The Comic Galaxy of Mystery Science Theater 3000 - by Chris Morgan (Paperback)

About the Book

"One of the most original shows in the history of television, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a beloved cult hit built on the back of another cult phenomenon: the bad movie. The show's premise involved a man and some robots watching cheesy movies and cracking jokes. The films screened in these episodes are discussed critically"--

Book Synopsis

One of the most original shows in the history of television, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a beloved cult hit built on the back of another cult phenomenon: the bad movie. The show's premise involved a man and some robots watching cheesy movies and cracking jokes. Over its 197 episodes, MST3K developed a passionate fan base that took it from a local UHF show in Hopkins, Minnesota, to a major motion picture. This is the story of MST3K from the beginning to the end. Twelve of the episodes are covered, giving an in-depth look at the show, its ethos and its comedic style. The films screened in these episodes are discussed critically, as are the episodes themselves.

Review Quotes

"recommended"-Midwest Book Review; "a refreshingly accessible tour of the cult series' 11-season run that works as both a history overview and greatest-hits tour...strongly recommended"-Bookgasm; "recommended.... It's hard for me to express how much I enjoyed reading this book...this one's got my thumbs-up"-Satellite News.

About the Author

Chris Morgan is a pop culture and comedy writer based in the Detroit area. His written works include pieces for websites, books of both fiction and nonfiction, television, video games, and sketch shows for the stage.