Somehow a show designed for a live, in-person audience is thriving in 2020's socially distanced reality. I say "somehow," but the answer is clear to anyone who watches: the hosts' earnest, brilliant, bizarre, and hilarious hard work has to be seen to be understood, but once you experience it, you cannot help but be moved. This year has brought me very few moments of unhindered joy and relief--many of them have been from watching this show. You will believe a Toydarian can fly, you will believe that you can laugh again. The show is very very funny and I cannot recommend it enough.
38 Reviews
Strange Magic
ajmckeon18 July 2020
As a 31 year old father, I didn't think there was a George Lucas project I could like more than Strange Magic. Then The George Lucas Talk Show came along. Thank you George for continuing to create even after the overlords at Disney stole Star Wars from you and left you with a measly few billion dollars.
Watto and Patrick are fun too.
C+
Watto and Patrick are fun too.
C+
GS
marianafeijof20 July 2020
Truly the Best
mra-0512720 July 2020
A True Delight
mcdavemcdougal20 July 2020
The chemistry between George Lucas, Watto, and their wacky, nap-prone producer Patrick has made this show a must-see for comedy fans. After the COVID-related hiatus of the live show, the gang decided to do some fundraising with a marathon viewing of the entire chronological Star Wars film series (including the Holiday Special and both Ewok films) on May the 4th; since those 34+ hours of comedy occurred, each Sunday we have been lucky enough to see the silliness continue and evolve. The possibilities of what you will get out of each episode keep it surprising; the comedians behind it make it essential.
Makes me laugh so hard I almost wake up my baby
jenkcav28 July 2020
I love The George Lucas Talk Show. I've been watching the show a lot while trying to get my infant to sleep, and more than once I laugh so hard that I almost wake him up. The hosts are so funny and have great chemistry. The guests they have on the show are a lot of fun. This show makes me love Star Wars even more, yet even if you're not a Star Wars fan you'll still have fun watching The George Lucas Talk Show. I hope it continues to stream for a long time.
Not For Sith Lords
jakemcdoo28 July 2020
This show is just what the world - nay, GALAXY needs right now. George, Watto and Patrick all keep it light and talk about movies and The Biz.
Interesting to find out which Fame-o people are "OFFER ONLY"
My only complaint (studio note) is that the show could be a little bit longer. It just seems short to me. YIPPEEE.
Interesting to find out which Fame-o people are "OFFER ONLY"
My only complaint (studio note) is that the show could be a little bit longer. It just seems short to me. YIPPEEE.
May Detours Be With You
tesslynn20 July 2020
Ever wonder "What if Star Wars was funny?" George Lucas self financed 39 COMPLETED episodes of a fully animated Star Wars series, Star Wars Detours. In 2012, the Walt Disney Company bought Lucasfilm and subsequently put Detours in the Disney vault. In these trying times, the people need Detours now more than ever.
Listen to retired filmmaker George Lucas, Watto, and producer Patrick Cotnoir discuss this and more on the George Lucas Talk show.
This is my favorite show that is 3.5 hours long every week no matter what.
Listen to retired filmmaker George Lucas, Watto, and producer Patrick Cotnoir discuss this and more on the George Lucas Talk show.
This is my favorite show that is 3.5 hours long every week no matter what.
The Bespin of the Best!
cmasback-8569028 July 2020
As someone that never missed a live GLTS each month at a theater that had trouble keeping the arm rests attached to the seats. It is a special treat to be able to watch from the comfort of my own home for 4-32 hours at a time. Retired filmmaker George Lucas and his CGI sidekick Watto, will inform, enlighten, and excite you all why raising money for good causes. Please do not forget to follow @patrickcotnoir on twitter if you really want to be cool.
My first review since 2002
h_proudfoot26 July 2020
I haven't been compelled to write an IMDB review in over 18 years, but let me say that GLTS is just. that. good. (Also, all my previous reviews are terrible and I disavow them as teenage ineptitude in action; don't let them color your views on my taste level or human worth.)
