Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV Series)
The Giant Gila Monster (1992)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 32min
- Comedy, Sci-Fi
- 13 Jun 1992
- TV Episode
Joel and crew can't settle on which of two film actors in the giant carnivorous lizard movie "The Giant Gila Monster (1959)" are more like TV actor Tige Andrews or comedian David Miller.
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Cast
| Trace Beaulieu | ... |
Crow T. Robot / Dr. Clayton Forrester
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| Joel Hodgson | ... |
Joel Robinson
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| Jim Mallon | ... |
Gypsy
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| Kevin Murphy | ... |
Tom Servo / William Conrad (voice)
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| Frank Conniff | ... |
TV's Frank
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| Michael J. Nelson | ... |
Hugh Beaumont (voice)
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Alexandra Carr | ... |
Magic Voice (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Jim Mallon | ... | (host segments) |
Written by
| Joel Hodgson | ... | (creator) (creator) |
| Michael J. Nelson | ... | (head writer) |
| Trace Beaulieu | ... | (written by) & |
| Kevin Murphy | ... | (written by) & |
| Frank Conniff | ... | (written by) & |
| Joel Hodgson | ... | (written by) & |
| Paul Chaplin | ... | (written by) & |
| Bridget Jones | ... | (written by) & |
| John Carney | ... | (written by) |
| Colleen Henjum | ... | (contributing writer) & |
| Jim Mallon | ... | (contributing writer) |
Produced by
| Joel Hodgson | ... | executive producer |
| Jim Mallon | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Kevin Murphy | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Ken Fournelle | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Timothy Scott | ||
Editorial Department
| Alexandra Carr | ... | post-production coordinator (as Alexandra B. Carr) |
| Jann Johnson | ... | post-production coordinator (as Jann L. Johnson) |
| Bradley J. Keely | ... | associate editor (as Brad Keely) |
Art Direction by
| Trace Beaulieu | ||
| Joel Hodgson | ||
| Jef Maynard | ||
Makeup Department
| Glen P. Griffin | ... | makeup artist: Dr. Forrester ventilated mustache |
| Clayton James | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Alexandra Carr | ... | production manager (as Alexandra B. Carr) |
Art Department
| Trace Beaulieu | ... | set designer |
| Joel Hodgson | ... | set designer |
| Barb Oswald | ... | prop assistant |
Sound Department
| Brian Wright | ... | audio |
Special Effects by
| Joel Hodgson | ... | gizmonic devices (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ken Fournelle | ... | lighting |
Music Department
| Charlie Erickson | ... | composer: theme song |
| Joel Hodgson | ... | composer: theme song / lyricist: theme song |
| Michael J. Nelson | ... | composer: additional music / performer: additional music |
| J. Elvis Weinstein | ... | lyricist: theme song (as Josh Weinstein) |
| Joel Hodgson | ... | performer: theme song (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Patrick Brantseg | ... | intern |
| Rob Burkhardt | ... | engineer (as Rob 'the engineer' Burkhardt) |
| Nathan Devery | ... | intern |
| Brendan Glynn | ... | intern |
| Suzette Jamison | ... | intern |
| Jann Johnson | ... | production coordinator (as Jann L. Johnson) |
| Heide LeClerc | ... | manager of business affairs (as Heide A. Le Clerc) |
| Jef Maynard | ... | toolmaster |
| Steven Sande | ... | intern |
| Timothy Scott | ... | technical supervisor |
Thanks
| Fisher Ames | ... | special thanks (as The Authors of the 1st Amendment) |
| John Dickinson | ... | special thanks (as The Authors of the 1st Amendment) |
| Mark Gilbertson | ... | special thanks |
| James Madison | ... | special thanks (as The Authors of the 1st Amendment) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Comedy Central (1992) (United States) (tv)
- Rhino Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD) (on "The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection: Volume 10.2")
- Rhino Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Fournelle Video Production Services (video provided by)
- Skyline (special thanks)
- Teachers of America (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A 30-foot lizard on the loose terrorizes a town full of rowdy, inept teenagers in The Giant Gila Monster (1959). Joel shows off his sitcom radio while the Mads demonstrate their renaissance festival-themed punching bags in the invention exchange. Later, the Bots ruin Joel's soda shop sketch. Written by skillwithaquill |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joel references 'Jurassic Park,' but in 1992 when this episode was taped for its June 13 release, he was speaking of the book. The film would not be out until a year later, June 11, 1993. See more » |
| Goofs | Tom says "next time on the ABC movie of the week, Clint Howard in 'Killdozer.'" Clint Walker, not Clint Howard, starred in Killdozer (1974). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features The Giant Gila Monster (1959). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Hava Nagila See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Keep circulating the tapes See more » |
| Quotes |
Joel:
[as a man sings to his little sister]
She's trying to wish him into the cornfield right now. See more » |