The (Nearly) Complete List of Credits

The following is a list of all the credits from each episode of the series. Each season section begins with a basic list of credits for that season, followed by any specific changes or additions that took place in a given episode. Individual episodes with no additional credits, other than the ones already given, are ommitted.

Thanks to Lisa Jenkins for donating the KTMA-Season 7 portion of this list to Ward E.
Thanks to Scott Pestana for a partial assist on most of season 8 and to Tom Carberry for 822.

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KTMA

Hair Brain Productions
Created by: Joel Hodgson
Produced by: Jim Mallon
Starring: Joel Hodgson (Joel Hodgson; he used his real name)
Puppet Operation and Voices: Josh Weinstein (Tom Servo and Gypsy), Trace Beaulieu (Crow), Kevin Murphy (Cambot)
Mad Scientists: Josh Weinstein (Dr. Laurence Erhardt), Trace Beaulieu (Dr. Clayton Forrester)

"The Love Theme from Mystery Science Theatre [sic] 3000"
Lyrics: Joel Hodgson, Josh Weinstein
Music: Charlie Erickson, Joel Hodgson
Sung by: "Joel and The Joels"
Recorded at: Sing Sing Studios

This program was produced through the facilities of KTMA-TV.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a co-production of KTMA-TV and Hair Brain Productions.
(C) 1988 [K01-K10], 1989 [K11-K21] KTMA & Hair Brain Productions.

KTMA TV23 1988/89 (Season 0)

Writers: Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Josh Weinstein, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy, Brian Funk (K14?-K21)
Associate Producers: Kevin Murphy, Vince Rodriguez (K04?-K11, K15?-K21)
Director (omitted K13 & K14): Vince Rodriguez (K04?-K15?, K17-K18, K20-K21), Todd Ziegler (K16, K19)
Audio (omitted K13 & K14): Todd Ziegler (K04?-K15?, K17-18, K20-K21), Alexandra Carr (K16, K19)
Make-up: Faye Burkholder (?-K15?), Clayton James (K16-K21)
Production Assistant: Alex(andra) Carr
Fan Club Coordinator: Alexandra Carr (K14-K21)
Camera: Kevin Murphy
Art Director: Joel Hodgson
Lighting: Kevin Murphy
Color Consultant: Lisa Erickson
Hair Designs by: Mr. Crow of Beverly Hills (began K05)

K00- The Green Slime
[No info. Half hour pilot; never aired.]

K01- Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars
[No info.]

K02- Invaders from the Deep
[No info.]

K03- Starforce
[No info.]

K04- Gamera vs Barugon
MST 300 [sic] Theme Music: Charlie Erickson, Joel Hodgson

K13- SST: Death Flight
Additional puppet operation and voices: Faye Burkholder (Gypsy)

K14- Mighty Jack
Additional writing: Faye Burkholder
Additional puppet operation and voices: Alexandra Carr, Faye Burkholder

K15- Superdome
[No known fan copies exist of the end credits.]

K19- Hanger 18
Cambot (in place of Camera credit): Kevin Murphy

K20- The Last Chase
Cambot (in place of Camera credit): Kevin Murphy

K21- Legend of the Dinosaurs
Special Guests: Ralph Smith & Ralph's Mom

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COMEDY CHANNEL/COMEDY CENTRAL

Best Brains, Inc.
Created by: Joel Hodgson
Produced by: Jim Mallon
Crow (T. Robot): Trace Beaulieu
Joel Robinson: Joel Hodgson (end 512)
Mike Nelson: Michael J. Nelson (begin 512)
(Tom) Servo: Josh Weinstein (Season 1), Kevin Murphy (begin Season 2)
Gypsy: Jim Mallon
Cambot: Himself
Dr. Clayton Forrester: Trace Beaulieu
Dr. Laurence Erhardt: Josh Weinstein (Season 1)
Frank (seasons 2-3)/TVs Frank (seasons 4-6): Frank Conniff
Mrs. (Pearl) Forrester: Mary Jo Pehl (begin Season 7)
Magic Voice (not credited): Jann L. Johnson (Season 1), Alexandra B. Carr (Season 2 through 414?), Kevin Murphy (303?), Mary Jo Pehl (begin 415?)

"The Love Theme from Mystery Science Theatre [sic] (3000)" (101 through 512)
Lyrics: Joel Hodgson, Josh Weinstein
Music: Charlie Erickson, Joel Hodgson
Performed by: "Joel and The Joels" (Joel Hodgson)
Mastered at: Blue Light Music, Minneapolis

"The Love Theme from MST3000" (513-524)
Music: Charlie Erickson, Joel Hodgson
Lyrics: The Brains

"The Love Theme from MST3000" (begin 601; different version 701-706; different version begin 801)
Music: Charlie Erickson, Joel Hodgson
Lyrics: Best Brains

Shot entirely on location at Best Brains Studios, Minneapolis.

Filmed in shadowramma.

