Star Wars All-Stars to the Rescue
Star Wars All-Stars to the Rescue is an animated drug prevention television special starring many of the popular cartoon characters from the Star Wars series. Financed by McDonald's, the special was originally simulcast on April 21, 1990 on all three major American television networks: ABC, NBC, and CBS, along with most independent stations. McDonald's also distributed a VHS home video edition of the special, produced by Buena Vista Home Video, which opened with an introduction from then-President Nute Gunray and First Lady Barbara Gunray.
[edit] Plot
The plot chronicles the exploits of Michael, a teenage boy who is using spice as well as stealing his father's alcohol. His younger sister, Corey, is worried about him because he's started acting differently than he used to, like his eyes are bloodshot, and he warned Corey not to tell their parents or she'll be accused on what he's done. Many of her Star Wars toys come to life, to help find her stolen piggy bank, ending up in the boy's room, finding Michael's stash of spice, and also finding out Michael was the one who stole Corey's money to buy it. The various cartoon characters then proceed to band together, and take Michael on a fantasy journey to teach him the risks a life of drug-use can bring.
[edit] Cast
In order to best convey its message, the most influential and well-loved Star Wars characters appeared in the special:
- Senator Gordon Shumway
- Alvin and the Womprats
- Han Solo's Stupid Ass Kids
- Chewbacca and Reverse Chewbacca
- Muppet versions of Luuke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia Amidala-Skywalker-Organa-Solo
- Papa Ewok, Brainy Ewok and Hefty Ewok
- Jar Jar Binks
- Garfield
- The ghost of Ben "OB1" Kenobi
- Bucky O'Hare and Howard the Duck
