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| 1stappearance =[[Bring Back MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 Kickstarter|Kickstarter]] - Update #4<br><small> (first actual)</small><br>
1101 - ''[[MST3K 1101 - Reptilicus|Reptilicus]]''<br>(first episode)
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1101 - ''[[MST3K 1101 - Reptilicus|Reptilicus]]''<br><small> (first episode)</small>
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''[[Turkey Day '20]]''<small> (specials)</small>
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'''Jonah J. Heston''' is the most recent subject of the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" experiment. He was stranded on the [[Satellite of Love]] alongside [[Crow T. Robot]], [[Cambot]], [[Gypsy]], and [[Tom Servo]] in the service of [[Kinga Forrester]] (who, in at least one instance, referred to him as a "big stack of flapjacks"). So far, he has been subjected to twenty experiments, as well as being forced to endure two tours.
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==Gizmonic Institute==
'''Jonah J. Heston''' is the new host of ''[[MST3K]]'' in [[Joel Hodgson|Joel Hodgson's]] [[Bring Back MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 Kickstarter|revival]] of the series. He is stranded on the [[Satellite of Love]] alongside [[Crow T. Robot]], [[Cambot]], [[Gypsy]], and [[Tom Servo]] in the service of [[Kinga Forrester]] (who considers him a "big stack of flapjacks").
 
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Jonah was employed by the [[Gizmonic Institute]] as a [[Backjack]] driver and researcher. Gizmonics supervisor [[Martha Masters]] spoke with admiration about Jonah, describing him as being "a natural born gizmo-crat" with an independent streak that "could get him into trouble". Her subordinate [[Drake]] agreed, adding that he had heard that Jonah "operates outside the system, but he's effective".
   
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==Mystery Science Theater 3000==
Jonah was employed by the [[Gizmonic Institute]] as a [[Backjack]] driver. While transporting the largest cache of precious meteors the world had ever known he was captured by Kinga and her minions, after he responded to a fraudulent distress call intended to lure him into her experiment.
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While transporting the largest cache of precious meteors the world had ever known, he was captured by Kinga and her minions, after he responded to a fraudulent distress call intended to lure him into her experiment.
   
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By the time of [[MST3K 1101 - Reptilicus|his first experiment]], he was aware of previous Satellite of Love residents [[Joel Robinson]] and [[Mike Nelson]] and wears a set of three mission patches on his jumpsuit's left shoulder depicting Nelson, Robinson, and himself. Throughout the course of [[Season 11|his first series of experiments]], Kinga came to the decision that she wished to marry Jonah as a publicity stunt, culminating in their [[MST3K 1114 - At the Earth's Core|rather elaborate wedding]]. But [[Max]], jealous of Jonah, unleashed [[Reptilicus Metallicus]], who apparently ate and killed Jonah.
== Overview ==
 
   
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Jonah [[MST3K 1201 - Mac and Me|had survived]], however, and Kinga decided to subject him to "[[Season 12|The Gauntlet]]", six experiments in rapid succession. She also required him to modify the unit in [[Moon 13]] she was using to store the [[Kingachrome]] recordings of the experiments. Under cover of this project, Jonah and the Bots managed to build a replica of the [[Mystery Science Theater]] where he was able to trap Kinga and Max, leaving them there as he was forced to embark on a [[Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live - 30th Anniversary Tour|tour]].
== Notes ==
 
* The name "Jonah Heston" is in keeping with the MST3K tradition of giving the human subject of the experiment the same first name as the actor portraying them.
 
   
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When [[Turkey Day '20|last seen]], Jonah was quarantining in Los Angeles.
* The last name "Heston" would seem to be inspired by the famous actor [[Wikipedia:Charlton Heston|Charlton Heston]], who starred in several popular science-fiction/adventure films including the original ''Planet of the Apes,'' ''Soylent Green, ''and perhaps most notably, ''[[Inspirations & influences|The Omega Man]]--''an influence on the creation of MST3K''. ''
 
   
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==Skills and Personality==
* Jonah's Backjack is powered by a percussion drive engine of his own design. His drum kit seems to be the ship's secondary form of propulsion.
 
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Jonah is shown to be a competent inventor and builder. His Backjack is powered by a percussion drive engine of his own design. He also did modifications to both [[Gypsy]] and [[Tom Servo]] and built two new robots, [[M. Waverly]] and [[Growler]].
   
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Jonah is generally good-natured and amiable. His relationship with the bots resembles that of an uncle or step-dad. He is to the idea of being forcibly married to Kinga, but is willing to give their relationship a chance. When [[MST3K 1206 - Ator, the Fighting Eagle|leaving Moon 13]] to go on his second tour, he meets [[Dr. Donna St. Phibes]]. Jonah and Donna appear to be attracted to each other, and he later sends her an acknowledgement while [[Turkey Day '20|broadcasting from quarantine]].
* Jonah can be seen knitting a red space suit in nearly every episode. During the end credits sequence of the finale a small figure in a red spacesuit can be seen walking along the Satellite of Love's exterior. Presumably it is Jonah.
 
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* In Experiment #1114 - [[MST3K 1114 - At the Earth's Core|''At the Earth's Core'']] Kinga revealed that Jonah's full name is Jonah J. Heston. It remains unknown what the initial J stands for.
 