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Comedy Channel 1989/90 (Season 1)

Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy, Mike Nelson, Josh Weinstein
Featuring: Joel Hodgson's Puppet Bots
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Production Manager: Alexandra B. Carr
Editor: Randy Davis
Art Direction: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson
Set Design: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson
Lighting: Kevin Murphy
Make-up: Faye Burkholder, Clayton James
Costumes: Bow Tie
Gizmonic Devices: Joel Hodgson
Production Assistants: Jann L. Johnson, Steve Rosenberer, Sara J. Sandborn
Production/Post Production: Fuller Productions, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Production Staff: Ken Fournelle, Jim Fuller
Production Assistant: Jim Erickson
Special thanks: Randy Herget, Skyline Inc., Bryan Beaulieu, KTMA TV23, The Teachers of America, David Campbell, Rick Leed

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102- The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
Special Guest Puppet: Enoch (Jim Mallon)

104- Women of the Prehistoric Planet
Additional Writers: Alexandra Carr, Jann Johnson
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley, Neil Brede

105- The Corpse Vanishes
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
Post Production Audio: Rich Cook, TeleEdit, Minneapolis

106- The Crawling Hand
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
Post Production Audio: Rich Cook, TeleEdit, Minneapolis

107- Robot Monster
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
Post Production Audio: Rich Cook, TeleEdit, Minneapolis

108- Slime People
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson

109- Project Moonbase
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley, Neil Brede
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Alan Hale, Jr.

110- Robot Holocaust
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley, Neil Brede
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
Audio Post Production: IVL Post, Minneapolis

111- Moon Zero Two
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley, Neil Brede
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson

112- Untamed Youth
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley, Neil Brede
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
Audio Post Production: IVL Post, Minneapolis

113- Black Scorpion
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley, Neil Brede
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson, Elisabet Sandberg

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Comedy Channel/CTV: The Comedy Network 1990/91 (Season 2)

Head Writer: Michael J. Nelson
Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Host Segments Produced (201)/Directed (202-213) by: Jim Mallon
Production Manager: Alexandria B. Carr
Production Assistant: Jann L. Johnson
Toolmaster (listed twice in 202-204): Jef Maynard
Art Direction: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson
Set Design (not listed in 206): Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson
Gizmonic Devices Designed by: Joel Hodgson
Special Effects and Other Fancy Stuff: Trace Beaulieu
Additional Visual Effects: Industrial Plumbing and Heating
Hexifield Viewscreen Designed and Constructed by (begin 205): Mark Gilbertson
Post Production Supervision: Kevin Murphy, Alexandra B. Carr, Jann Johnson (207-213), Jim Mallon (207)
Editor: Tim Paulson (201-205, 207-213), Randy Davis (206)
Lighting: Ken Fournelle, Kevin Murphy
Audio: John Calder, Fred Street (204)
Make-up: Faye Burkholder (201-203, 209-213), Clayton James (204-208)
Interns: Nathan Molstead, Tamra Lewis (201-212), Amy Kane, James Smith (201-208), Michelle Molhan, Robert Czech
Post Production Facilty: IVL Post, Minneapolis
Video Services: Fournelle Video Production Services
Special thanks: Randy Herget, Skyline Displays Inc., Bryan Beaulieu, The Teachers of America

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Executive Producers (begin 205): Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon

201- Rocketship XM
Valeria: Michael J. Nelson
Jerry: Brent Peterson
Slyvia: Alex Carr

202- The Sidehackers
Gooch: Frank Conniff
J.C.: Michael J. Nelson
Jerry: Nathan Molstead
Slyvia: Amy Kane

"Sidehackin'"
Written and Performed by: The Brains
Additional Music by: Michael J. Nelson

203- Jungle Goddess
Imperialistic Alien 1: Michael J. Nelson
Imperialistic Alien 2: Jim Mallon
Jerry: Jim Smith

"My White Goddess"
Lyrics: Jim Mallon, Frank Conniff
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Sung by: "The Kevins" (Kevin Murphy)

204- Catalina Caper
Jerry: James Smith
Sylvia: Robert Czech

"My Creepy Girl"
Lyrics: The Brains
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Additional Special Thanks: Eli Mallon (Koochy-koochy-koo)

205- Rocket Attack USA
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Joel Hodgson
Sorri Andropoli: Michael J. Nelson

206- Ring of Terror
Special Guest Writers: Jann L. Johnson, Alexandra B. Carr
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Trace Beaulieu
On-line Post Production Facility: Fuller Productions

"If Chauffeurs Ruled the World"
Lyrics: Frank Conniff
Music: Michael J. Nelson

207- Wild Rebels
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Jim Mallon

208- Lost Continent
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Kevin Murphy
Cryptodad: Michael J. Nelson
"Expolrers Action Theme" written and performed by Michael J. Nelson

209- Hell Cats
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Joel Hodgson
Additional Music: Michael J. Nelson

210- King Dinosaur
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Trace Beaulieu
Jerry: Nathan Molstad
Additional Music: Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson

211- First Spaceship On Venus
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Michael J. Nelson
The Gorilla: Crist Ballas
Abe Vigoda's Back: Michael J. Nelson

Additional Music:
"Klack Holiday Serenade": Michael J. Nelson
"O Sweet Mother O Mine": Kevin Murphy

212- Godzilla vs. Megalon
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Joel Hodgson
Additional Music:
"Rex Dart Action Theme": Michael J. Nelson

213- Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster
Additional Writer: Faye Burkholder
Mothera: Michael J. Nelson

Roadies:
Sylvia: Robert Czech
Jerry: Nathan Molstad

Additional Music:
"Geneology Bop": Faye Burkholder, Kevin Murphy
Music: Kevin Murphy
Squeeky Toy Orchestra: Michael J. Nelson, Jef Maynard, Alex Carr

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Comedy Central 1991/92 (Season 3)

