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[[Image:TD92.jpg|thumb|200px|One of the recycled bumpers shown during Turkey Day '92, featuring the logo for that year.]] |
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− | '''Turkey Day '92''' |
+ | '''Turkey Day '92''' is the second annual [[wikipedia:Thanksgiving|Thanksgiving]] marathon of ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' episodes run on [[Comedy Central]]. It aired from 6:00 PM, [[November 25]] to 12:30 AM on [[November 27]], [[1992]]. This was the first Turkey Day to feature episode premieres. |
− | Fifteen episodes were shown in all, and were backed by segments showing [[Dr. Clayton Forrester]] force-feeding [[TV's Frank]] a turkey themed to each episode. |
+ | Fifteen episodes were shown in all, and were backed by segments showing [[Dr. Clayton Forrester]] force-feeding [[TV's Frank]] a turkey themed to each episode. In addition, the [[wikipedia:Commercial bumper|bumpers]] featuring the [[The Satellite of Love|Satellite of Love]] crew engaging in Thanksgiving skits from ''[[Turkey Day '91]]'' were re-shown during commercial breaks, along with twelve new bumpers made for this year's marathon. The half-hour special ''[[This Is MST3K]]'' repeated after the last episode aired. |
==Schedule== |
==Schedule== |
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===November 26=== |
===November 26=== |
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− | *12:00 AM - ''[[Lost Continent]]'' |
+ | *12:00 AM - ''[[MST3K 208 - Lost Continent|Lost Continent]]'' |
*2:00 AM - ''[[City Limits]]'' |
*2:00 AM - ''[[City Limits]]'' |
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*4:00 AM - ''[[The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent|Viking Women and the Sea Serpent]]'' |
*4:00 AM - ''[[The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent|Viking Women and the Sea Serpent]]'' |
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*6:00 AM - ''[[The Giant Gila Monster]]'' |
*6:00 AM - ''[[The Giant Gila Monster]]'' |
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− | *8:00 AM - ''[[King Dinosaur]]'' |
+ | *8:00 AM - ''[[MST3K 210 - King Dinosaur|King Dinosaur]]'' |
*10:00 AM - ''[[Santa Claus Conquers the Martians]]'' |
*10:00 AM - ''[[Santa Claus Conquers the Martians]]'' |
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*12:00 PM - ''[[The Magic Sword]]'' |
*12:00 PM - ''[[The Magic Sword]]'' |
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===November 27=== |
===November 27=== |
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− | *12:00 AM - ''[[This Is MST3K]] |
+ | *12:00 AM - ''[[This Is MST3K]]'' |
==Host Segments== |
==Host Segments== |
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[[Image:TD92_opening.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[TV's Frank]] is presented with his [[The Beatniks|first turkey]] from the "turkey abacus".]] |
[[Image:TD92_opening.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[TV's Frank]] is presented with his [[The Beatniks|first turkey]] from the "turkey abacus".]] |
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− | '''Segment One:''' Dr. Forrester greets viewers and sums up Turkey Day. |
+ | '''Segment One:''' Dr. Forrester greets viewers and sums up [[Turkey Day]]. To add to the excitement, Frank has been strapped into a giant high-chair, and Dr. F will be forcefeeding him a themed turkey that represents each episode. ''[[The Beatniks]]'' Turkey has a beret and goatee; Frank looks ready to dive in. |
− | '''Segment Two:''' The remains of ''The Beatniks'' Turkey is displayed as Frank dabs as his mouth with a napkin. |
+ | '''Segment Two:''' The remains of ''The Beatniks'' Turkey is displayed as Frank dabs as his mouth with a napkin. Dr. F presents the [[wikipedia:shuriken|be-shurikened]] ''[[Master Ninja I]]'' Turkey, to which Frank confidently replies, "I think it would be fun to eat another turkey." |
− | '''Segment Three:''' Frank is still feeling pretty good, so Dr. F hands him the ''Space |
+ | '''Segment Three:''' Frank is still feeling pretty good, so Dr. F hands him the ''[[Space Travelers]]'' Turkey, appropriately packaged in [[wikipedia:space food|space food bags]]; pureed [[wikipedia:giblets|giblets]] are included, much to Frank's displeasure. |
