Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVII (DVD)

Watching cheesy movies was never more enjoyable than in this cult fave 1988-1999 TV series. Shot into space by mad scientists, futuristic janitor Joel Robinson (Joel Hodgson) (later replaced by Mike Nelson) and his robot friends Crow, Gypsy, and Tom Servo view-and offer a comedic running commentary on-the greatest cinematic turkeys ever made. With Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl.A nerdy teen with a map to a lost city, some evil cultists, and a mullet-topped hero named "Zap Rowsdower" spell trouble for Mike and the Bots as they face "The Final Sacrifice" (1990), as does the seedy, soggy mad scientist swamp saga "Blood Waters of Dr. Z" (1975). This four-disc set also includes "The Crawling Eye" and "The Beatniks." 6 2/3 hrs. Total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; featurettes; interview; photo gallery; theatrical trailers; TV spots; more.