About this episode

Joe Johnston discusses his remarkable career in film, including his work as an artist and director.

The same man who directed such cherished films as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (his feature debut), October Sky, Hidalgo, and The Rocketeer started out as an artist and designer. His creations include the Millennium Falcon and…wait for it… Yoda! Joe Johnston has had a remarkable career in many phases of movie production and has stories to go with all of them. Leonard and Jessie listened in rapt attention, and we suspect you will, too.

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