− | '''Segment Four:''' Welcome to [[Comedy Central|Com-poopie Central]]! |
+ | '''Segment Four:''' Welcome to [[Comedy Central|Com-poopie Central]]! Dr. F presents the ''Lost Continent'' dish, which in lieu of a turkey is instead a [[wikipedia:Cesar Romero|Cesar Romero]] salad. |
− | '''Segment Five:''' Frank picks his teeth with a credit card and goes over the rules for this Turkey Day as Dr. F presents the ''City Limits'' Turkey, complete with switchblade. |
+ | '''Segment Five:''' Frank picks his teeth with a credit card and goes over the rules for this Turkey Day as Dr. F presents the ''[[City Limits]]'' Turkey, complete with switchblade. Frank says he's comfortably full, but Dr. F insists. Frank: "Well, it is Thanksgiving after all..." |
− | '''Segment Six:''' The impressive ''Viking Women and the Sea Serpent'' [[wikipedia:Flambé|Flambé]] Turkey is brought forth. |
+ | '''Segment Six:''' The impressive ''[[Viking Women and the Sea Serpent]]'' [[wikipedia:Flambé|Flambé]] Turkey is brought forth. Frank: "Is it okay to yell 'turkey' in a crowded theater?" |
− | '''Segment Seven:''' ''The Giant Gila Monster'' Turkey is prepared. |
+ | '''Segment Seven:''' ''[[The Giant Gila Monster]]'' Turkey is prepared. It tastes just like chicken! |
− | '''Segment Eight:''' Frank is finally feeling the effects of all that turkey. |
+ | '''Segment Eight:''' Frank is finally feeling the effects of all that turkey. He groans and cries when Dr. F presents a big bowl of ''[[wikipedia:King Vitaman|King Dinosaur]]'' Turkey. |
− | '''Segment Nine:''' Dr. F excitedly presents Frank with the ''Santa Claus Conquers the Martians'' Turkey instead of a real present. |
+ | '''Segment Nine:''' Dr. F excitedly presents Frank with the ''[[Santa Claus Conquers the Martians]]'' Turkey instead of a real present. Frank wails in anguish. |
− | '''Segment Ten:''' Frank sobs out the next greeting. |
+ | '''Segment Ten:''' Frank sobs out the next greeting. Dr. F dubs Frank "Sir Eats-a-Lot" with the carving knife from ''[[The Magic Sword]]'' Turkey. |
− | '''Segment Eleven:''' Dr. F boosts Frank's confidence like a boxing coach. |
+ | '''Segment Eleven:''' Dr. F boosts Frank's confidence like a boxing coach. The ''[[Teenagers from Outer Space]]'' Turkey is used as a punching bag, much to Forrester's dismay. |
− | '''Segment Twelve:''' Frank snoozes because of the [[wikipedia:Tryptophan|tryptophan]] before Dr. F wakes him to give him the ''Hercules Unchained'' Turkey. |
+ | '''Segment Twelve:''' Frank snoozes because of the [[wikipedia:Tryptophan|tryptophan]] before Dr. F wakes him to give him the ''[[Hercules Unchained]]'' Turkey. He is dismayed he has to eat under the loincloth, too. |
− | '''Segment Thirteen:''' Dr. F helps a passed-out Frank stuff down ''The Unearthly'' Turkey. |
+ | '''Segment Thirteen:''' Dr. F helps a passed-out Frank stuff down ''[[The Unearthly]]'' Turkey. "What we have here is a failure to masticate!" |
− | '''Segment Fourteen:''' Frank seems to have recovered and is hungry for turkey. |
+ | '''Segment Fourteen:''' Frank seems to have recovered and is hungry for turkey. Dr. F presents him with the ''[[Gamera vs. Guiron]]''. Frank, in a squeaky voice: "[[Gamera (character)|Gamera]] has good meat and is a friend to children!" Forrester actually looks disturbed. |
− | '''Segment Fifteen:''' The final turkey is presented for ''Fire Maidens of Outer Space'', which Frank has already started on. |
+ | '''Segment Fifteen:''' The final turkey is presented for ''[[Fire Maidens of Outer Space]]'', which Frank has already started on. Dr. F counted on Frank giving up so he could have some turkey too, and asks for a bit. Frank: "Get your own." |
− | '''Segment Sixteen:''' Frank, having finished all fifteen turkeys, garnering congratulations from Dr. F, is ready for bed. |
+ | '''Segment Sixteen:''' Frank, having finished all fifteen turkeys, garnering congratulations from Dr. F, is ready for bed. Dr. F tries to convince him to stay up to watch ''[[This Is MST3K|This is MST3K]]''. Frank: "It sounds like you're saying we're just characters on some low-budget cable show." |
==Bumpers== |
==Bumpers== |
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− | '''Bumper Two:''' [[Crow T. Robot|Crow]] notes viewers are watching show number two, ''Master Ninja I'', and eeriely adds, "It's only begun to bite..." |
