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The "Blue Harvest" moniker was a clever, "horror beyond imagination" prank that allowed one of the biggest film franchises in history to shoot under the radar. 1. Blue Harvest
While Return of the Jedi was released in 1983, the term "Blue Harvest" lived on in Star Wars lore. If you'd like to explore this topic further,
from the making of Return of the Jedi . Other working titles used by Lucasfilm. from the making of Return of the Jedi
The ruse was so successful that it worked until the actors playing Han, Luke, and Leia arrived on set, at which point it became obvious to bystanders that this was not a low-budget horror film, but the next Star Wars film.
The 2007 Family Guy episode, which parodied A New Hope , was titled "Blue Harvest" as a nod to this history.
The production crew wore hats and T-shirts featuring the "Blue Harvest" title, which have since become prized collectibles, representing a fun piece of behind-the-scenes history.