I can see why lol. He probably annoyed the hell out of him😂 mark was a different person before he got in a car crash after the first Star Wars. He was pretty hyper and pubescent. the only time we ever really see his personality like this is in a new hope.
@@KevinSchmitt77 If someone offered you twenty bucks today to go away, wouldn't you take it; I mean, chances are, you're gonna go away either way (most people don't wanna be THAT guy), and I'd rather have an extra twenty in my pocket if everything else is gonna be the same.
yes it is such an underrated phrase. i just looked it up and it is rated 83,457th. If I had a nickel for every time someone commented on youtube that something was underrated, i would be a very rich man.
Interesting note: The little person Mark is referring to here is the great Jack Purvis, whom was also in a musical comedy duo called the Mini-Tones with fellow Star Wars co-star Kenny Baker. Unfortunately Jack suffered an accident in 1991 where his cars brakes failed when he was working on it and it rendered him quadriplegic. He was a staple actor in many of Terry Gilliam's films of the 1980's.
NOOOOOO!! I loved Jack in Time Bandits, and always wondered why he didn't do more stuff after the 80's. I didn't realize this is who Mark was talking about, and that that's what happened to him! Sad now. =(
-Wow, So sorry to hear about Jack's car accident. And to be a quadriplegic for the rest of your life has to be the worst of the worst that can happen to a person. I have only a general idea of how it was for Jack because i fell of a mobile home roof and broke my hip bone and shoulder bone & that put me in a wheel chair for half a year But in a full year i was back to myself again with only a very slight limp. I really hate hearing things like this happen to good people.
Luke Richardville actually snowflake I am sick of cursing, spent 26 years in the military idiots with no education cursing like sailors. It is a great gauge of ones intelligence. Mark Hamel is NOT my God like he is yours, now go and start planning for the next Star Wars Convention with all of your moron friends and grow up AH
Listening to Mark tell the story, and doing Sir Alec Guinness voice, we see how much he was underrated as a talented actor and a great person. His voice work is top-notch... and he's still married to his wife after 40+ years. No cheating, not a drug addict, no red flag. A swell guy... Luke Skywalker in real life.
Did you count all the times Johnny Carson interrupted him during his story?? that's right, 0, literally a great example on why he will always be the king of late night. Not saying late night show hosts are bad these days, but Johnny literally just sat back and let Mark just tell his hilarious story
I agree. Johnny seemed distracted and unimpressed. Wonder if it was because of a rush to get in the commercial break like Luke said, or if he had an issue with Mark or was just underwhelmed with Star Wars in general, though I don't recall hearing about any problems.
Carson was actually pretty good about letting people talk through. More likely the time for a commercial break was upon him and he needed to let Hamill get in a plug for the sequel, and/or whatever that white board he was about to hold up was requiring airtime. I agree this seemed abrupt but it is unusual.
The reason Mark Hamill was so good as Luke Skywalker, I think, is because in real life he is a positive, animated, fun person. Luke is like that, he's positive, adventurous, and loving.
That's what he was told about the casting. he couldn't believe he was actually the lead, and they had to explain those qualities he has that shine through so well. They wanted a pure, believable lad to be the archetypal hero.
Not only do I absolutely love Mark and love to hear him but obviously so did Johnny! He’s quiet an listens! He didn’t interrupt Mark at all! I miss Late Night Tv hosts like this.
Mark is such a phenomenal story teller! Years ago XM covered Star Wars Celebration V and I got to hear a panel he did talking about his time filming and the friendships he made. He really never seems to have a poor word to say about anyone either. Anything that could have been negative he always dresses up as quirky or endearing. He also had one of the best descriptions I ever heard for his storytelling. He was pointing out how anyone in the room could beat him in Star Wars trivia. But he wasn't there to talk trivia, "I'm here to paint you *word pictures* about my time there." And his love for the fans is amazing. He doesn't know Star Wars lore but he is a huge nerd himself so he understands the fans love for Star Wars and does his best for them.
