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Cast and Credit List
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This list was compiled by Lisa Jenkins (jen...@mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu).
Last updated: February 26, 1993
The cast and crew list is not complete. The KTMA TV23 season needs more
information. The Comedy Channel and Comedy Central lists reflect the
production numbers listed in the episode guide by Best Brains, Inc. The air
dates of the episodes in the Comedy Channel 1989/90 season are different from
the production numbers given.
Information shown in parenthesis were not (always) shown on screen.
CONTENTS
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Hair Brain Productions
KTMA TV23 1988/89 Season
Best Brains, Inc.
Comedy Channel 1989/90 Season
Comedy Channel 1990/91 Season
Comedy Central 1991/92 Season
Comedy Central 1992/93 Season
HAIR BRAIN PRODUCTIONS
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Created by: Joel Hodgson
Produced by: Jim Mallon
Starring: Joel Hodgson (Joel Hodgson; he used his real name)
Puppet Operation and Voices: Josh Weinstein (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" (Joel Hodgson)
Recorded at: Sing Sing Studios
Program produced through the facilities of KTMA-TV.
KTMA TV23 1988/89 Season
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Writers: Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Josh Weinstein, Jim Mallon, Kevin
Murphy
Associate Producers: Kevin Murphy, Vince Rodriguez
Production Assistant: Alex Carr
Make-up: Faye Burkholder
Director: Vince Rodriguez
Audio: Todd Ziegler
Camera: Kevin Murphy
Art Director: Joel Hodgson
Lighting: Kevin Murphy
Color Consultant: Lisa Erickson
Hair Designs by: Mr. Crow of Beverly Hills
December 11, 1988 Gamera
No additional credits.
January 1989 SST Death Flight
Puppet Voice: Faye Burkholder (Gypsy)
[Other episodes not listed due to lack of information on episode titles.]
BEST BRAINS, INC.
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Created by: Joel Hodgson
Produced by: Jim Mallon
Crow (T. Robot): Trace Beaulieu
Joel Robinson: Joel Hodgson
(Tom) Servo: Josh Weinstein (Comedy Channel 89/90 season), Kevin Murphy
(Comedy Channel 90/91 and Comedy Central seasons)
Gypsy: Jim Mallon
Cambot: Himself
Dr. Clayton Forrester: Trace Beaulieu
Dr. Laurence Erhardt: Josh Weinstein (Comedy Channel 89/90 season)
(TV's) Frank: Frank Conniff (Comedy Channel 90/91 and Comedy Central seasons)
(Magic Voice; not credited on screen; all at various times): Jann L. Johnson,
Alexandra B. Carr, Kevin Murphy, Ellen McDonough
"The Love Theme from Mystery Science Theatre [sic] (3000)"
Lyrics: Joel Hodgson, Josh Weinstein
Music: Charlie Erickson, Joel Hodgson
Performed by: "Joel and The Joels" (Joel Hodgson)
Mastered at: Blue Light Music, Minneapolis
Shot entirely on location at Best Brains Studios, Minneapolis.
Filmed in shadowramma.
Comedy Channel 1989/90 season
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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
101 The Crawling Eye
No additional credits.
102 The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy (Commando Cody part 1)
Special Guest Puppet: Enoch (Jim Mallon)
103 Mad Monster (Commando Cody part 2)
No additional credits.
104 Women of the Prehistoric Planet
Additional Writers: Alexandra Carr, Jann Johnson
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley, Neil Brede
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson, Elisabet Sandberg
105 The Corpse Vanishes (Commando Cody part 3)
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 (Commando Cody parts 4 & 5)
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
Post Production Audio: Rich Cook, TeleEdit, Minneapolis
108 Slime People (Commando Cody part 6)
Additional Production Assistants: Melanie Hartley
Additional Production Staff: Jim Erickson
109 Project Moonbase (Commando Cody parts 7 & 8)
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 (Commando Cody part 9)
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
[Info needed.]
Comedy Channel 1990/91 season
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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: Jef Maynard (listed twice in 202-204)
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 (beginning 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 (204-207)
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
Executive Producers (beginning 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 (Phantom Creeps part 1)
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 (Phantom Creeps part 2)
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Joel Hodgson
Sorri Andropoli: Michael J. Nelson
206 Ring of Terror (Phantom Creeps part 3--appears *after* movie)
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
[Other info needed.]
