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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 July 1998

Country

United States of America

Cast

Trace Beaulieu

Trace Beaulieu

Crow T. Robot

Michael J. Nelson

Michael J. Nelson

Mike Nelson

Joel Hodgson

Joel Hodgson

Joel Robinson

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Tom Servo

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