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+ | '''Bumper Two:''' [[Crow T. Robot|Crow]] notes viewers are watching show number two, ''[[Master Ninja I]]'', and eeriely adds, "It's only begun to bite..." |
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+ | '''Bumper Four:''' [[Gypsy]] notes it's getting late, and ''[[MST3K 208 - Lost Continent|Lost Continent]]'' viewers may want to get a blanket and some cocoa during the break. |
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'''Bumper Five:''' Crow: "If you're taping, this is a good time to pause!" |
'''Bumper Five:''' Crow: "If you're taping, this is a good time to pause!" |
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− | '''Bumper Six:''' Crow: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. |
+ | '''Bumper Six:''' Crow: "You're watching ''Turkey Day'' at [[Comedy Central]]. Beats the hell out of [[wikipedia:mincemeat|mincemeat]], don't it?" |
− | '''Bumper Seven:''' The SOL crew delivers a stilted greeting. |
+ | '''Bumper Seven:''' The SOL crew delivers a stilted greeting. They are not impressed and decide to do another take. |
− | '''Bumper Eight:''' Gypsy: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. |
+ | '''Bumper Eight:''' Gypsy: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. You know, cleaning up isn't just a girl's job!" |
− | '''Bumper Nine:''' Servo: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. |
+ | '''Bumper Nine:''' Servo: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. Now might be a good time to check on your mom." |
− | '''Bumper Ten:''' Servo reminds viewers they are watching ''Teenagers from Outer Space'' and over twenty-one hours into the marathon before making some strange noises. |
+ | '''Bumper Ten:''' Servo reminds viewers they are watching ''[[Teenagers from Outer Space]]'' and over twenty-one hours into the marathon before making some strange noises. |
− | '''Bumper Eleven:''' [[Joel Robinson|Joel]]: "Hey, you're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. |
+ | '''Bumper Eleven:''' [[Joel Robinson|Joel]]: "Hey, you're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. Thanks for hanging in there with us!" |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[http://www.mst3ktemple.com/td%20promos.htm Turkey Day Promos - A Complete List] |
[http://www.mst3ktemple.com/td%20promos.htm Turkey Day Promos - A Complete List] |
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[[Category:Turkey Day]] |
[[Category:Turkey Day]] |
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[[Category:MST3K Specials]] |
[[Category:MST3K Specials]] |
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+ | [[Category:Comedy Central Specials]] |
Revision as of 21:45, 8 January 2018
Turkey Day '92 is the second annual Thanksgiving marathon of Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes run on Comedy Central. It aired from 6:00 PM, November 25 to 12:30 AM on November 27, 1992. This was the first Turkey Day to feature episode premieres.
Fifteen episodes were shown in all, and were backed by segments showing Dr. Clayton Forrester force-feeding TV's Frank a turkey themed to each episode. In addition, the bumpers featuring the Satellite of Love crew engaging in Thanksgiving skits from Turkey Day '91 were re-shown during commercial breaks, along with twelve new bumpers made for this year's marathon. The half-hour special This Is MST3K repeated after the last episode aired.
Schedule
November 25
- 6:00 PM - The Beatniks - Episode Premiere
- 8:00 PM - Master Ninja
- 10:00 PM - Space Travelers
November 26
- 12:00 AM - Lost Continent
- 2:00 AM - City Limits
- 4:00 AM - Viking Women and the Sea Serpent
- 6:00 AM - The Giant Gila Monster
- 8:00 AM - King Dinosaur
- 10:00 AM - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
- 12:00 PM - The Magic Sword
- 2:00 PM - Teenagers from Outer Space
- 4:00 PM - Hercules Unchained
- 6:00 PM - The Unearthly
- 8:00 PM - Gamera vs. Guiron
- 10:00 PM - Fire Maidens of Outer Space - Episode Premiere
November 27
- 12:00 AM - This Is MST3K
Host Segments
Segment One: Dr. Forrester greets viewers and sums up Turkey Day. To add to the excitement, Frank has been strapped into a giant high-chair, and Dr. F will be forcefeeding him a themed turkey that represents each episode. The Beatniks Turkey has a beret and goatee; Frank looks ready to dive in.
