Mystery science theater 3000 : a cultural history / Matt Foy and Christopher J. Olson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Foy, Matt, author.

Olson, Christopher J., author.

Series:

Cultural history of television

The cultural history of television

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cult television programs--Social aspects.

Cult television programs.

Mystery science theater 3000.

Physical Description:

viii, 173 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Other Title:

Mystery science theater three thousand

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

"This book examines the cultural impact and creation of the cult-hit television series Mystery Science Theater 3000. It looks at the most famous episodes, creators involved, and analyzes why the series has resonated with so many viewers"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: "Turn down your lights (where applicable)"

"There was a guy named Joel" : the KTMA years

"They hired a temp by the name of Mike" : the Comedy Central years

"Crooooooooooooow! (I'm different!)" : the Sci-Fi Channel years

"They watch movies and then make up jokes about them" : the spinoffs

"Just another mug in a yellow jumpsuit" : the Netflix revival and the Gizmoplex

Conclusion: "It's just a show, I should really just relax!"

Appendix: The little gold statue best-of list : essential episodes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Foy, Matt. Mystery science theater 3000

ISBN:

9781538173480

1538173484

OCLC:

1415843605

Publisher Number:

90103105305