Today in Star Wars History: Spielberg Runs Variety Ad When Star Wars Surpasses Jaws

Steven Spielberg puts out a full page ad in Variety congratulating George Lucas when Star Wars surpasses Jaws at the box office. This would be a continuing tradition as Lucas, Spielberg, James Cameron, would send congratulatory messages in the trades when their films are surpassed. A very classy move.

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