MADS - The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues

MADS - The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues
Air/Release Date	March 12, 2024
Running Time	118 minutes
Movie Director	Dan Milner
Year	1955
Cast	Kent Taylor Cathy Downs Michael Whalen
Preceded by	MADS - Mutiny in Outer Space
Followed by	MADS - A Night of Shorts 15

“	Wait, he's not wearing a business suit. Doesn't he know there's a dress code on this beach?	”
	- Frank

A live streaming show in which the Mads (Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff) riff the 1955 science-fiction movie The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues.

The Movie

Main article: The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (film)

Synopsis

Murder and intrigue surround a mysterious radioactive phenomenon in a beachfront area.

The Show

Callbacks

• "There WAS no dad." (Monster A-Go-Go)

Running Jokes

• "And you thought Thunderball was exciting..." (and variations)

Thunderball is a 1965 James Bond film that is known for its underwater action sequences.

• Multiple references to The Mary Tyler Moore Show due to the character names (e.g. "Ted Baxter", Mr. Grant).

Quotes & References

• "He called this development 'the first workable Death Ray'." "You can call it Ray, or you call it Jay."

Frank is quoting the avuncular but frustratingly long-winded character Ray Jay Johnson, played by comedian Bill Saluga in a number of appearances.

Behind-the-Scenes

• The livestream of The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues was the third new performance by The Mads of 2024, the eighth event of Season Four, and their 45th overall.
• The livestream was produced by Chris Gersbeck.
• The Mads were joined by Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett before and after the movie. Among other topics, they promoted the upcoming RiffTrax Live event Point Break.