MARK HAMILL VOL 1: EIGHT IS ENOUGH/THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY (1/15/71

Before becoming a worldwide icon as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, Mark Hamill was making memorable appearances on some of television's most popular series. This special collection features two early guest-starring roles that showcase the charm, talent, and screen presence that would soon make him a household name.

Eight Is Enough - "Never Try Eating Nectarines Since Juice May Dispense," (3/15/77) Hamill portrays David Bradford, the eldest son of newspaper columnist Tom Bradford (Dick Van Patten) in the Eight Is Enough pilot. When teenage Elizabeth is arrested on drug possession charges, the family is thrown into turmoil. As Tom and Joan (Diana Hyland) struggle to help their daughter while keeping the family together, David's return home reveals long-simmering tensions over how his parents handled the crisis. This powerful pilot launched one of the most beloved family dramas of the 1970s.

Then enjoy a lighter side of Hamill in The Partridge Family episode "Old Scrapmouth" (1/15/71). Susan Dey stars as Laurie Partridge, whose hopes for a budding romance are dashed when she learns she must wear braces—just as the handsome boy next door, Jerry (Mark Hamill), finally seems ready to ask her to go steady. Matters become even more embarrassing when Laurie's braces begin picking up radio signals during a televised rehearsal, creating one of the series' funniest and most memorable episodes. Co-starring Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Danny Bonaduce, Suzanne Crough, Brian Forster, Jeremy Gelbwaks, and Dave Madden.

Filled with nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt drama, Guest Star Classics: Mark Hamill – Volume 1 offers a fascinating look at the future Star Wars legend before his rise to international fame. A must-have collectible for fans of Mark Hamill and classic television alike!