Anyway, you should watch this show, especially now that it is available to all of us outside of New York City. It's very good -- especially if you like snacks, naps, and little twists. Who doesn't like those things?? If you don't, fine, but there's plenty of other stuff too! Give it a chance, will ya?
Anyway, you should watch this show, especially now that it is available to all of us outside of New York City. It's very good -- especially if you like snacks, naps, and little twists. Who doesn't like those things?? If you don't, fine, but there's plenty of other stuff too! Give it a chance, will ya?
Absurd with lots of heart and great guests
batesnun28 July 2020
This show has become the best part of my Sundays. Enough Star Wars talk to keep the biggest superfan engaged, but entertaining even if you've never seen any of the films. Somehow simultaneously smart, silly, witty, and completely off-the-wall all at the same time. Guests have ranged from Nicole Byer to Kevin Smith to fan-favorite Robert Wuhl.
The best show of 2020!
homestarah-4106027 August 2020
They Rate Now?
robert-ascher26 August 2020
Best show on the stream yard
kjwaxy11 August 2020
One of the last great UCB shows becomes Essential anarchic TV for the modern malaise
dmurrayprofessional3 August 2020
I am a former disgruntled UCB Padawan that left most UcB shows feeling like I was probably wasting my life and my dreams were all a total sham, but then I found the George Lucas Talk Show. I didn't get to witness the wild and woolly glory days of UcB past where experimental comedic theater ran rampant, but I doubt any of it had as much heart and soul as the George Lucas Talk Show. Gentle, generous souls George Lucas and child slave trader extraordinaire Watto take the talk show format to a galaxy far far away from what competing meta ironic talk shows are doing, and somehow always manage to wrangle in some of the most confounding high profile guests along the way.
The Twitch era has really benefitted the show in every way. Especially regarding the guests who back in the flesh world were often actively confused or struggling to catch up. In quarantine everyone feels looser and less self conscious and that's exactly what makes the show fly by like an Irish man on an runaway pod racer.
What did we have to look forward to on Sundays? A sad British man in a box telling us about how the world is dying? Well now there's a reason to rejoice, kick back and butter your boys and maybe learn a little twist or two along the way.
10 Ton Tons out of Ton. watch this show!!
The Twitch era has really benefitted the show in every way. Especially regarding the guests who back in the flesh world were often actively confused or struggling to catch up. In quarantine everyone feels looser and less self conscious and that's exactly what makes the show fly by like an Irish man on an runaway pod racer.
What did we have to look forward to on Sundays? A sad British man in a box telling us about how the world is dying? Well now there's a reason to rejoice, kick back and butter your boys and maybe learn a little twist or two along the way.
10 Ton Tons out of Ton. watch this show!!
The internet's coolest talk show
jessedvandenbergh3 August 2020
Celebrated filmmaker 'parts the kimono' with special guests and celebrities
ianservin3 August 2020
What an incredible show!
I had not heard of Mr. Lucas before stumbling across this programme, however after being introduced to him and his lovable gang of friends on "Twitch Television" I dove into his filmography.
Wow, what a talent! Have you seen Howard the Duck?? What. A. Film.
We are truly blessed to have this artist give us a behind the scenes look into the marvelous magic of movie making and giving us the "inside scoop" on the wonderful world of Hollywood. More like "Hollyweird"!!
I had not heard of Mr. Lucas before stumbling across this programme, however after being introduced to him and his lovable gang of friends on "Twitch Television" I dove into his filmography.
Wow, what a talent! Have you seen Howard the Duck?? What. A. Film.
We are truly blessed to have this artist give us a behind the scenes look into the marvelous magic of movie making and giving us the "inside scoop" on the wonderful world of Hollywood. More like "Hollyweird"!!
I look forward to this show every week
froehlichjessica5 October 2020
Tongue
danielrmclane4 August 2020
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Like butter!
davidhsky3 August 2020
Nice
bluebomber-625443 August 2020
One of the best pieces of art in 2020
rshrumm2 May 2021
Just an amazing experience of funny comedians (and producer Pat) doing silly bits. I admit that I do mostly listen to it as a podcast. As a person who has always hated Star Wars, it actually made me appreciate the series a little more, even though they really barely talk about Star Wars.
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