John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Revelation 21 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” 1 Corinthians 6 18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Matthew 12 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Romans 8:6 21st Century King James Version 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace, Luke 12:20 21st Century King James Version 20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’ 1 Timothy 5:6 21st Century King James Version 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1 Corinthians 6 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God. 1 John 2:17 21st Century King James Version 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 8:51 21st Century King James Version 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” 2 John 9 21st Century King James Version 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. Titus 1:14 21st Century King James Version 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth. 2 Peter 3:18 21st Century King James Version 18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Romans 12:2 21st Century King James Version 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Hebrews 9:24 21st Century King James Version 24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Colossians 2:10 21st Century King James Version 10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power, Deuteronomy 6:14 21st Century King James Version 14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you 2 Corinthians 11:14 21st Century King James Version 14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Jeremiah 7 18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke Me to anger. 1 Corinthians 10 20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 1 Timothy 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Deuteronomy 8 19 And it shall be, if thou at all forget the Lord thy God and walk after other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish. 1 John 5 20 And we know that the Son of God is come and hath given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true; and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and Eternal Life. Acts 17 29 “For inasmuch, then, as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold or silver or stone, graven by art and of man’s devising. Proverbs 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 1 John 4 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world. 2 John 1 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Mark 8 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it. John 8 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” John 17 3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. 1 Timothy 2 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Acts 4 12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.” James 1 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. John 11 25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; 26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 6 68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life, Psalm 119 30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me. Psalm 119 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Romans 12 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God. 1 Peter 5 8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 John 2:16-17 21st Century King James Version 16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. James 1:21 21st Century King James Version 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. 1 Corinthians 15 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Thessalonians 5 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ John 3 18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:36 21st Century King James Version 36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 6:5 21st Century King James Version 5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 5:29 21st Century King James Version 29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:32 21st Century King James Version 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 6:40 21st Century King James Version 40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.” Mark 13:13 21st Century King James Version 13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Revelation 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. John 8:36 21st Century King James Version 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Mark 13 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.
@@CerpinTxt87 I get why you would say this in response but the truth of the matter is that now the audience is told when to laugh with a sign and all of it is planned before hand. You could hear them laughing but it wasnt forced it was authentic and the host wouldnt interrupt the guest constantly.
John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Revelation 21 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” 1 Corinthians 6 18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Matthew 12 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Romans 8:6 21st Century King James Version 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace, Luke 12:20 21st Century King James Version 20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’ 1 Timothy 5:6 21st Century King James Version 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1 Corinthians 6 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God. 1 John 2:17 21st Century King James Version 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 8:51 21st Century King James Version 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” 2 John 9 21st Century King James Version 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. Titus 1:14 21st Century King James Version 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth. 2 Peter 3:18 21st Century King James Version 18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Romans 12:2 21st Century King James Version 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Hebrews 9:24 21st Century King James Version 24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Colossians 2:10 21st Century King James Version 10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power, Deuteronomy 6:14 21st Century King James Version 14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you 2 Corinthians 11:14 21st Century King James Version 14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Jeremiah 7 18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke Me to anger. 1 Corinthians 10 20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 1 Timothy 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Deuteronomy 8 19 And it shall be, if thou at all forget the Lord thy God and walk after other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish. 1 John 5 20 And we know that the Son of God is come and hath given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true; and we are in Him that is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and Eternal Life. Acts 17 29 “For inasmuch, then, as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold or silver or stone, graven by art and of man’s devising. Proverbs 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 1 John 4 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world. 2 John 1 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Mark 8 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it. John 8 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” John 17 3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. 1 Timothy 2 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Acts 4 12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.” James 1 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. John 11 25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; 26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 6 68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life, Psalm 119 30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me. Psalm 119 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Romans 12 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God. 1 Peter 5:8 21st Century King James Version 8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 John 2:16-17 21st Century King James Version 16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. James 1:21 21st Century King James Version 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. 1 Corinthians 15 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Thessalonians 5 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ John 3 18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:36 21st Century King James Version 36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 6:5 21st Century King James Version 5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 5:29 21st Century King James Version 29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:32 21st Century King James Version 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 6:40 21st Century King James Version 40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.” Mark 13:13 21st Century King James Version 13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Revelation 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. John 8:36 21st Century King James Version 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Mark 13 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.
Listening to this and watching his mannerisms, and than transitioning to him speak at Star Wars celebration 2017 is awesome! He still has that amazing sense of storytelling
It's weird hearing about how great Sir Alec was... nowadays, he's mainly only known for Star Wars... but he was huge during his time.... Shows how much gets forgotten in time...
