of Star Wars toys
Summary
This episode of The History Hour explores the cultural impact of science fiction through several key stories. It features Peter Coyote discussing his role in E.T. and how he contributed to the film’s emotional climax. The show also examines the legacy of author Octavia E. Butler, highlighting her struggles as a Black woman in the genre and her prophetic visions of societal collapse. Additionally, it covers the history of Star Trek’s first interracial kiss on TV and the chaotic production of Turkey’s infamous "Turkish Star Wars." Finally, the episode details how the original Star Wars film r…
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction to the episode
Preview of topics: ET, Turkish Star Wars, and Sci-Fi
Peter Coyote on filming and the legacy of ET
The history and global nature of science fiction
Octavia Butler: Life, works, and prophetic vision
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Star Trek: The famous 1968 interracial kiss
The making of the Turkish Star Wars
How Star Wars changed toy marketing forever
The famous 1981 Norwegian football commentary
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