Head Writer: Michael J. Nelson
Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon (301-306), Kevin Murphy, Colleen Henjum (306-308), Paul Chaplin (313-324)
Contributing Writers: Bridget Jones, Lisa Sheretz (302-305), Colleen Henjum (302-305, 309-324), Jim Mallon (307-324), Paul Chaplin (307-312)
Host Segments Directed by (begin 303): Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson (324)
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Production Manager: Alexandria B. Carr
Technical Supervisor: Timothy Scott
Production Coordinator: Jann Johnson
Toolmaster (begin 303): Jef Maynard
Manager of Business Affairs: Heide LeClerc
Post Production Facilty: IVL Post, Minneapolis
Video Provided by: Fournelle Video Production Services
Audio: Fred Street (301, 310, 318, 320, 322), John Calder (302-304), Bob King (305), Brian Wright (306-310, 312-317, 319, 321, 323-324), Timothy Scott (319)
Editor: Tim Paulson (301-303)
On-line editor: Timothy Scott (305), Tim Paulson (304, 306-307, 309-310, 313-316, 319, 323), Karen Lindsay (308, 311-312, 317-318, 320-322, 324)
Audio editor (begin 304): Timothy Scott
Post Production Supervision: Kevin Murphy (301-304), Timothy Scott
Post Production Coordination (begin 303): Alexandra B. Carr, Jann L. Johnson
Art Direction: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson (not listed in 303)
Set Design: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jef Maynard
Gizmonic Devices Designed by: Joel Hodgson
Lighting: Ken Fournelle, Kevin Murphy
Hair and Make-up: Faye Burkholder (301-310), Clayton James (311-312, 315-316, 318-324), Mary Flaa (313-314), Andrea J. DuCane (317)
Prop Assistant: Barb Oswald (303, 304, 320), Lori Schackmann (308), Carolyn Sloat (312)
Interns: Thomas Alphonso (301-312), Cyn Eells, Tom Henderson (301-312), Christopher Wurst, Cindy Hansen (313-319)
Additional Music Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson (304-306, 310-311, 313-318, 322-324), Kevin Murphy (314, 316, 323-324), Frank Conniff (322)
Special thanks: Bryan Beaulieu, Skyline Displays (Inc), (The) Teachers of America, Bill W.

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Executive Producers: Jim Mallon, Joel Hodgson

301- Cave Dwellers
Additional Contributing Writer: Christopher Wurst
Gerry: Christopher Wurst

Additional Music:
"Jupiter" written and arranged by Michael J. Nelson

302- Gamera
Gamera: Michael J. Nelson

Additional Music:
"Tibby, Oh Tibby" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson

303- Pod People
Additional Music:
"A Clown in the Sky" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy

304- Gamera vs. Barugon
Additional Contributing Writer: Jef Maynard
Disco ball courtesy of: Teener's Theatrical Department Store, Minneapolis, MN

305- Stranded in Space
Additional Contributing Writers: Jann L. Johnson, Alexandra B. Carr

306- Time of the Apes
Additional Contributing Writers: Lynn-Anne Freise, Craig Tollifson, Tom Wedor, Jann L. Johnson, Alexandra B. Carr
Miracle Growth Baby (before): Eli Kenneth Mallon
Miracle Growth Baby (after): Timothy Scott

307- Daddy-O
Bruce: Michael J. Nelson

Additional Music:
"The Pants Up Song" arranged with lyrics by Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy
"Baby Music" written and arranged by Michael J. Nelson

308- Gamera vs. Gaos
Additional Music:
"Opus 4, Number 23, Plate Spinning Song" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson

309- The Amazing Colossal Man
Robert Plant: Kevin Murphy
Glen: Michael J. Nelson

Additional Music:
"Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata" Performed by Michael J. Nelson

310- Fugitive Alien
Jack Perkins: Michael J. Nelson
Special Make-up: Crist Ballas, Glen Griffin

311- It Conquered The World
Additional Contributing Writers: Jef Maynard, Jann Johnson, Alexandra Carr, Timothy Scott

312- Gamera vs. Guiron
Michael Feinstein: Michael J. Nelson

Additional Music:
"Gamera (in it's [sic] many forms)" Performed by Michael J. Nelson

316- Gamera vs. Zigra
Kenny: Michael J. Nelson
Helen: Bridget Jones
Roadies: Kevin Murphy, Jef Maynard
Additional special thanks: St. Paul Harley Davidson

318- Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
Additional Music:
Lyrics: Kevin Murphy

319- War of the Colossal Beast
Glen: Michael J. Nelson

320- The Unearthly
Paint Box Artistry: Jef Maynard

321- Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Additional Contributing Writers: Lynn-Anne Freise, Tom Wedor, Craig Tollifson, Bob Schrad, Christopher Whiting

"A Patrick Swayze Christmas"
Music and Lyrics: Michael J. Nelson

322- Master Ninja I
Additional Contributing Writer: Mike Gandolfi

324- Master Ninja II
Additional Contributing Writer: Mike Gandolfi
Additional special thanks: St. Paul Harley Davidson

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Comedy Central 1992/93 (Season 4)

