# Recast STAR WARS with the cast of a TV show **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 26, 2005, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660 "2005-05-26T20:38:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2005, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/21 "2005-05-26T23:11:37Z")
_Mork Wars_ (Cheating with all the extended uni-- err, _crossovers,_ really.) Robin Williams - Mork Skywalker Pam Dawber - Princess Mindy Jonathan Winters - Dearth Vader Robert Donner - Exidor Kenobi Ralph James - Jedi Master Orson David L. Lander - Artoo-Squiggy Michael McKean - Len-Threepio Henry Winkler - Han Solorelli Jim Staahl - Nelson Tarkin Jay Thomas - Remo Vin’see, cantina proprietor Penny Marshall - Chewbacca. Just Chewbacca. _WKRP on Mon Calamari_ Gary Sandy - Andy Skywalker Gordon Jump - Darth ‘Big Guy’ Vader Howard Hesseman - Captain Han Fever Jan Smithers - Princess Bailey Organa Richard Sanders - Les Nessman, human-cyborg relations Tim Reid - Venus Calrissian Frank Bonner - Grand Moff Tarlek Loni Anderson - Jenny the Hutt ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Draper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b2d939/32.png) [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2005, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/22 "2005-05-26T23:20:12Z")
**Muppet Wars** : Luke – Scooter Leia – Miss Piggy Han – Kermit the Frog Chewbacca – Animal C3P0 – Dr. Bunson Honeydew R2D2 – Beaker Obi-Wan – Dr. Teeth Yoda – Gonzo Lando – Rolf the Dog Darth Vader – Sam the Eagle Evil Emporer(s) – Waldorf & Astor Jabba the Hutt – Sweetums Bobba Fett – Fozzie Bear Ewoks – the rats ---
**Author:** ![JohnBckWLD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d6d6ee/32.png) [@JohnBckWLD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnBckWLD)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2005, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/23 "2005-05-26T23:39:53Z")
I can’t think of a more appropriate franchise tie-in. They’re geared toward the same demographic, make piles of merchandising money & showcase the _talents_ of Frank Oz.[ul][li]Oscar The Grouch - R2D2[/li][li]Big Bird - C3PO[/li][li]Ernie - Luke Skywalker[/li][li]Zoe - Princess Leia[/li][li]Bert - Han Solo[/li][li]Cookie Monster - Chewbacca[/li][li]The Count von Count - Obi Wan Kenobi[/li][li]Guy Smiley - Darth Vader[/li][li]Telly Monster - The Emperor[/li][li]Kermit the Frog - Joda[/li][li]Grover - Lando Calrissian[/li][li]Snuffleupagus - Jabba The Hutt[/li][li]Slimey The Worm - Salacious Crumb[/li][li]Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Baby Bear & Curly Bear - Assorted Ewoks[/li][li]Herry Monster - Mace Windu [/li][li]Elmo - Jar Jar Binks[/li]Rosita - Princess Amidala[/ul] ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2005, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/24 "2005-05-26T23:43:35Z")
> [@Mr. Blue Sky](#): > > M_A_S_H W_A_R_S > > Luke…Gary Burghoff > Han…Alan Alda > Leia…Loretta Swit > Palpatine…Harry Morgan > Darth Vader…Edward “Col. Flagg” Winter > C3PO…Larry Linville > Obi Wan…David Ogden Stiers I must disagree with some of your choices. Wayne Rogers (Trapper) should be Luke. Alan Alda ended up overshadowing him, just like Harrison Ford overshadowed Mark Hammill. Gary Burghoff should be R2D2. Just look at him! David Ogden Stiers should be C3P0, what with the stodgy manners and all. And Obi Wan should definitely be Allan Arbus, aka Dr. Sidney Freedman. ---
**Author:** ![Tracy\_Lord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@Tracy\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracy_Lord)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2005, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/25 "2005-05-26T23:51:06Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > Lilith Sternan Crane as Darth Vader You win! 🙂 **Arrested Wars!** (or STAR DEVELOPMENT!) Michael Bluth - Luke Skywalker Lindsay Funke - Princess Leia GOB Bluth - Han Solo Tobias Funke - Chewbacca (with a little generational wonkiness…) Maeby Funke - Anakin Skywalker George-Michael Bluth - Padme Amidala (and who else but) George Bluth - Darth Vader Oscar Bluth - Grand Moff Tarkin Lucille Bluth - Emperor Palpatine Buster and Lucille 2 are in there somewhere, but I can’t quite figure out where. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Draper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b2d939/32.png) [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/26 "2005-05-27T00:05:17Z")
Okay, this is my last one. Then I’ll shut up for the night: **Justice League Wars** Luke - Batman Leia - Wonder Woman Han - Superman Chewbacca - Aquaman C3P0 - Hawkgirl R2D2 - Flash Obi-Wan - J’onn J’onzz Yoda - Dr. Fate Lando - Green Lantern Darth Vader - Lex Luthor the Emporer - Darkseid Boba Fett - Joker Jabba - Vandal Savage Stormtroopers - Thanagarians ---
**Author:** ![JThunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/27 "2005-05-27T05:48:41Z")
> [@Larry Mudd](#): > > Jan Smithers - Princess Bailey Organa Mmmm… Bailey Organa… ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/28 "2005-05-27T05:49:40Z")
Futuramawars! Luke Skywalker - Philip J. Fry Han Solo - Bender Princess Leia - Turanga Leela Obi-Wan Kenobi - Professor Farnsworth C3PO - Dr. Zoidberg R2D2 - Nibbler Lando Calrissian - Hermes Conrad Darth Vader - Morbo Grand Moff Tarkin - Mom Emperor Palpatine - Richard Nixon’s head I can’t find a role for Amy Wong, so we’ll tossher in as one of those pretty girls with the things growing out of her head. ---
**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/29 "2005-05-27T06:02:10Z")
> [@Art Vandelay](#): > > **Muppet Wars** : The old animated “Muppet Babies” cartoon did a Star Wars parody. There was Kermit Skyhopper, Princess Piggy, Animal Vader (and his Death Tomato!), and, of course, Gon-zolo. (Why I remember this, I’ll never know. I _could_ remember useful stuff. I do still laugh at “Gon-zolo”, so I suppose it’s not a total waste.) ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/30 "2005-05-27T06:47:15Z")
**Mob Wars** Luke: AJ Soprano (Anthony Skywalker) Leia: Meadow (Princess Meadow) Han: Christopher Moltisanti (Han Moltisolo) Chewbacca: Paulie Walnuts (Chew-My-Nuts Bacca) Vader: Johnny Sack (Darth Sack) Palpatine: Carmine Lupertazzi (Senator Carpatine/ Darth Siditazzi) Obi-Wan: Silvio Dante (Silvi-Wan Dantobi) C3-P0: Charmiane Bucco (Char-3-Bu-Co) R2-D2: Artie Bucco (RT-Bu-Co) Jabba: Vito Spatafore (Spata the Hutt) Yoda: Junior Soprano (Uncle Yo) \*\*Episode IV: A New Don Episode V: Da New York Crew Strikes Back Episode VI: Return of da Good Guys Episode I: Hey, Somethin’ Don’t Feel Right Here Episode II: Attack of the Calzones Episode III: Revenge of da Marinara\*\* ---
**Author:** ![Odinoneeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/97f17d/32.png) [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/31 "2005-05-27T12:35:18Z")
Star Dwarf Luke - Craig Charles (Lister) Han - Danny John-Jules (Cat) Leia - Clair Grogan (original Kochanski) Obi-Wan - Robert Llewelln (Kryten) Chewie - One of the Gelfs Darth - Chris Barrie (Rimmer) C-3PO - Norman Lovett (original Holly) Palpatine - Mac McDonald (Captain Hollister) R2D2 - Mr. Fibble (the scene where Darth and Obiwan fight in Ep. IV) Darth: At last we meet again my old teacher. I quote Jedi directive 7864. Obi-Wan: No member of the Jedi Council will show up to a meeting in a ginger toupee? I’m not sure how that’s relevent. Or (Luke, Leia, Han and Chewie are running for the Millenium Midget. A stormtroopers fires at them. Han deftly jumps up and over the incoming bolts) Han: Owwwww, too slow for this smuggler. (procceds to dance up the ramp into the ship) and remember… R2D2 is very cross. ---
**Author:** ![Orual](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/779978/32.png) [@Orual](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orual)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/32 "2005-05-27T13:48:06Z")
> [@BlackKnight](#): > > The old animated “Muppet Babies” cartoon did a Star Wars parody. > > There was Kermit Skyhopper, Princess Piggy, Animal Vader (and his Death Tomato!), and, of course, Gon-zolo. > > (Why I remember this, I’ll never know. I _could_ remember useful stuff. I do still laugh at “Gon-zolo”, so I suppose it’s not a total waste.) Don’t forget Fozzie as Chewbacca the Cookie! Rolf was Obi-wan but I can’t remember what his name was… Man I loved that show… ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Bird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Little\_Bird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Bird)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/33 "2005-05-27T16:49:36Z")
