Movie: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1

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Trace Beaulieu
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Michael J. Nelson
Michael J. Nelson

Mike Nelson

Joel Hodgson
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Joel Robinson

Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy

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    Shorts, Volume 1 is a compilation release featuring seven popular shorts from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It was originally released on VHS by Rhino Entertainment in July 1998; it was later re-released on DVD as part of the Volume 2 set from Rhino and its re-issue, Volume II from Shout! Factory. The featured shorts are: The Home Economics Story (Episode #317), Junior Rodeo Daredevils (Episode #407), Body Care and Grooming Episode #510), Cheating (Episode #515), A Date with Your Family (Episode #602), Why Study Industrial Arts? (Episode #609} and The Chicken of Tomorrow (Episode #702).

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    1998-07-01

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