#69 Talking 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Turkey Day With Erik Barnes

There’s so much I love about Thanksgiving — the food, the official kick-off of Mariah Carey Music Season, and of course, the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day marathons, which I’ve enjoyed since 1993. This magical combination of gluttony and cheesy movies are an annual treat.

Joining me on the podcast for a special tribute to MST3K is Erik Barnes, a writer, comedian, and aspiring swashbuckler. Erik is currently a script writer for the comedy news video essay show Some More News, which you should check out on YouTube.

The first Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode aired on November 24, 1988, which was Thanksgiving Day. It wasn’t intentional, but a holiday tradition began, especially once there were enough episodes to run as a marathon. It was perfect counter programming to sports and parades.

You will hear:

• How we got into MST3K back in the day
• How the show gained a following and became a Thanksgiving tradition
• MST3K helped aspiring comedians learn comedic timing and became a sort of improv practice
• Even though the movies are terrible, it is important to remember how hard it is to get a movie made at all and that all movies have inherent value
• And more!

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