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Spaceballs - June 24, 1987

Jun 24, 2022

Mel Brooks' epic sci-fi parody became one of his biggest hits despite the critics. Released on this day in 1987, "Spaceballs" got George Lucas' cooperation in every way but one. Find out what that is on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ryan Myers 

Hosted by Kim Horcher

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