Head Writer: Michael J. Nelson
Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Frank Conniff, Joel Hodgson, Paul Chaplin, Bridget Jones (402-424), Mary Jo Pehl (404-424)
Contributing Writers: Colleen Henjum, Jim Mallon
Host Segments Directed by: Jim Mallon (401-403, 405-413), Kevin Murphy (404, 414, 417, 420, 423), Joel Hodgson (415, 418, 421, 424), Trace Beaulieu (416, 419, 422)
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Production Manager: Alexandria B. Carr (401-414), Jann L. Johnson (415-424)
Technical Supervisor: Timothy Scott
Production Coordinator: Jann L. Johnson (401-414), Ellen McDonough (415-424)
Toolmaster: Jef Maynard
Manager of Business Affairs: Heide A. LeClerc
Production Assistant: Ellie/Ellen McDonough (403-414), Sarah E. Wisner (417-424)
Video Provided by: Fournelle Video Production Services, St. Paul (MN)
Audio: Brian Wright (401-414), Timothy Scott (414-424)
Editor: Timothy Scott
Associate Editor: Bradley J. Keely
Post Production Coordination: Alexandra B. Carr (401-414), Jann L. Johnson, Ellen McDonough (415-424)
Art Direction: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jef Maynard
Set Design: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson
Lighting: Ken Fournelle, Timothy Scott (403-408, 416-417, 420-424)
Engineering: Rob "the engineer" Burkhardt
Hair and Make-up: Clayton James (401-402, 404-408, 410, 412-413, 415-424), Andrea J. DuCane (403, 409, 414), Crist Ballas (411)
Prop Assistant: Barb Oswald (401-402), Patrick Brantsey (417-424)
Toolmaster Jr.: Barb Oswald (403-405, 410)
Interns: Patrick Brantseg, Nathan Devery (401-412), Brendan Glynn (401-403), Suzette Jamison (401-409), Steven Sande (401-405), Curtis Anderson (413-424), Kelly Ann Nathe (413-417)
Additional Music Written and Performed by: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (418)
Special thanks: Skyline Displays Inc., Teachers of America, Mark Gilbertson, all MSTies coast-to-coast, the authors of the 1st Amendment (401-409) Ammendment [sic] (410-424)

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Executive Producers: Jim Mallon, Joel Hodgson

401- Space Travelers
Additional Contributing Writer: Bridget Jones

402- The Giant Gila Monster
Additional Writer: John Carney

403- City Limits
Additional Writer: John Carney
Morrisey: Michael J. Nelson

404- Teenagers from Outer Space
Resusci-Anne Provided by: Nancy Mason

405- Being from Another Planet
Holo-clowns: Michael J. Nelson, Paul Chaplin

406- Attack of the Giant Leeches
Holo-clowns: Michael J. Nelson, Paul Chaplin
Giant Leech: Kevin Murphy

Additional Music:
"A Danger to Ourselves and Others" Michael J. Nelson, Joel Hodgson

407- The Killer Shrews
Additional Contributing Writer: Steve Hollenhorst

408- Hercules Unchained
Additional Contributing Writer: Don Jurek
Steve Reeves: Michael J. Nelson

409- Indestructible Man
Additional Contributing Writer: David Sussman
Officer Kevin: Kevin Murphy
Officer Mike: Michael J. Nelson

410- Hercules Against the Moon Men
Additional Music:
"Ode to Pants" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson, Frank Conniff

411- The Magic Sword
Additional Music:
"Ode on Estelle" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson, Paul Chaplin

413- Manhunt in Space
Winky: Michael J. Nelson

416- Firemaidens from Outer Space
Timmy: Jef Maynard

417- Crash of the Moons
John Banner: Michael J. Nelson

Additional Music:
"The Gypsy Moons" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Bridget Jones

418- Attack of the Eye Creatures
Larry Buchanan: Michael J. Nelson

420- The Human Duplicators
Hugh Beaumont: Michael J. Nelson
William Conrad: Kevin Murphy

422- The Day the Earth Froze
"Gypsy Rose Me" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics by Mary Jo Pehl

423- Bride of the Monster
Camera: John Finley

"Hired! Song" written and arranged by Micheal J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy

This episode dedicated to the spirit of William A. Murphy. Thanks, Dad.

424- Manos, Hands of Fate
Torgo: Michael J. Nelson

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Comedy Central 1993/94 (Season 5)

Head Writer: Michael J. Nelson
Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Paul Chaplin, Frank Conniff, Joel Hodgson (501-512), Bridget Jones (501-514, 518-524), Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl, David Sussman (513-524)
Contributing Writers: Colleen Henjum(-Williams, begin 506), Jim Mallon (501-511, 513-524), Bridget Jones (515-517)
Host segments directed by: Trace Beaulieu (501, 504, 507, 510, 513, 516, 519, 522), Kevin Muphy (502, 505, 508, 512, 514, 517, 520, 523), Joel Hodgson (503, 506, 509, 511), Jim Mallon (515, 518, 521, 524)
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Production Manager: Jann L. Johnson
Technical Supervisor: Timothy Scott
Production Coordinator: Ellen McDonough
Toolmaster: Jef Maynard
Production Assistant: Sarah E. Wisner
Utility Infielder: Patrick Brantseg
Video Provided by: Fournelle Video Production Services, St. Paul, MN
Audio: Timothy Scott (501-517, 519-524), Bradley J. Keely (518-524)
Editors: Bradley J. Keely, Timothy Scott, Charles A. Zimmermann (520-524)
Post Production Coordination: Jann L. Johnson, Ellen McDonough
Art Direction: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson (501-512), Jef Maynard
Set Design: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson
Lighting: Ken Fournelle, Timothy Scott
Hair and Make-up: Andrea J. DuCane (501, 503, 505-518, 522-524), Clayton James (502, 504), Crist Ballas (519-521)
Interns: Stephanie Hynes (501-517), Peter Keffer, Michael J. Sheehan, E. Jane Shortt
Additional Music Written and Arranged by: Michael J. Nelson
Manager of Business Affairs (501-522): Heide A. LeClerc(-Becker, begin 508)
Director of Operations (523-524): Jeffrey P. Young
Special thanks: Skyline Displays Inc. (501-512), Teachers of America, Mark Gilbertson (501-512), all MSTies coast-to-coast, the Authors of the 1st Amendment

