Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell - Airs Dec 18th

Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell from Buena Vista Records
A long time ago there was an era when kids craved new Star Wars adventures ...and when they did come, it seemed to be eons apart. No more. Well, we're going to transport ourselves back to that golden age by laying belly-down on the living room floor and spinning some vintage vinyl. Let's start with an audio drama scripted by Brian Daley and played by a totally uncredited and unfamiliar cast. It was released in 1983 by Buena Vista Records and remains the lone "expanded universe" LP put out by Bantha Music. After that, Threepio regales us with some of the gang's lesser known adventures and even some spacey poetry. These additional tales come to us by a pair of 1984 7"s from the short-lived "Star Wars Adventures in Learning Fun / Star Wars Discovery Series." Along with proper narration from a familiar voice, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, "Adventures in ABC" is co-narrated by veteran voice actor William Woodson. We'll also enjoy a bit of "reasonably creative jazz" from Ron Carter and his smooth all-star ensemble.
The Rebel Alliance has just destroyed the dreaded Death Star—but their fight against the evil Galactic Empire is far from over. Forced to set up a new base on the inhospitable ice world of Hoth, the Rebels must divert the Empire's attention from the move. Han Solo and Luke Skywalker are sent out as decoys against what they think is a lone Imperial Star Destroyer. Unfortunately, the Rebel attack analysts haven't given our heroes all the facts! And without money, the Rebellion cannot continue its fight for freedom. Princess Leia and her Rebel team attempt a daring heist of Imperial funds—unaware of the treachery that awaits them. It is a time for daring, clever droids and a lightning fast trigger finger. Join Han, Luke, Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2 and C-3PO on their REBEL MISSION TO ORD MANTELL…

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