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Shout To Release ‘The Singles Collection’

A collection of long out-of-print episodes previously released as single discs, “Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection.” will be available from Shout! Factory May 22. Here’s the press release:

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection. Featuring out-of-print episodes, available on DVD May 22nd, 2018 from Shout! Factory

Featuring Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes that were among the first to be released on DVD, at the dawn of the 21st century, and which are now long out of print, “Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection” showcases episodes that were only released individually (or, in one case, paired) and not included in the numbered volumes that would house episodes for nearly two decades.

Available on DVD May 22nd, 2018 from Shout! Factory, MST3K: The Singles Collection includes the episodes The Crawling Hand, The Hellcats, Santa Claus Conquers The Martians, Eegah, I Accuse My Parents, and Shorts Volume 3. The set also includes new episode intros by series creator Joel Hodgson, Man On Poverty Row: The Films Of Sam Newfield featurette, Don’t Knock The Strock featurette (portrait of the director of The Crawling Hand) and MST Hour wraps. Fans can pre-order their copies by visiting ShoutFactory.com
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection Episodes
· The Crawling Hand
· The Hellcats
· Santa Claus Conquers The Martians
· Eegah
· I Accuse My Parents
· Shorts Volume 3

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Singles Collection Bonus Features
· New episode intros by series creator Joel Hodgson
· Man On Poverty Row: The Films Of Sam Newfield featurette
· Don’t Knock The Strock featurette (portrait of the director of The Crawling Hand)
· MST Hour wraps

Two Belated RIPs

Sometimes news of a passing takes a little while to leak out from loved ones. Or if it happens overseas, it make take some time in translation. Here are two passings which happened several weeks ago, but we’re only now hearing about it.
One example is actor and voice actor Jeremy Wilkin, who died on Dec. 19 at the age of 87. MSTies who recently got the chance to see episode K02- REVENGE OF THE MYSTERONS in its entirety for the first time, will recall that he provided voices for six different characters.

A more complete appreciation is here.

And although he passed on Jan. 7, it was only yesterday that news got about the death of Don Sullivan, who played Chase Winstead in the movie in episode 402- THE GIANT GILA MONSTER and George Leland in the movie in episode 419- THE REBEL SET. He was 80.

More info here.

RIP Mort Walker

Stamford, Conn.–Mort Walker, the creator of the “Beetle Bailey” comic strip, died Jan. 27 at his home here. He was 94.

Beetle Bailey was mentioned in a host segment in episode 315- TEENAGE CAVEMAN.

The New York Times has the story.

Weekend Discussion Thread: Riffably Obscure TV Shows

Alert regular “Sitting Duck” suggests:

Largely forgotten TV shows have proven to be a gold mine for our favorite cowtown puppet show. What other shows do you think are suitable for being riffed? I’d like to put forth this British show from the 50s called “Colonel March of Scotland Yard.” It’s got slipshod plotting, overwrought acting, inappropriate music cues and Boris Karloff sporting an eye patch. In other words, it’s perfect for the MST3K treatment.

What obscure TV shows would you like to see riffed?

RIP Joel Freeman

Sherman Oaks, Calif–Joel Freeman, a veteran producer behind such films as “Shaft,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Love at First Bite,” died Jan. 21 at his home here. He was 95.

Before he became a successful producer, he was a production manager for a number movies, including the movie in episode 524- 12 TO THE MOON.

Deadline.com has the story.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.