Executive Producers (501-512): Jim Mallon, Joel Hodgson

501- Warrior of the Lost World
(Voice of Megaweapon: Michael J. Nelson)

502- Hercules
Amazon Women: Bridget Jones, Mary Jo Pehl

507- I Accuse My Parents
Rodney: Bradley J. Keely

508- Operation Double 007
Torgo: Michael J. Nelson
Alpine horn provided by: Josef Diethelm

509- Girl in Lover's Lane
"The Train Song" a.k.a. "What a Pleasant Journey"
Music by: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics by: Frank Conniff

511- Gunslinger
Additional writer: Timothy Scott

512- Mitchell
Additional writer: Jim Mallon

513- The Brain That Wouldn't Die
Jan: Mary Jo Pehl

514- Teenage Strangler
"The Janitor Song"
Music by: Michael J. Nelson, David Sussman
Lyrics by: Frank Conniff

516- Alien From L.A.
"My Wild Irish Ireland"
Written and arranged by:
Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson. David Sussman

517- Beginning of the End
Lady: Mary Jo Pehl
Shot entirely in Minneapolis, home of the University of Minnesota

519- Outlaw (of Gor)
Choreographer: Kirsten Lind
"Tubular Boobular Joy" written and arranged by: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy

521- Santa Claus
The "Nelson" Family: Patrick Brantseg, Mary Jo Pehl, Timothy Scott
Pitch: Paul Chaplin
Santa Claus: Krusher Kringle

"Whispering Christmas Warrior"
Music and Lyrics by: David Sussman

"Merry Christmans - If That's O.K."
Music by: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics by: Frank Conniff

Additional Thanks to: Jenny Anderson for the Lopi Sweaters

523- Village of the Giants
Torgo: Michael J. Nelson

"The Greatest Frank of All"
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Bridget Jones

524- 12 to the Moon
Nuveena: Herself (Bridget Jones)

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Comedy Central 1994/95 (Season 6)

Head Writer: Michael J. Nelson
Script Consultant (619-624): Frank Conniff
Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Paul Chaplin, Frank Conniff (601-618), Mike Dodge, Bridget Jones, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl, Timothy Scott (601-605), David Sussman (601-605)
Contributing Writers: Colleen Williams, Jim Mallon
Host segments directed by: Trace Beaulieu (601, 604, 607, 610, 613, 616, 619, 622), Kevin Murphy (602, 605, 608, 611, 614, 617, 620, 623), Jim Mallon (603, 606, 609, 612, 615, 618, 621, 624)
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Production Manager: Jann L. Johnson
Technical Supervisor: Bradley J. Keely
Production Coordinator: Ellen McDonough Thomas
Toolmaster: Jef Maynard
Production Assistant: Sarah E. Wisner
Utility Infielder: Patrick Brantseg
Video Provided by: Fournelle Video Production Services, St. Paul, MN (601-604), Jeff Stonehouse (605-624)
Audio: Bradley J. Keely
Editors: Bradley J. Keely, Charles A. Zimmermann (601-610), Tim Paulson (614-624)
Audio Mixing (601-603): Timothy Scott
Post Production Coordination: Jann L. Johnson (601-602, 605-624), Ellen McDonough Thomas, Sarah E. Wisner (603-604)
Art Direction: Trace Beaulieu, Jef Maynard
Set Design: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jef Maynard (606-624)
Lighting: Ken Fournelle (601-606), Timothy Scott (601-602), Bradley J. Keely (603-607), Jeff Stonehouse (605-624)
Hair and Make-up: Andrea J. DuCane (601-605, 607-609, 611-613, 615-618, 620-624), Crist Ballas (606, 610, 614, 619)
Interns: David J. Belmont (601-612), Shannon McNeely (601-612), Peter Nicolai (601-612), Wendell Andersson (613-624), Michael D. Parker (616-624), Sara (613) Sarah Swanson (614-624), Julie Van Goethem (613-616)
Additional Original Music Written and Arranged by: Michael J. Nelson
Director of Operations (601-603): Jeffrey P. Young
Controller (608-624): Tim Johnson
Info Club Coordinator (605-617) / Poobah (618-624): Julie Walker
Special thanks: Teachers of America, all MSTies coast-to-coast, the Authors of the 1st Amendment

601- Girls Town
The Power Steves: Paul Chaplin, Mary Jo Pehl, David Sussman

602- Invasion U.S.A.
Bomb: Mike Dodge

603- The Dead Talk Back
"Cosmic Freight Train" written and arranged by: Michael J. Nelson, Paul Chaplin, David Sussman
Cheesy Guitar Solo: Andy LaCasse

605- Colossus and the Headhunters
"Nummy Muffin Cocol Butter"
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Frank Conniff

607- Bloodlust
Mother Forrester: Mary Jo Pehl
Fiddler: Maria Bamford

610- The Violent Years
"Forrester's Theme Song"
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Best Brains

612- The Starfighters
"United Servo Academy Men's Chorus Hymn"
Music and Lyrics: Kevin Murphy

