The BEST episodes directed by Ford Beebe
#1 - Rocket Attack USA
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 5
Movie Plot: An American spy is dropped into the Soviet Union to sabotage a rocket mission. He, of course, fails. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 2." Intro: Joel gives Servo a haircut. Segment One: Joel invents a calculator that prints in paper candy. In Deep 13, the Mads play water polo by filling a foosball table with water. Segment Two: Joel attempts to explain the cold war. Segment Three: The crew plays "Civil Defense Quiz Bowl". Segment Four: A Cosmonaut shows up and insults Billy Joel. Segment Five: Frank tries to suggest a movie for next week, but is rebuffed by Dr. Forrester. Original film made in 1958.
#2 - Ring of Terror
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 6
Movie Plot: A medical student must rob a grave as a fraternity prank. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 3." Intro: Crow and Servo trick Joel into thinking it's movie sign. Segment One: Joel creates a pinball machine out of intestines. In Deep 13, Dr. Forrester plays a real life game of operation on Frank. Segment Two: Joel and the 'bots create the "Old School for Old Students". Segment Three: Joel performs an autopsy on a vacuum cleaner, much to Gypsy's chagrin. Segment Four: The 'bots can't think of a single good thing about the movie. Segment Five: Frank sings "If Chauffeurs Ruled the World." Original film made in 1962.
#3 - Jungle Goddess
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - Season 2 - Episode 3
Movie Plot: An expedition to Africa to recover a missing heiress leads to trouble when she is made queen of the jungle. Also riffed was the short: "The Phantom Creeps, part 1." Intro: Joel and the 'bots toy with the forces of the universe. Segment One: Joel invents a radio controlled saw. Dr. Forrester has had his head transplanted onto a saxophone. Segment Two: The SOL crew presents an infomercial selling some of Bela Lugosi's Phantom Creeps. Segment Three: Joel explains to the 'bots the movie binocular vision trick. Segment Four: Two aliens visit the SOL with a list of demands. Segment Five: Joel and the 'bots put on a fake TV show, which has Frank entertained. Original film made in 1948.