One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

William McKinley High School, Class of 1982 (Part I)


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What if I told you these past two years and 69 episodes (nice) were just an elaborate excuse to get to this point?

The History and Legacy of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” continues its Legacy stretch with Chapter 14: Extra-Curricular Activities!

Today we start talking "Freaks and Geeks", the first true MST3K reunion project (not billed as such). The quickly-canceled televised miracle from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow that launched a million careers and redefined the high school drama series as we know it.

We'll talk about trauma informing the writing process, NBC's refusal to throw the series a bone, the return of Count Floyd, pathos-infused disco dancing, preemptive series finales, and bitter, ignoble death. With jokes!

And did I mention that J. Elvis Weinstein, Joel Hodgson, and Trace Beaulieu all played significant parts in this whole masterful affair? Because they did!

Join your wonky yet affable host for a deep-dive right into your heart with the greatest hourlong series of the 1990s!

[Part 1 of 2]

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