613- The Sinister Urge
Huggy Bear: Paul Chaplin
Rooster: Patrick Brantseg

614- San Francisco International
Jan: Mary Jo Pehl
Huggy Bear: Paul Chaplin
Rooster: Patrick Brantseg
Nuveena as herself (Bridget Jones)
Santa Claus: K. Kringle (Kevin Murphy)
Pitch: Paul Chaplin
Torgo: Michael J. Nelson

615- Kitten With a Whip
Kitten with a Whip: Kevin Murphy

616- Racket Girls
Lisa Loeb: Bridget Jones
The Family: Paul Chaplin, Mary Jo Pehl, Patick [sic] Brantseg

617- Sword and the Dragon
Ilya Murametz: Kevin Murphy
Neighbors from Deep 12: Bridget Jones, Mary Jo Pehl

"Supercalafragalisticexpialawacky!!!"
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Best Brains

618- High School Bigshot
Bagpipe Music: Peter B. Dysart

619- Red Zone Cuba
"The Bouncy Upbeat Song"
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Frank Conniff

620- Danger!! Death Ray
Torgo: Michael J. Nelson

621- The Beast of Yucca Flats
Party Go-ers: Patrick Brantseg, Paul Chaplin, Bridget Jones, Tim Paulson, Mary Jo Pehl

"Speed of Sound"
Written by: Dayton Mercil
Performed by: Ripcoard

622- Angels Revenge
Additional Contributing Writers: Bill Corbett, Drew Jansen

623- The Amazing Transparent Man
Additional Contributing Writers: Ben Bakken, Bill Corbett, Drew Jansen
Ted: Kevin Murphy
Barb: Mary Jo Pehl

624- Samson vs. the Vampire Women
Additional Contributing Writers: Bill Corbett, Drew Jansen
Torgo the White: Michael J. Nelson

"Who Will I Kill?"
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Bridget Jones

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Comedy Central 1995/96 (Season 7)

Head Writer: Michael J. Nelson
Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Paul Chaplin, Bridget Jones, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl
Contributing Writer: Jim Mallon
Host segments directed by: Trace Beaulieu (701, 703, 706), Jim Mallon (701a, 705), Kevin Murphy (702, 704)
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Production Manager: Wendell Jon Andersson
Technical Supervisor: Bradley J. Keely
Prop Master: Helena Espinosa (701-706), Dean Trisko (701a)
Production Assistant: Michael D. Parker, Mary Banovetz (701a)
Prop Assistant (701a, 701)/Buyer (begin 703): Beth "Beez" McKeever (701a, 703-706), Wilson Webb (701a), Dean Trisko (701-702)
Video Provided by: Jeff Stonehouse
Editor: Bradley J. Keely
Post Production Coordination: Wendell Jon Andersson, Bradley J. Keely
Art Direction: Trace Beaulieu
Set Design: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jef Maynard
Lighting: Jeff Stonehouse
Hair and Make-up: Andrea DuCane (701a, 701-703, 705-706), Crist Ballas (704)
Interns: Debra Baxter (701a, 701), Danika King, Beth McKeever (701-702), Ben Mooers (703-706), Kelly Schrandt
Additional Original Music Written and Arranged by: Kevin Murphy (701), Michael J. Nelson (701a, 702-706)
Controller: Tim Johnson
Info Club Poobah: Julie Walker
Assistant Poobah: Barbara Tebben
Special thanks: Teachers of America, all MSTies coast-to-coast, the Authors of the 1st Amendment

701a- Night of the Blood Beast (Turkey Day version)
Jack Perkins: Michael J. Nelson
Pitch: Paul Chaplin
Mr. "B" Natural: Bridget Jones
Kitten with a Whip: Kevin Murphy
Michael Feinstein: Michael J. Nelson
Special Make-up Effects: Crist Ballas, Gary Bohem

702- The Brute Man
Sandy: Paul Chaplin

704- The Incredible Melting Man
Doug: Paul Chaplin
Gary: Jim Mallon
Cindy: Beth "Beez" McKeever
Tony: Ben Mooers
Preview Audience: Helena Espinoza, Kelly Schrandt, Barbara Tebben

705- Escape 2000
Timmy Bobby Rusty: Paul Chaplin
Toblerone: Michael J. Nelson

706- Laserblast
Monad: Jim Mallon
Old Dr. Clayton Forrester: Jack Beaulieu

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THE SCI-FI CHANNEL

Best Brains, Inc.
Created by: Joel Hodgson
Crow T. Robot: Bill Corbett
Mike Nelson: Michael J. Nelson
Tom Servo: Kevin Murphy
Gypsy: Jim Mallon (end 814); Patrick Brantseg (begin 815)
Mrs. (Pearl) Forrester: Mary Jo Pehl
Professor Bobo: Kevin Murphy
Observer: Bill Corbett (805-1013)
Magic Voice (not credited): Beth "Beez" McKeever

"The Love Theme from MST3000"
Music: Charlie Erickson, Joel Hodgson
Lyrics: Best Brains

The Sci-Fi Channel 1997 (Season 8)

Produced & Directed by: Jim Mallon (801, 803, 805, 807-808); Kevin Murphy (811-814, 816, 818, 820, 822)
Produced by: Jim Mallon (802, 804, 806, 809-810); Kevin Murphy (815, 817, 819, 821)
Executive producer: Jim Mallon (811-822)
Directed by: Kevin Murphy (804, 806, 809-810); Michael J. Nelson (815, 817, 819, 821)
Director & Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy (802)
Associate producer: Kevin Murphy (801, 803-810)
Head writer: Michael J. Nelsom
Written by: Paul Chaplin, Bill Corbett, Bridget Jones, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl
Contributing writer: Jim Mallon (801-802)

