The BEST episodes directed by Aleksandr Ptushko
#1 - The Magic Voyage of Sinbad
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 5 - Episode 5
Movie Plot: Sinbad returns home from a trip to find his people in need of great help. On the SOL: Crow fixes an award show, much to Servo's chagrin / Joel invents a cheese set modeled after the Rat Pack / the Crew acts like the Jester from the movie / Crow fires himself out the air lock to go on a voyage like Sinbad. In Deep 13: The Mads present "Chin-derwear." It is exactly what you think it is. Original film made in 1953.
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#2 - The Day the Earth Froze
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 4 - Episode 22
Movie Plot: Film rendition of a Finnish legend about a witch's spell intervening in a marriage. Also riffed was the short "Here Comes the Circus." On the SOL: Joel tries to get the 'bots into a group photo / Joel invents a snack food for martial Artists / the 'bots put on a clown act / Gypsy puts on a one robot show. In Deep 13: The Mads present the Unhappy Meal. Original film made in 1959.
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#3 - The Sword and the Dragon
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 6 - Episode 17
Movie Plot: A man inherits a magic sword which he uses to vanquish an enemy clan. On the SOL: The crew plays Dungeons and Dragons, though they don't really care about the game / Servo provides entertainment for the Mads' guests / Gypsy mimics the singer from the movie / Ilya from the movie stops by, now a waiter at IHOP. In Deep 13: Bridget and Mary Jo, new neighbors from Deep 12, stop by to say hi to the Mads / After their dates with the Deep 12 women, the Mads can't wait to hear from them again. Original film made in 1956.
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