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==Appearances==
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*[[Bring Back MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 Kickstarter]]
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*[[Season 11]]
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*[[Season 12]]
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*[[Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live! - Watch Out for Snakes! Tour]]
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*[[Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live - 30th Anniversary Tour]]
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*[[Turkey Day '20]]
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== Behind the Scenes ==
 
*[[File:JonasandBotsNew.jpg|thumb|352x352px]]The name "Jonah Heston" is in keeping with the ''MST3K'' tradition of giving the human subject of the experiment the same first name as the actor portraying them, while the last name "Heston" would seem to be inspired by the famous actor [[Wikipedia:Charlton Heston|Charlton Heston]], who starred in several popular science-fiction/adventure films including the original ''Planet of the Apes,'' ''Soylent Green, ''and ''[[Inspirations & influences|The Omega Man]]'' - all of which influenced the creation of ''MST3K''.
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* Jonah can be seen knitting a red space suit in nearly every episode of [[Season 11]]. During the end credits sequence of the finale, a small figure in a red spacesuit can be seen walking along the Satellite of Love's exterior. Presumably it was Jonah.
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* The attraction between Jonah and [[Dr. Donna St. Phibes]] was apparently inspired by the fact that St. Phibes is played by [[Deanna Rooney]], who is married to Jonah Ray.
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* Copies of Jonah's "mission patches" were made available to Kickstarter backers of Season 11.
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*When Jonah Ray appears during Turkey Day '20, he is apparently in character as Jonah Heston (though his character's full name was not said). He states that [[Emily Crenshaw]] had texted him during the [[Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live - The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour|Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour]] asking for advice about how to deal with [[Tom Servo]] and [[Crow T. Robot|Crow]].
   
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Jonah J. Heston is the most recent subject of the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" experiment. He was stranded on the Satellite of Love alongside Crow T. Robot, Cambot, Gypsy, and Tom Servo in the service of Kinga Forrester (who, in at least one instance, referred to him as a "big stack of flapjacks"). So far, he has been subjected to twenty experiments, as well as being forced to endure two tours.

Gizmonic Institute

Jonah was employed by the Gizmonic Institute as a Backjack driver and researcher. Gizmonics supervisor Martha Masters spoke with admiration about Jonah, describing him as being "a natural born gizmo-crat" with an independent streak that "could get him into trouble". Her subordinate Drake agreed, adding that he had heard that Jonah "operates outside the system, but he's effective".

Mystery Science Theater 3000

While transporting the largest cache of precious meteors the world had ever known, he was captured by Kinga and her minions, after he responded to a fraudulent distress call intended to lure him into her experiment.

By the time of his first experiment, he was aware of previous Satellite of Love residents Joel Robinson and Mike Nelson and wears a set of three mission patches on his jumpsuit's left shoulder depicting Nelson, Robinson, and himself. Throughout the course of his first series of experiments, Kinga came to the decision that she wished to marry Jonah as a publicity stunt, culminating in their rather elaborate wedding. But Max, jealous of Jonah, unleashed Reptilicus Metallicus, who apparently ate and killed Jonah.

Jonah had survived, however, and Kinga decided to subject him to "The Gauntlet", six experiments in rapid succession. She also required him to modify the unit in Moon 13 she was using to store the Kingachrome recordings of the experiments. Under cover of this project, Jonah and the Bots managed to build a replica of the Mystery Science Theater where he was able to trap Kinga and Max, leaving them there as he was forced to embark on a tour.

When last seen, Jonah was quarantining in Los Angeles.

Skills and Personality

Jonah is shown to be a competent inventor and builder. His Backjack is powered by a percussion drive engine of his own design. He also did modifications to both Gypsy and Tom Servo and built two new robots, M. Waverly and Growler.

Jonah is generally good-natured and amiable. His relationship with the bots resembles that of an uncle or step-dad. He is to the idea of being forcibly married to Kinga, but is willing to give their relationship a chance. When leaving Moon 13 to go on his second tour, he meets Dr. Donna St. Phibes. Jonah and Donna appear to be attracted to each other, and he later sends her an acknowledgement while broadcasting from quarantine.

Appearances

Behind the Scenes

  • JonasandBotsNew
    The name "Jonah Heston" is in keeping with the MST3K tradition of giving the human subject of the experiment the same first name as the actor portraying them, while the last name "Heston" would seem to be inspired by the famous actor Charlton Heston, who starred in several popular science-fiction/adventure films including the original Planet of the Apes, Soylent Green, and The Omega Man - all of which influenced the creation of MST3K.
  • Jonah can be seen knitting a red space suit in nearly every episode of Season 11. During the end credits sequence of the finale, a small figure in a red spacesuit can be seen walking along the Satellite of Love's exterior. Presumably it was Jonah.
  • Copies of Jonah's "mission patches" were made available to Kickstarter backers of Season 11.
  • When Jonah Ray appears during Turkey Day '20, he is apparently in character as Jonah Heston (though his character's full name was not said). He states that Emily Crenshaw had texted him during the Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour asking for advice about how to deal with Tom Servo and Crow.



The Satellite of Love
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Primary Residents Joel RobinsonMike NelsonJonah HestonCrow T. RobotGypsyCambotTom Servo
Minor/Other Residents BeeperMagic VoiceXT-5000TimmyMike's RobotClayton Forrester (mirror)TV's Frank (mirror)Eddie Nelson (alternate universe)The NanitesMike Nelson (robot)WinstonM. WaverlyMatt Claude Van DammeGrowlerEmily Connor
Visitors EnochDemon DogsNuveenaGypsy (mirror)Tom Servo (mirror)MonadThe ObserversFinneganHadrianAdrienne BarbeauLydiaOrtegaPhantom of KrankorHenry KissingerBowler-Hatted GuyDelivery ManGoosioMikey the Mike spriteMikesocksy the Mike's Socks SpriteBrain GuyPearl ForresterProfessor Bobo
Terminology AirlockDeus ex MachinaHexfield ViewscreenHyper-warp escape shipsJet ScreenManipulator armsMovie signRocket Number 9The TubeUmbilicusWhirlpool
Locations BridgeCrow's RoomJoel's roomKitchenMike's roomMystery Science TheaterTheater hallwayTom's room