> [@Sampiro](#): > > Obi Wan: A flashlight is a flashlight. This is a weapon… IT’S GOT GRACE! Oh god, oh god, the funny. People at work are looking at me… Luke: Nicholas Brendon Leia: Allyson Hannigan Han Solo: James Marsters Obi Wan: Anthony Head Yoda: Seth Green Darth Vader: Eliza Dushku Tarkin: Armin Shimerman C-3PO: Alexis Denisof R2-D2: Danny Strong Luke to Yoda: “Sensing a disturbance in the Force, Master?” ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/34 "2005-05-27T17:28:07Z")
Live from New York it’s **Star Wars Night** Luke: Dan Ackroyd Leia: Lorraine Newman Han Solo: Bill Murray Obi Wan: Guest Host George Carlin Yoda: Gilda Radner Darth Vader: Michael O’Donogahue Chewbacca: John Belushi C-3PO: Chevy Chase R2-D2: Garret Morris ---
**Author:** ![Hugh\_Jass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4da419/32.png) [@Hugh\_Jass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hugh_Jass)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/35 "2005-05-27T17:36:45Z")
Friends Wars! Luke: Matt LeBlanc (I was tempted to go with David Schwimmer here, but LeBlanc is more heroic, methinks. Leia: Jennifer Aniston. Anyone remember the episode where she dressed up as slave girl Leia? Han Solo: Matthew Perry. Could the Milllenium Falcon BE any faster? Darth Vader: Courtney Cox. I realize I’m crossing genders here. Just try and remember how uptight she was about cleanliness. Emperor Palpatine: Gunther. He was sorta evil in the show. Chewbacca: David Schwimmer. His voice is annoying so I’ve given him a role where he just growls. Obi Wan: Lisa Kudrow She had a zen quality about her, I think. C3PO: Tom Selleck. ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/36 "2005-05-27T17:37:33Z")
Scrub Wars, anyone? Luke: J.D./ Zach Braff Leia: Eliot/ Sarah Chalke Han: Turk/ Donald Faison Chewbacca: Carla/ Judy Reyes C-3PO: Ted/ Sam Lloyd R2-D2: The Todd/ Robert Maschio Darth Vader: Dr. Cox/ John C. McGinley “Muff” Tarkin: Jordan/ Christa Miller Emperor Palpatine: Dr. Kelso/ Ken Jenkins Boba Fett: Janitor/ Neil Flynn ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/37 "2005-05-27T17:39:49Z")
> [@Tracy Lord](#): > > **Arrested Wars!** (or STAR DEVELOPMENT!) > > (with a little generational wonkiness…) > Maeby Funke - Anakin Skywalker > George-Michael Bluth - Padme Amidala Did you switch the gender roles on purpose, a la Tobias directing Romeo and Juliet? ---
**Author:** ![Tracy\_Lord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@Tracy\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracy_Lord)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/38 "2005-05-27T17:47:13Z")
> [@Big Bad Voodoo Lou](#): > > Did you switch the gender roles on purpose, a la Tobias directing Romeo and Juliet? Maeby struck me as more likely to go to the Dark Side. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/39 "2005-05-27T18:45:48Z")
'Scape Wars (No relation to Peacekeeper Wars) Luke Skywalker: John Crichton Leia Organa: The Radiant Aeryn Sun Han Solo: Ka’ D’Argo C3PO: Stark R2D2: DRD 1812 Obi Wan Kenobi: P’au Zotoh Zhaan Yoda: Rygel XVI Grand Moff Tarkin: Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) 😉 Darth Vader: Scarran Emperor Staleek Millenium Falcon; Moya Luke’s X-Wing; Talyn Death Star; Peacekeeper Command Carrier Star Destroyer; Nebari Host Vessel ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660/40 "2005-05-27T19:12:06Z")
The Darth Griffith Show (or Mayberry, Tatooine) Anakin: Opie/Andy Taylor Padme: Helen the Teacher Luke Skywalker: Gomer Pyle Darth Vader: Andy Taylor Leia Organa: Aunt Bea Han Solo: Flyod the Barber C3PO: Barney Fife Obi Wan Kenobi: Goober Pyle Yoda: Otis the Drunk Grand Moff Tarkin: Howard Sprague [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recast-star-wars-with-the-cast-of-a-tv-show/305660.md?page=3)