I only know him from Lawrence of Arabia, and I feel somewhat proud for having watched that movie which I know most people nowadays wouldn't have the intelligence or patience to be able to sit through
Mark Hamill shines charisma out of every pore of his being. His ease and comfort, the way he gestures expansively and uses his eyes to turn the stage into *his* stage, this is the strength of the oral tradition. And Johnny Carson, eternal master of the three-ring circus of late night television, knew when he saw a lion, and sat back and let him pace and roar in his space. You don't only see Mark Hamill's genius as a storyteller on display, but Johnny Carson's genius as an empathetic leader and avatar for the audience. He knew this was a moment to quash his ego and cede his space to the storyteller; it was his moment to lead by facilitation and curiosity. That was his gift and his genius -- he knew when to assert and when to withdraw; when to lead the subject and when to lead the audience.
He sold out his character! Sold out to the franchise as it was on a self destruct course and everyone told him. They don't listen. Spiting fans is how they relax nowadays
Bill The Bull Gates That is too good a guess, if I have to guess I'd call you a liar. Also, if you hate 'em jimmies, then don't say that they're greater than neutron.
honestly i don't like the beard, it adds like 20 years to the guy's face, look up a picture without the beard, he looks like 40. i know he's really 66 years old now, and with the beard he really looks it, too. Hopefully he shaves it off now that he doesn't need to be a Jedi hermit anymore
1:09 love when Carson, sensing the story derailing, gently prods Mark back by interjecting "Guinness is wonderful" to remind him where he was going with this. Master interviewer and host.
Purvis and Baker were both in Time Bandits together as well as in several other films. They were best friends and used to be vaudeville artists together. Purvis was also Ugnaught in ESB and both were Ewoks in ROTJ.
Love it how he casually mentions a sequel to Star Wars at the end of the interview as no one knew it would live on to be possibly the best film of all time
The more of his impressions I see, the more I realise Mark Hamill was wasted playing Luke, he's such a good actor and Lukes dialogue didn't do him justice. I'm glad he finally got his dues as a voice actor.
+Impatiens the Sorry Shmuck No, these were the days before third/fourth wave feminazis, SJWs and political correctness went mad and everyone was triggered about every fucking thing. I suggest you crawl back into your 'safe space' if you find something this old so offensive.
Find me a single story as compelling as this... Told by anyone from the cast or crew from any Star Wars film or television series made after the first three films. Those were real films made by real people with real love. TIMELESS
It's funny to watch reruns of Johnny Carson. There are so many times stories like this just go on and on, like they lead nowhere. Same was when Johnny would do sketches, they lasted WAAAAAY too long by today's standards. People had far more patience back then.
I love how he always refers to Alec Guinness as 'Sir Alec' as though he's an actual Jedi Knight Edit since apparently everyone thinks I don't know what knighthood is: I'm just saying it's weird for him to refer to someone he spent a lot of time with as 'Sir Alec' on every single occasion.
@@someguy9496 Yes, I know. Lots of people are. It's still weird to refer to someone (especially someone you personally worked with) by that title. It's like only referring to your friends as Mr. First Name.
@@CoRLex-jh5vx not really, Alec Guinness was a legend. Mark hamil was a small up and coming actor so really it’s the equivalent to acting with someone like Robert deniro, you’d probably still call him Mr even after the movie was done
Geez, I’d pay good money to see Mark Hamill make a show where he tells everyone stories fantasy or not like John Hurt (Wand store guy from Harry Potter) did in the show “The StoryTeller” in 1988
I guess it's a real audience compared to todays wooing circus seals. A warm up was usual but today if a comedian makes a long enough pause he gets all this pity laughter. The audio mix would be different as well. This is what the mike above the two catched from the audience compared to adding ones for the audience today.
Sci-fi was looked down on as "b-movie kids stuff" back in those days. That's why Star Wars blew up so big, because there was a lot of pent up demand from younger people. Well, Carson had an older crowd. People that could remember WW2 and the Great Depression. They were _hyper_ serious, and found sci-fi stuff to be frivolous. I can remember some old folks would get visibly angry that Star Wars was popular.
Jack Purvis? That was my first thought too. He was in all three original Star Wars films. He was long close friends with Kenny Baker who performed inside R2-D2. They had a comedy duo together. Baker died last year.
'Dwarf' was used to describe individuals with disproportionate dwarfism while 'Midget' was used to describe individuals who were proportionate dwarfs. Of course now they're commonly referred to collectively as just dwarfs or little people.
Dwarfism and being little are different things, you can be little because of diet and your parents being short but within the parameters of the general population but for dwarfism a medical condition is necessary.
Nathan S theres some interviews That he not happy bout the movie and choices that where made,ofc he not gonna say it straight that he hate it but even tho he had to change what he said cus he could probly get sued .the videos are all over youtube