Mark Hamill Talks Star Wars | Carson Tonight Show

Mark Hamill has always interviewed well, it's incredible

Surprised they actually left the vintage ads in this clip...they usually edit them out

So refreshing to see the original response and feedback from 1977 Star Wars. I was just entering grade 5 when it was released in 70mm Dolby. Such fond, fond memories.

Happy Star Wars day everyone! May the force be with you!

As a 14 year old kid seeing that movie on the big screen n 1977, I remember being totally captivated by the special effects. That kind of realism had never been done up to that time. And now, as a 60 year old today, I still enjoy watching it occasionally.

Mark Hamill was and is such a good story teller, and how I miss Johnny Carson! And I especially miss the simplicity of the 70's! A bygone ERA of movies and television, and incredible talent, you just don't see anymore!

As classic as the interview is, nothing beats seeing some of those retro commercials.

Thank you for leaving the commercials in. It is a blast to see the vintage ads and a bit melancholy for product and stores that no longer exist. Also thank you for leaving in the musical beds with Doc and the band, they were there for local station continuity but it’s wonderful to hear that orchestra play.

Still remember as a 12 year old the impact STAR WARS had on me and culture in general at that time. Have never seen a film have such a influence since.

Saw Star Wars when it debut in 1977 I was twelve. I’m now 58 and still a huge fan.

If you were lucky enough to see Star Wars ('A New Hope' was not a thing back then) on the big screen, you know it was one of the coolest things ever. As a kid growing up in the 70s, I had the t-shirt, and even though I was called a nerd by some, I rocked it proudly. Cinema isn't what it used to be, and cultural moments like that are exceedingly rare, but it was pretty special seeing those opening words describing the Hero's Journey about to unfold dissolve into infinite twilight, hear the crash and bang of William's score, as attack ships blazed across the black, celluloid sky.

1977-1983 brought about the Star Wars blitz, the magnitude of which hasn't been seen before or since, and won't be repeated. Seemingly every day on television, there was something about the movies. I am proud to have seen it in a theater in 1977. Thank you for this segment. Luke Skywalker sitting next to HooDoo???? What a blast!!

If Mark Hamill sitting next to Charles Nelson Reilly and Ed McMahon on the set of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson isn't **THE** most 70's thing ever, then I would like to see what actually is.

I was 6 years old when Star Wars was released. For the majority of kids of my Generation (X) it was our first Film we saw in a Movie theater.

We knew of course that the Jimmy Fallons, and Kimmels and whoevers of today can't hold a candle to Johny Carson, those days are gone. But It's so surprising to see how openly Mark Hamill talks and how funny he is. Actors don't talk like this in today's interviews. It's so refreshing to watch but also kind of sad that it was 50 years ago.

My son was born the day that movie came out.

The commercials are also excellent.

I liked that the band played the disco version of the theme.

man, mark really was an amazing storyteller. no wonder he's such a good voice actor. that alex guinness impression was spot on! not only did his voice transformed from a kid to an old man, his overall demeanour changed, the same way when he does his joker lines in the booth.

May The Force be with us All!! 😎👊✊🍁♈