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By Sampo, on May 17th, 2012
BORN TODAY
1906: Jack Carr, who played a cop in the movie in episode 601- GIRLS TOWN.
1926: Karl Lieffen, who played Osric in the movie in episode 1009- HAMLET.
1926: Stan Jolley, production designer for the TV movie “The Stranger,” seen in episode 305- STRANDED IN SPACE.*
1930: William Grefe, director and screenwriter for the movie in episode 207- WILD REBELS.*
1930: Frank Price, executive producer for the TV movie in the movie in episode 614- SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL.*
DIED TODAY
1974: Ben Bard (age 81), dialogue director for the movie in episode 902- THE PHANTOM PLANET.
1981: Ross Allen (age 73), reptile expert who played himself in the short CATCHING TROUBLE, seen in episode 315- TEENAGE CAVEMAN.
2011: Silvia Solar (age 71), who appeared in the movie “Il Raggio Infernale,” seen in episode 620- DANGER!! DEATH RAY.
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By Sampo, on May 16th, 2012
This is intriguing. Anybody seen it?
NPR’s “All Things Considered” had a story about it today.
By Sampo, on May 16th, 2012
“This Week in Mad Men” is weekly web video series in which, you guessed it, they discuss “Mad Men.” In this week’s edition, Frank was one of the discussers.
By Sampo, on May 15th, 2012
Well, this should be fun…
Saturday, June 2, 8 p.m.
Joel Hodgson (creator, writer and star of MST3K) and his students from Riff Camp 2012 are bringing some college-level movie riffing to the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, Pa., in a movie riffing battle royale. Four groups will compete on stage riffing some truly horrible short films, and the audience will decide who is the victor! Warm up act Harrison “Dr. Wizard” Lichtner and Dave “Drop Zone” Piccinetti will do battle in an experimental demonstration in the art of “movie clashing.” Also, Joel “The Creator” faces off with Chris “The Ultimate Authority Sampo” Cornell during “Talking MST3K” followed by an audience Q&A. To wrap it all up, Joel will screen one of his favorite MST3K episodes — I Accuse My Parents — and discuss it in a not so scholarly fashion after the live show.
Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors & students; $6 for members & children younger than 13.
There’s also a VIP package ($34) that includes reserved seating, backstage meet & greet with the cast at 7:30, event poster, free medium drink and medium popcorn.
This will be general admission seating (except for VIP Package tickets). Ticket prices do not include the $1 per ticket service fee. Fees will be calculated at check out. Tickets available with cash, check or credit card at the Colonial Theatre Box Office, or online. Just click on the “Buy Tickets” link at the upper right of any page of the website to buy your tickets online.
Event posters (11×17) will be on sale for $10 at the show.
There will be an opportunity to get autographs and pictures during intermission, between the live show and I Accuse My Parents.
Tickets available here:
I am delighted Joel has invited me to this, and I can’t wait.
Update: Here’s the poster. And that’s all me, ladies. 
By Sampo, on May 15th, 2012
“The Brangelina of Twitter,” Bill and Virginia Corbett, are guests on Emily Volman’s podcast. Their portion starts about 19:30.
By Sampo, on May 14th, 2012
ForcesofGeek.com interviews Mary Jo.
By Erhardt, on May 14th, 2012
Since the beginning of May, Frank has been posting video commentaries on Salon.com.
He posted commentaries on May 4, May 7, May 11 and, most recently, on May 14.
Frank’s views are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Satellite News. We present these links because we are interested in anything former cast members are doing in the public sphere, but we do not allow political discussions on this site. Therefore, comments for this post are closed. Please follow the links and comment at Salon, not here. Thank you for understanding.
By Sampo, on May 12th, 2012
Longtime regular Jenny suggests;
Since we just did Warrior or the Lost World, we should discuss things you could do after the apocalypse. I mean, the world might end in 2012. SO we should be ready Just in case. First thing I would do after food, water and having some destruction fun: Burn every Michel Bay film. EVERY one. Oh, and trespass on those site that we can’t go: you know, The White house, Area 51 and my neighbor who I think is hoarder and doesn’t let ANYONE on his lawn.
Okay, so, say all the gummymints have colitis, um, I mean, all the governments have collapsed and it post-apocalyptic wasteland time. Whatever caused the depopulation, there’s food and the buildings are in tact. There’s no rules! What would ya do? (And keep it clean.)
Me, I’d go on a quest to reclaim all those Crows and Tom Servos that were donated to various Planet Hollywoods in 1996.
You?
By Sampo, on May 11th, 2012
“BJD” at comicbookmovie.com has a two-part interview with Mike.
I give BJD credit for writing out his questions in advance (something more interviewers should do), but his writing style is a little stilted and I’m afraid it comes off as a little bit like a cross-examination. Ease off, BJD.
By Sampo, on May 11th, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m., Elgin Public House in Elgin, IL: “The Final Sacrifice.”
Saturday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., the Irish American Heritage Center at 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago: “The Girl In Lovers Lane.”
More here.
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