RiffTrax Goes to the Gizmoplex is a special production that streamed on the Gizmoplex on March 24, 2023.[1] The special features a screening of the RiffTrax presentation of Gumby: The Movie, followed by a live riffing of a short Safety in Offices, and a Q&A with Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett hosted by Emily Marsh.
The Movie[]
- Main article: Gumby 1 (film)
Gumby finds his work with his band, the Clayboys, interrupted by the plight of farmers and the machinations of the Blockheads.
- Main article: Safety in Offices (short)
The Navy teaches about safety in the office and how it affects wartime readiness.
The Special[]
Gumby: The Movie[]
- Main article: RT - Gumby: The Movie
Safety in Offices[]
Obscure References[]
- "Miss Dipple, ladies and Gentlemen." "A Dickens character?"
- Author Charles Dickens often gave his characters comedic names (Josiah Bounderby, Canon Crisparkle, etc.), despite the generally serious tone of his work.
- "That's the actual Mr. Magoo, right there."
- Mr. Magoo is a cartoon character originally voiced by Jim Backus. He is a short, jowly, elderly man, and Mike is commenting on the similar appearance of an office worker.
- "What's happening at Midway right now?"
- The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle that took place in June, 1942 at the Midway Atoll. From 1941 until 1993, it was the site of the Naval Air Facility Midway Island.
Behind-the-Scenes[]
Cast & Crew[]
- Hosted by Matt McGinnis and Emily Marsh
- Produced by Matt McGinnis
Gumby: The Movie[]
- Riffed by Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett
- Written by Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, Conor Lastowka, and Sean Thomason
- Contributing writers: Jason Miller and Zachary Shatzer
Safety in Offices[]
- Riffed by Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett
Notes[]
- During the 2021 Kickstarter campaign, it was announced that RiffTrax would supply a group of rewards at various pledge levels and, if $5.5 Million was reached by the campaign, they would host a live event at the Gizmoplex, avalable to backers at the $35 level and above.[2]
- Shortly after the special aired, RiffTrax released a studio-recorded Video-on-Demand version of Safety in Offices.
- The special marked the first time Michael J. Nelson had participated in an official Mystery Science Theater 3000 production since Life After MST3K on the Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXVI box set in 2013.
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