Featuring

Dr. Peanut: Michael J. Nelson (801-804)
Extra Monkeys: Paul Chaplin (801-803), Bill Corbett (801-803), Jim Mallon (802-803)
Ned the nanite: Paul Chaplin (801-802, 804, 808, 812); Kevin Murphy (819)
Wade the nanite: Kevin Murphy (801-802, 808)
The Observers: Paul Chaplin, Michael J. Nelson (805-808)
Space Children: Paul Chaplin, Bridget Jones, Michael J. Nelson (811-812)
Ortega: Paul Chaplin (815, 822)
Callipygeas: Kevin Murphy (816-819)
Flava: Bridget Jones (816-820)

Production Manager: Jill Roozenboom (801-819); Peter Rudrud (819-822)
Set Design: Blue Thumb Scenic (801-816); Blue Thumb Scenic, Patrick Brantseg (817-822)
Art Direction: Patrick Brantseg
Director of Photography: Jeff Stonehouse
Technical Supervisor: Bradley J. Keely
Audio Mix: Bradley J. Keely (801-811)
SFX/foley: John Sims (806-811)
Audio Post Production: Fred Street, PostAudio, Inc. (812-822)
Editor: Bradley J. Keeley (814-822)
Prop diva: Beth "beez" McKeever
Hair and Make-up: Andrea DuCane (801-815, 817-822); Sharon Davis (816); Jennifer Turner (817, 819)
Special Effects Make-up: Gizmos Inc.
Grip: Mike Parker (801-813, 816-822) Bob Seabold (814-815)
Controller: Tim Johnson
Boom operator: John Sims (816-822)
Info Club Poobah: Barbara Tebben
Interns: Elliot Cobb (801-805, 808-809); Mytch Parks (801-805, 808-809); Lane Stiller (806-807); Steve Zocklein (806-807); Tamara Melloy (810-813); Randy Smith (810-813); Joseph Olson (814-817); Meshach Weber (814-819); Dan Breyer (818-822); Todd Severson (820-822); Scott Bowman (821)

Special thanks: Teachers of America, All MSTies Coast-to-Coast, The Authors of the First Amendment (801-817)

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©1997 Best Brains

802- The Leech Woman
Jody the nanite: Mary Jo Pehl

803- The Mole People
Pale Day Player #1: Patrick Brantseg
Pale Day Player #2: Paul Chaplin
Special Guest: Robert Smith as Howard

804- The Deadly Mantis
Mutants: Paul Chaplin, Bill Corbett, Beth "beez" McKeever
Additional Music: Best Brains Ad Hoc Radio Band

805- The Thing that Couldn't Die
Finnigan: Paul Chaplin
Hadrian: Kevin Murphy
Adrienne Barbeau: Bridget Jones

806- The Undead
Lydia: Bridget Jones

807- Terror from the Year 5000
Terror from the year 5000: Beez

"When I Held Your Brain in my Arms"
Music: Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Kevin Murphy

812- The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies
Shelli the Nanite: Mary Jo Pehl

813- Jack Frost
Yakof Smirnoff: Patrick Brantseg
Carl Torgeson: Paul Chaplin

814- Riding with Death
"The Funky Seventies" & "The Fifties"
Music: Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics: Bill Corbett

815- Agent For h.a.r.m.
Judge: Bill Corbett
A little Amish boy: Bradley J. Keely

816- Prince of Space
Krankor: Bill Corbett

817- The Horror of Party Beach
"The Gods Jam"
Performed by: Lisa Fuglie

"Sodium"
Lyric by: Bill Corbett
Music by: Michael J. Nelson

818- Devil Doll
Roman Bay Players: Patrick Brantseg, Paul Chaplin, Beez McKeever
Pitch: Paul Chaplin

819- Invasion of the Neptune Men
Roman Day Players: Patrick Brantseg, Dan Breyer, Paul Chaplin, Beez McKeever

820- Space Mutiny
Roman Soldiers: Patrick Brantseg, Dan Breyer

821- Time Chasers
Patrick: Patrick Brantseg

822- Overdrawn at the Memory Bank
Ortega: Paul Chaplin
Voice of Mookie the nanite: Paul Chaplin
Voice of Slicer the nanite: Bridget Jones
Voice of the "Overdrawn at the Memory Bank Technical Support" operator: Beth "Beez" McKeever
(Voice of the recording at "Overdrawn at the Memory Bank Technical Support": Peter Rudrud)

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Production Manager: Peter Rudrud
Set Design: Blue Thumb Sceneic, Patrick Brantseg
Art Director/direction: Patrick Brantseg
Director of Photography: Jeff Stonehouse
Post Production Supervisor: Bradley J. Keely (901)
Technical Supervisor: Bradley J. Keely (902-913)
Editor: Bradley J. Keely
Prop diva: Beth "Beez" McKeever
Hair and Make-up: Andrea DuCane (901-911, 913), Mary K. Flaa (912)
Special Effects Make-up: Gizmos, Inc.
Grip(s): Mike Parker; Dan Breyer (905-913)
Boom operator (/SFX/Foley): John Sims
Controller: Tim Johnson
Info Club Poobah: Barbara Tebben
Interns: Dan Breyer (901-904, 906-908); Todd Severson (901-902); Scott Bowman (903-908); Brian Bull (905); Nick Prueher (908-913); Dan Tanz (909-913)

