Episode
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Dead Talk Back
Overview
In the short "The Selling Wizard" (1954), an unseen narrator and a mute 'Pizza Dominatrix' explain the benefits of freezer cases to grocery store owners. In "The Dead Talk Back" (1957), a crackpot 'scientist' invents the machine that can supposedly communicate with the dead and uses it to help solve a murder. On the SOL, Servo and crow host "The Dead Talk Back" radio show, the crew dresses as the Grateful Dead, and the crew is interrogated by Dr. Forrester, but he is interrupted when Frank confesses.
Details
- Series
- Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1994-07-30
- Runtime
- 92 min
Episode context
The Dead Talk Back is Episode 3 in Season 6 of Mystery Science Theater 3000. It aired on 1994-07-30. The runtime is 92 min.
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Episode 2: Invasion USA
In the theater, the crew watches as a group of people in a bar witness a Soviet takeover, in "Invasion USA" (1952).
Meanwhile, on the Satellite of Love, Crow gives a lecture about Lois Lanes.
This episode features the short "A Date with Your Family" (1950).
Episode 4: Colossus and the Headhunters
In the theater, the crew watch Colossus leads a bunch of poor islanders to a battle against the enemy headhunters in "Colossus and the Headhunters" (1963). On the SOL, Servo does the crew's taxes, the SOL deals with NummyMuffinCooColButter - the worlds cutest pet - which has been given to them by Dr. Forrester, and the crew talks discusses decapitation.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Girls Town
In the theater, the crew watches a women sent to a convent after being accused of killing a man. On the SOL, Crow hires the Power Steves for a party the crew is having, Servo scats in honor of Mel Torme, and the crew designs the woman of the future. In Deep 13: Dr. Forrester presents the Umbilicus, a giant cable connecting Deep 13 to the SOL. It connects directly to Gypsy, who is not pleased.
Episode 5: The Skydivers
In the theater, the crew watches as skydivers deal with the intense drama that comes with running a skydiving school in "The Skydivers" (1963). Meanwhile, on the SOL, shop class turns out to be a total bust.
Episode 6: Bloodlust!
In the theater, the crew watches as a group of college kids are trapped on a private island and hunted by a madman in "Bloodlust!" (1961). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Crow manages to ruin both a square-dancing session and a murder mystery dinner theater.
Episode 7: The Creeping Terror
In the theater, the crew watches as a blob-like creature terrorizes a quiet town in "The Creeping Terror" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike refuses to salute the flag Crow has designed.
Episode 8: Code Name: Diamond Head
In the theater, the crew watches as a secret agent in Hawaii goes undercover to keep an extinction-causing chemical from falling into enemy hands, in "Code Name: Diamond Head" (1977).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Magic Voice answers the bots' "What if?" questions.
This episode features the short "A Day at the Fair" (1947).
Episode 9: The Violent Years
In the theater, the crew watches as a girl gang goes on a crime spree under the leadership of a rebellious socialite in "The Violent Years" (1956). Meanwhile, in Deep 13, the Mads unveil their new radio station, "Turn Your Crank to Frank!"
Episode 10: Last of the Wild Horses
In the theater, the crew watches as a rivalry between two ranches over a herd of wild horses ends in murder in "Last of the Wild Horses" (1948).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots meet their Mirror-Verse counterparts.
This episode features a reprise of the song "Joey the Lemur."
Episode 11: The Starfighters
In the theater, the crew watches as a lot of airplanes are refueled mid-flight during a young Air Force pilot's training in "The Starfighters" (1964). Meanwhile, on the SOL, The United Servo Academy Men's Chorus stages a gripping performance.
Episode 12: The Sinister Urge
In the theater, the crew watches as a cop tries to shut down a "smut-picture racket" that may be connected to a series of killings in "The Sinister Urge" (1960).
Meanwhile, on the SOL, Mike and the bots must reluctantly figure out a way to save Dr. Forrester from being blown up by TV's Frank.
This episode features the short "Keeping Clean and Neat" (1956).
Episode 13: San Francisco International
In the theater, the crew watches as an airport manager winds up a pert of a scheme to rob a shipment of cash from a plane. On the SOL, Mike moderates a debate between Servo and Crow, Jan in the Pan is thrilled with Mike's Urkel imitation, so are the Mads, Pitch, and Santa Claus, and Torgo ruins everyone's good time about Mike's Urkel.