Segment Two: The remains of The Beatniks Turkey is displayed as Frank dabs as his mouth with a napkin. Dr. F presents the be-shurikened Master Ninja I Turkey, to which Frank confidently replies, "I think it would be fun to eat another turkey."
Segment Three: Frank is still feeling pretty good, so Dr. F hands him the Space Travelers Turkey, appropriately packaged in space food bags; pureed giblets are included, much to Frank's displeasure.
Segment Four: Welcome to Com-poopie Central! Dr. F presents the Lost Continent dish, which in lieu of a turkey is instead a Cesar Romero salad.
Segment Five: Frank picks his teeth with a credit card and goes over the rules for this Turkey Day as Dr. F presents the City Limits Turkey, complete with switchblade. Frank says he's comfortably full, but Dr. F insists. Frank: "Well, it is Thanksgiving after all..."
Segment Six: The impressive Viking Women and the Sea Serpent Flambé Turkey is brought forth. Frank: "Is it okay to yell 'turkey' in a crowded theater?"
Segment Seven: The Giant Gila Monster Turkey is prepared. It tastes just like chicken!
Segment Eight: Frank is finally feeling the effects of all that turkey. He groans and cries when Dr. F presents a big bowl of King Dinosaur Turkey.
Segment Nine: Dr. F excitedly presents Frank with the Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Turkey instead of a real present. Frank wails in anguish.
Segment Ten: Frank sobs out the next greeting. Dr. F dubs Frank "Sir Eats-a-Lot" with the carving knife from The Magic Sword Turkey.
Segment Eleven: Dr. F boosts Frank's confidence like a boxing coach. The Teenagers from Outer Space Turkey is used as a punching bag, much to Forrester's dismay.
Segment Twelve: Frank snoozes because of the tryptophan before Dr. F wakes him to give him the Hercules Unchained Turkey. He is dismayed he has to eat under the loincloth, too.
Segment Thirteen: Dr. F helps a passed-out Frank stuff down The Unearthly Turkey. "What we have here is a failure to masticate!"
Segment Fourteen: Frank seems to have recovered and is hungry for turkey. Dr. F presents him with the Gamera vs. Guiron. Frank, in a squeaky voice: "Gamera has good meat and is a friend to children!" Forrester actually looks disturbed.
Segment Fifteen: The final turkey is presented for Fire Maidens of Outer Space, which Frank has already started on. Dr. F counted on Frank giving up so he could have some turkey too, and asks for a bit. Frank: "Get your own."
Segment Sixteen: Frank, having finished all fifteen turkeys, garnering congratulations from Dr. F, is ready for bed. Dr. F tries to convince him to stay up to watch This is MST3K. Frank: "It sounds like you're saying we're just characters on some low-budget cable show."
Bumpers
Note: Only bumpers original to this Turkey Day have been included here; some bumpers from Turkey Day '91 were also shown.
Bumper One: Tom Servo greets viewers by noting they are watching The Beatniks, the first episode in the marathon, and adds, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night!"
Bumper Two: Crow notes viewers are watching show number two, Master Ninja I, and eeriely adds, "It's only begun to bite..."
Bumper Three: The SOL gang reminds everyone that Space Travelers is still on and apologizes to Gene Hackman, noting they really do like him.
Bumper Four: Gypsy notes it's getting late, and Lost Continent viewers may want to get a blanket and some cocoa during the break.
Bumper Five: Crow: "If you're taping, this is a good time to pause!"
Bumper Six: Crow: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. Beats the hell out of mincemeat, don't it?"
Bumper Seven: The SOL crew delivers a stilted greeting. They are not impressed and decide to do another take.
Bumper Eight: Gypsy: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. You know, cleaning up isn't just a girl's job!"
Bumper Nine: Servo: "You're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. Now might be a good time to check on your mom."
Bumper Ten: Servo reminds viewers they are watching Teenagers from Outer Space and over twenty-one hours into the marathon before making some strange noises.
Bumper Eleven: Joel: "Hey, you're watching Turkey Day at Comedy Central. Thanks for hanging in there with us!"
Bumper Twelve: Joel reminds viewers that they are watching the final movie of the marathon, the world premiere of Fire Maidens of Outer Space.