Special thanks: All MSTies Worldwide; The Teachers of America (902), and Barry Schulman (912)

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©1998 Best Brains

901- The Projected Man
Voice of Lembach: Michael J. Nelson

902- The Phantom Planet
Voice of Villagers: Patrick Brantseg, Beez McKeever, Peter Rudrud

903- Puma Man
Ortega: Paul Chaplin
Roger Whitaker: Kevin Murphy
Staci: Beez McKeever
Brian: Patrick Brantseg
Voice of Shelli the nanite: Mary Jo Pehl

904- Werewolf
Peasant: Beez
Wolf: Humphrey

"Where, O, Werewolf"
Music by Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics by Mary Jo Pehl

905- The Deadly Bees
Observers: Paul Chaplin, Michael J. Nelson
Magic Voice: "Deadly" Beez McKeever
Bowler-Hatted Guy: Jim Mallon

"Please Stay"
Music & lyrics by Michael J. Nelson

906- The Space Children
Lacks: Patrick Brantseg

Additional music written and performed by Michael J. Nelson

908- The Touch of Satan
Steffi: Beez McKeever
Stan Johnson: Paul Chaplin

909- Gorgo
with Special Guest Leonard Maltin as Leonard Maltin
Nate the clown: Paul Chaplin
Voice of Ned the nanite: Kevin Murphy

Special thanks to Leonard Maltin, Entertainment Tonight, ImageCraft

910- The Final Sacrifice
Todd Gunderson: Peter Rudrud
Karl: Paul Chaplin

Additional hockey hair styling: Love

"I Wish I Was Back in Old Canada"
Music and Lyrics: Bill Corbett & Michael J. Nelson

911- Devil Fish
Norm: Patrick Brantseg
Ann: Beez McKeever
Electrician: Paul Chaplin
Voice of Sea World phone representative: Peter Rudrud

Electrcal tie-in: Dean Von Bank

912- The Screaming Skull
Friendly phone representative: Barbara Tebben
Delivery Man: Patrick Brantseg

913- Quest of the Delta Knights
Leonardo Di (sic) Vinci: Bill Corbett
Eggs: Patrick Brantseg
Delta Knights: Paul Chaplin, Tom McKeever, Nick Prueher, Dan Tanz
Pancake Breakfast Extras: Benjamin Bakken, Andrea Jackson DuCane, Ari Hoptman, Katie Johnson, Mikey Johnson, Anne Kleinschmidt, Joe Kleinschmidt, Marie Kleinschmidt, Rick Kleinschmidt, Eli Mallon, Edna McKeever, Tom McKeever, Rachel Mertz, Dara Moskowitz, Kathleen M. Murphy, Sandy Oian, Gerald A. Pehl, David Rudrud, Tom Schufman, Krista Skogland, Lorin Skogland, Anna Stonehouse, Marshall Tebben

"Air On A Delta Knight"
Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy

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Production Manager: Peter Rudrud
Art Director: Patrick Brantseg
Director of Photography: Jeff Stonehouse (1001-1011, 1013); Kevin Galligan (1012)
Technical Supervisor: Bradley J. Keely
Set Design: Blue Thumb Sceneic, Patrick Brantseg
Editor(s): Bradley J. Keely; Bill Gibb (1007-1010)
Prop Diva: Beth "Beez" McKeever
Hair and Make-up: Andrea DuCane
Special Effects Make-up: Gizmos Inc.
Grips: Mike Parker; Dan Breyer
Boom operator: John Sims (1001-1011, 1013); Clayton Hughes (1012)
Controller: Tim Johnson
Info Club Poobah: Barbara Tebben
Interns: Erin F. Erskine (1001-1006, 1011), Josh Huschke (1001-1006, 1011); Nick Prueher (1002); Ed Dykhuizen (1007-1010, 1012-1013); Sarah Lemanczyk (1007-1010, 1012-1013)

Special thanks: All MSTies Worldwide; Fred Street Post Audio (1004); Kathleen Murphy for her guitar (1006)

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©1998 Best Brains (1001-1008); ©1999 Best Brains (1009-1013)

1001- Soultaker
Special Guest Appearances
Joel Robinson: Joel Hodgson
TV's Frank: Frank Conniff

Guest Interns: Chris Cornell, Brian Henry

1002- The Girl in Gold Boots
Mad Scientist: Paul Chaplin

Additional photography: Kevin Galligan
Prop assistant: Julia Pratt

"Oh, I Am Sad"
Music by Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics by Paul Chaplin

1005- Blood Waters of Dr. Z
Barnicle Bob: Paul Chaplin

1006- Boggy Creek II
Kid: Bradley J. Kelly

"Bobo Creek"
Music by Bill Corbett
Lyrics by Mary Jo Pehl

1008- Final Justice
Voice of Goosio: Michael J. Nelson
Technical puppetry for Goosio: Patrick Brantseg

1009- Hamlet
Fortenbras: Kevin Murphy

"Alas Poor Who?" theme
Music by Michael J. Nelson

1011- Horrors of Spider Island
Art Department Assistant: Rob Brantseg

"Those Little Audition Numbers"
Music by Michael J. Nelson

1012- Squirm
Mikey: Patrick Brantseg
Mike's Socksey: Patrick Brantseg

1013- Diabolik
Announcer's voice: Peter Rudrud

"To Earth"
Music by Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy

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