OneLiner — May 29, 2026
Three movie quotes from this date. Featuring E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Star Wars (1977), Gone with the Wind (1939).
E.T. phone home. E.T. phone home.
Answer: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial ()
Originally scripted as 'Elliott, phone home' — E.T. saying his own name was a late addition. Spielberg called it the single line he was most proud of writing in his career.
Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.
Answer: Star Wars ()
Carrie Fisher filmed her hologram message on the first day of principal photography. She had never acted on film before. Lucas said she immediately understood what tone the film needed.
After all, tomorrow is another day!
Answer: Gone with the Wind ()
Selznick tested over a dozen different final lines before settling on this from Mitchell's novel. AFI ranks it #31 of all time.