# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The George Lucas Talk Show
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A show for Star Wars fans and non-fans alike returns to SF SKETCHFEST for the third time alongside some amazing guests! Comedian Connor Ratliff("Dead Eyes," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") appears as George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, and interviews guests like a "normal talk show." He is joined by sidekick Watto, played by Griffin Newman ("Blank Check," "The Tick"), and show producer Patrick Cotnoir. The show has been running since 2014 and was a regular show at the UCB Theatre in New York City for years. It has been streaming on Twitch since 2020. Collider called them "a bit of sunlight streaming into our lives", and they were featured in Rolling Stone, talked about on Seth Meyers, had a very successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest, and were recently the subject of a lengthy documentary that made the festival rounds and is currently available on VOD.

Previous guests include Seth Meyers, Weird Al, Whoopi Goldberg, Jack Quaid, Tatiana Maslany, Jon Hamm, Kevin Smith, Peter Serafinowicz, Ahmed Best, Adam Scott, Tatiana Maslany, Jason Mantzoukas, Rachel Zegler, Lea Thompson, D'Arcy Carden, Tony Hale, and Aimee Mann.

You can find them at @glucastalkshow on Twitter and @thegeorgelucastalkshow on IG. All previous episodes can be found at bit.ly/lucastalkshow
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/the-george-lucas-talk-show/200029242675137
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, theatre, comedy, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gurnee
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Great American Music Hall
- **lat**: 42.37028
- **long**: -87.93197
- **full address**: Great American Music Hall, Gurnee, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The George Lucas Talk Show being held?
  - **A:** The George Lucas Talk Show takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Great American Music Hall, Gurnee, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The George Lucas Talk Show?
  - **A:** The George Lucas Talk Show is organized by SF Sketchfest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The George Lucas Talk Show is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gurnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The George Lucas Talk Show sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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