<Li> Lev Mailer and Michael Potter as Imperial Guards </Li> <Li> Marcus Powell as Rycar Ryjerd </Li> <Li> Claude Woolman as Imperial Officer </Li> <P> Kenny Baker, who played R2 - D2 in the films, was not involved in the special . R2 was played entirely by a radio controlled unit, operated by Mick Garris (Lucas' receptionist). In the credits, R2 - D2 is credited by announcer Art James as playing himself . </P>

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