Mystery Science Theater 3000: Season 1, Episode 21

The Legend of Dinosaurs (28 May 1989)

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Joel and the Bots suffer through a dreary '70s dinosaur movie from Japan. Where's 'Doug McClure' when you need him?

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Joel and the Bots suffer through a dreary '70s dinosaur movie from Japan. Where's 'Doug McClure' when you need him?

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie's actual on-screen title is actually 'The "Legend of Dinosaurs"'. See more »

Goofs

The two host segments where Joel explains special effects techniques to the Bots were accidentally played in the wrong order, leaving Joel referencing an event that hasn't happened on-screen yet during the first host segment. See more »

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Reporter: Everyone is asking the same question...
Tom Servo: Why am I watching this?
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Hair Designs: Mr. Crow of Beverly Hills See more »

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References The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) See more »

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"The Love Boat Theme"
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Music by Charles Fox
Lyrics by Paul Williams
Performed by J. Elvis Weinstein (as "The Lava Boat")
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