8.292 minSeason 10 • Episode 13
LatestIn the theater, the crew watches as Merlin sells a spellbook to a rude costumer and a wind-up monkey toy terrorizes a family in "Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders" (1996). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots are disturbed by Ernest Borgnine's series of unsettling children's books.
A stranded spaceship pilot captured by mad scientists survives a blitz of cheesy B movies by riffing on them with his funny robot pals.
Writing
Lightning-fast improvised riffs that age like weird wine.
Practical Effects
Homemade robot puppets with more personality than most actors.
Production
Silhouette gimmick turned budget constraint into iconic aesthetic.
Creator
Joel Hodgson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Joel Hodgson built the original robots from thrift store parts and Magic 8-Balls. Crow's head was a bowling pin ball.
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Lowkey the most successful reaction series you'll ever find.
@Eques_Umbra 141
This is proof that you don't need a big budget to make a great show.
@TomO-jv7jb 215
Damn it I just can't help but sing the La la la
@Greasyheels 141
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