Ep 15: The Power of the UA 150 with Hal Bryan

Aviation enthusiast and first generation fan Hal Bryan recalls seeing the Star Wars Trilogy in some of the Seattle area’s classic movie theaters, including the UA 150 where The Empire Strikes Back’s record-setting 61 week run took place. Bryan also sheds light on the origin and development of The Rocketeer Minute podcast. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Empire’s Fall 1979 theatrical trailer in celebration of the ultimate sequel’s 40th anniversary.

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Image Sources & Show Note Links:

• The Rocketeer Minute Podcast (hosted by Hal Bryan & Jim O’Kane)

• UA 150 Cinema (Seattle, WA) - CinemaTreasures.org

• UA 150 Cinema (Seattle, WA) - CinemaTour.com

• 'The Empire Strikes Back' played for a record-setting 61 weeks at Seattle’s UA 150 40 years ago - The Seattle Times

• ‘I was blown away!’: Readers share their memories of seeing 'The Empire Strikes Back' at Seattle's UA 150 - The Seattle Times

• Betting the Ranch: Remembering "The Empire Strikes Back" on its 40th Anniversary - The Digital Bits

• The Empire Strikes Back 1979 Trailer

• Empire40 Farthest From Live Stream with Paul Hirsch

• Gene Siskel reviews The Empire Strikes Back

• 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' Leads Weekend Box Office 23 Years After Reissue - Variety