Chris Gersbeck
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The Mads are Back
Season 5
The Mads are Back, Season 5
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Episode 166 min2024-10-29
The Giant Gila Monster
Mystery Science Theater 3000's Trace Beaulieu & Frank Conniff return after a brief hiatus for a big Halloween special that finds them live-riffing the 1959 sci-fi schlock classic, THE GIANT GILA MONSTER! A movie that feature far too little monster, and way too much chatting about skid marks. Joining The Mads for a special Q&A following the movie are Rich Koz & Jim Roche, better known respectively as Svengoolie and the Executive Producer of Svengoolie! Hosted by Chris Gersbeck. Written & Performed by Trace Beaulieu & Frank Conniff Produced by Chris Gersbeck
Episode 258 min2024-12-10
A Night of Toons
Mystery Science Theater 3000's Trace Beaulieu & Frank Conniff are back for an all-new holiday special that finds them live-riffing a batch of truly bizarre shorts. But this time: THEY'RE ALL ANIMATED! Following the show, Trace & Frank are joined by animation historian Jerry Beck for a live Q&A discussing Jerry's role in introducing America to Japanese animation, the intricacies of stop-motion animation, and favorite animated Christmas specials! A Night of Toons features the following shorts: Johnny Cypher in Dimension Zero - Invasion of the Shadowmen (1967) Camel Tom Thumb in King Arthur's Court (1963) Accident Prevention Aboard Ship (1951) The Interesting Guest & A Man's Nightmare Farmer Al Falfa's Ape Girl (1932) Joop Geesink's Dollywood - Philips Light Show (1946) Christmas Cartoon; Toyland (1932) Written & Performed by Trace Beaulieu & Frank Conniff Produced by Chris Gersbeck
Episode 361 min2025-02-11
Bride of the Gorilla
The Mads Are BACK! Mystery Science Theater 3000's Trace Beaulieu ("Dr. Clayton Forrester" and "Crow T. Robot") and Frank Conniff ("TV's Frank") present an all-new live-riff the 1951 B-movie BRIDE OF THE GORILLA, starring Raymond Burr, Barbara Payton and Lon Chaney Jr. just in time for Valentine's Day! Followed by a Q&A w/ comedian, writer, and artist Rachel Lichtman (Programme 4). Written & Performed by Trace Beaulieu & Frank Conniff Produced by Chris Gersbeck Artwork by Carmen Cerra
Episode 461 min2025-04-15
A Night of Springtime Shorts
Mystery Science Theater 3000's Trace Beaulieu ("Dr. Clayton Forrester" & "Crow T. Robot") and Frank Conniff ("TV's Frank") present an all-new episode of their long-running livestream series The Mads Are Back, featuring the iconic duo riffing on a batch of bizarre vintage shorts, just in time for Spring! Plus, joining The Mads for a Q&A following the riff is comedian Kevin McDonald from the legendary sketch troupe THE KIDS IN THE HALL, to chat about his rock opera Superstar, his brief stint guest writing on Saturday Night Live, favorite KITH sketches, Jack Benny, his Seinfeld cameo, and much, much more! Purchasing this will grant you download & steaming access to both the full livestream edition of the show, the movie-only edition of the show, the entire pre-show, plus bonus features including two fan trailers created specifically for this event. Written & Performed by Trace Beaulieu & Frank Conniff Produced by Chris Gersbeck Artwork by Carmen Cerra
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