209 Hell Cats
This Week's Creative Pit Boss: Joel Hodgson
Additional Music: Michael J. Nelson
210 King Dinosaur (X Marks The Spot)
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
Comedy Central 1991/92 season
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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 (starting 303): Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson (234)
Associate Producer: Kevin Murphy
Production Manager: Alexandria B. Carr
Technical Supervisor: Timothy Scott
Production Coordinator: Jann Johnson
Toolmaster (starting 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 (302-303), 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 (306-307, 309-310, 313-316,
319, 323), Karen Lindsay (308, 311-312, 317-318, 320-322, 324)
Audio editor: Timothy Scott (beginning 305)
Post Production Supervision: Kevin Murphy (301-303), Timothy Scott
Post Production Coordination (beginning 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, 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 (305-306, 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.
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
[Info needed.]
305 Stranded in Space
Additional Contributing Writers: Jann L. Johnson, Alexandra B. Carr
On-line Editor: Timothy Scott
Audio Editor: Timothy Scott
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 Grwoth Baby (after): Timothy Scott
307 Daddy-O (Alphabet Antics)
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 (Snow Thrills)
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
313 Earth vs. The Spider (Speech: Using Your Voice)
No additional credits.
314 Mighty Jack
No additional credits.
315 Teenage Caveman (Aquatic Wizards/Catching Trouble)
No additional credits.
316 Gamera vs. Zigra
Kenny: Michael J. Nelson
Helen: Bridget Jones
Roadies: Kevin Murphy, Jef Maynard
Additional special thanks: St. Paul Harley Davidson
317 Viking Women vs. the Sea Serpent (The Home Economics Story)
No additional credits.
318 Star Force: Fugitive Alien II
Additional Music:
Lyrics: Kevin Murphy
319 War of the Colossal Beast (Mr. B Natural)
Glen: Michael J. Nelson
320 The Unearthly (Posture Pals, Appreciating Our Parents)
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
323 Castle of Fu Manchu
No additional credits.
324 Master Ninja II
Additional Contributing Writer: Mike Gandolfi
Additional special thanks: St. Paul Harley Davidson
Comedy Central 1992/93 season
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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 (402-403, 405-413), Kevin Murphy (404,
414, 417, 420, 423), Joel Hodgson (415, 418, 421), 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 (402-414), 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 (402, 404-408, 410, 412-413, 415-424), Andrea
J. DuCane (403, 409, 414), Crist Ballas (411)
Prop Assistant: Barb Oswald (402), Patrick Brantsey (417-424)
Toolmaster Jr.: Barb Oswald (403-405, 410)
Interns: Patrick Brantsey, Nathan Devery (402-412), Brendan Glynn (402-403),
Suzette Jamison (402-409), Steven Sande (402-405), 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 [sic] (401-409)
Ammendment (410-424)
Executive Producers: Jim Mallon, Joel Hodgson
401 Space Travelers
Additional Contributing Writer: Bridget Jones
[Other info needed.]
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 (Undersea Kingdom part 1)
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 (Junior Rodeo Daredevils)
Additional Contributing Writer: Steve Hollenhorst
408 Hercules Unchained
Additional Contributing Writer: Don Jurek
Steve Reeves: Michael J. Nelson
409 Indestructible Man (Undersea Kingdom part 2)
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
412 Hercules and the Captive Women
No additional credits.
413 Manhunt in Space (General Hospital)
Winky: Michael J. Nelson
414 Tormented
No additional credits.
415 The Beatniks (General Hospital)
No additional credits.
416 Firemaidens from Outer Space
Timmy: Jef Maynard
417 Crash of the Moons (General Hospital)
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
419 Rebel Set
No additional credits.
420 The Human Duplicators
Hugh Beaumont: Michael J. Nelson
William Conrad: Kevin Murphy
421 Monster a Go-Go (Circus on Ice)
No additional credits.
422 The Day the Earth Froze (Here Comes the Circus)
"Gypsy Rose Me" Written and Arranged by Michael J. Nelson
Lyrics by Mary Jo Pehl
423 Bride of the Monster (Hired! pt 1)
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 (Hired! pt 2)
[Need info.]
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