MST3K

A live streaming show in which the Mads (Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff) riff a series of shorts.

The Shorts[]

It Must Be the Neighbors (1966)[]

Synopsis[]

Suburban homeowners find themselves at odds over public health issues.

Information[]

  • Previously used by RiffTrax in 2008.
  • The print used by the Mads is in black & white. RiffTrax had used a color print.

Telephone Courtesy[]

Synopsis[]

Business professionals are instructed on telephone etiquette.

Information[]

  • No year or copyright date is included in the title card.

Dating: Dos and Don'ts [aka How Do You Choose a Date] (1949)[]

Synopsis[]

A high school student learns appropriate behavior for a date.

Information[]

  • Directed by Ted Peshak.

Better Use of Leisure Time (1950)[]

Synopsis[]

A high school student is shown how much free time he has compared to earlier generations.

Information[]

  • Directed by Ted Peshak.
  • Features actor Hope Summers as Ken's Mother.

The Show[]

Callbacks[]

Running Jokes[]

Quotes & References[]

Behind-the-scenes[]

  • This sixth Night of Shorts was the Mads' first livestream event of 2022.
  • As with the previous 4 programs of shorts, none of these shorts have been used in any of The Mads' previous live shows.
  • The event took place on January 11, 2022.
  • The event was produced by Chris Gersbeck.
  • The Mads were joined by John Erler of Master Pancake Theater before the program and afterwards for a brief Q&A session.
  • At the conclusion of the event, it was announced that the next livestream event would take place on February 8th, 2022 and feature a riff of the film The Yesterday Machine.

Video Release[]