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bringbackmst3k: From: Brianna Coben Subject: Why I’m thankful for MST3K

Dear Mr. Hodgson,

I read that for this Turkey Day, you are looking for things relating to why we, the fans, are thankful for MST3K, and decided it was only right if I pitched in.

Now that this is out of the way, allow me to introduce myself! My name is Brianna, I’m 18 years old, and have been a MSTie since I was 12. My love of the show came about after my dad and I started making fun of a bad movie on TV. He said, “We’re just doing Mystery Science Theater 3000!” and at some point soon afterwards, he got a few of the show, including MST3K: The Movie, and the first actual episode I ever watched, The Giant Gila Monster. And ever since I saw those two DVDs, I wanted to see more MST, and more of the funny remarks made by you, Mike, and the Bots over the course of all ten seasons. (Although I must admit I still haven’t seen every episode yet.)

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Family Portrait bringbackmst3k: From: michele wind Subject: Turkey Day Greetings from the Wind girls!

Hello Joel,

I am so thankful for you and your creativity and gentle spirit, as it has given such joy to me and my two daughters, Josie (18) & Meara (12). We truly consider you a part of our family and are exploding with such joy at the thought of new episodes coming soon! There never has been a holiday, birthday, weekend, or snow day without you. MST3K has brought us through some very rough situations and life events and for that I am forever grateful.

The girls have included a drawing for you.

Blessings to you and your family, Michele, Meara and Josie

Joel says:

Michele,

thanks for you kind words. So happy MST has been a good thing for you. That’s just one of the reasons we want to bring it back. Not only is it fun to make, fortunately, it’s also fun to watch!

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8 notes I have been a fan since 1992, when I was 11 years old! I remember crying awfully the day Joel left the show. I love drawing the theater silhouette all the time. This was done on paper and then finished digitally. I call it “Rosie the Riffer” and I hope to do this costume in real life soon! #bringbackmst3k

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Beyond Inktober 26! , wishing you and yours a great Turkey Day! #mst3k #tomservo

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Tom Servo! and CROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW

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Carve The Roast Hellbeast bringbackmst3k: From: Melissa Schumacher Subject: MST3K art

Hi Joel! I’ve always wanted to write in to MST3K, but I missed the boat the first time around. So I’m really glad you’re doing this!

Here’s my reinterpretation of Norman Rockwell’s ‘Freedom From Want’, featuring many fine Klack products. Since I can’t draw humans so they resemble the humans they’re supposed to resemble, I should explain that I’ve drawn you as the patriarch, and the lady serving the gold- roasted mutant hellbeast is Mike in a dress. Enjoy!

-Melissa

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Color Me Thankful bringbackmst3k: From: JaMarie Jenkins Subject: fan letter, thank you

GREETING FROM EARTH!

Many things have changed here on the little blue marble, but they’re still making bad movies. That why we need MST3K now more then ever!

Dear Mr. Joel and The Bots,

In 1990 my friend Candy Rose showed me MST3K and I have been a fan ever sense and was so excited to hear of a new season, I had to sit down. I was sure to donate and am hoping to up my donation soon. Last year I made some coloring pages to hand out to children at Sci Fi Valley in Altoona, PA, some were MST3K (enclosed). And was so happy to find a number of Misties I ran into! WE NEED A SALUTE! My mom is not a fan but still says “push the button, Frank”. Its so nice to have a show that entertains adults and the kids. I am also enclosing photos of Christmas ornaments and earrings I made.

You have inspired so many.

Thank you, JaMarie Jenkins p.s. sorry I’m not good at writing e-mails Keep reading

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Snapbot bringbackmst3k: From: jamie richardson Subject: fan art submission for turkey day 2015

Dear joel and the bots,

This is a little doodle i did on snapchat of Crow.

What do you think, sirs?

Yours in good health, Jamie Richardson, Esq.

Joel says:

Ha! This actually looks like something Crow would draw! Thanks for sending this, Jamie. Happy Turkey Day.

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From: Kate Ellis Subject: Why I’m thankful for MST3k

Dear guys, gals, and ‘bots,

Thank you for helping me break the ice, relax, and crack up with friends, family, first dates, coworkers, roommates, perfect strangers, and my fiancé.

Thank you for inspiring me to riff on my own, and make up funny voices and songs.

Thank you for being there when I was lonely or blue, and reminding me to take life less seriously.

Finally, thank you for the chance to give back. Could not be more thrilled about the Kickstarter!

From the bottom of my heart,

Kate

Joel says:

Kate,

So glad you’ve found some value in what we do, and thank you for the support.

But, wait a sec. I’m assuming that you being “thrilled” about the Kickstarter means you’ve contributed money to the Kickstarter. Right?

Good, just so we’re clear on that.

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3 notes There was a special guest on the MST3K Turkey Day Fan Mail segment: an 8-year-old girl whose letter was read on an old episode who’s all grown up. Meet Ashley Holtgraver, from the electropop band FREEZEPOP.

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Love At First Riff bringbackmst3k: From: Ian Tregillis Subject: Why we’re thankful: we’re MARRIED, thanks to MST3K!

Dear Joel, Crow, Tom, Gypsy, , and Magic Voice,

We are deeply thankful for Mystery Science Theater 3000, because without it we might not be married today!

MST3K was just 2 years old, barely out of its nest at KTMA (good old channel 23) and we were a pair of shy, awkward high school seniors when we met in 1990. So shy, in fact, that despite how much we obviously liked each other, two years passed before we went on our first REAL DATE in 1992: a live showing of MST3K at the Uptown Theater in , MN. Our shared love of MST3K overcame all obstacles. One of us still has the ticket stub from that day, as you can see in the attached photo!

22 years later, we were married.

It wasn’t exactly a straight line, but we think the causal relationship is irrefutable. So, Tom, when you describe yourself as a "finder of lost loves,“ you’re more right than you know!

Thank you, MST3K, for teaching us to laugh at love. And thank you for all of the wonderful memories. We look forward to many new MST3K memories for years to come.

With gratitude and love, Ian Tregillis & Sara Gmitter

P.S. "Sampo” is the feeling you get when you’ve just left a party and you suddenly realize you’ve been addressing somebody by the wrong name all evening. Did we win anything?

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10 notes bringbackmst3k: From: David Tinsley Subject: Fan Letters

Hello MST3K,

I’m sending a couple of scanned fan letters that my 8 and 15 year old boys made for you guys. You don’t know us, but we’ve all been hanging out for years, and you’re all honorary parts of the family. We can’t wait to watch the new episodes. Hopefully, twelve or 24…and then ongoing forever!!! We’re helping get the word out as much and as often as we can daily!

If you ever travel like does, we’ll be there too!!!

Wishing you the best luck on raising as much as humanly possible (in the not too distant future).

Let’s have a Patrick Swayze Christmas, one and all,

David, Jeramie, Blue, and Ethan Tinsley

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I’m thankful for mst3k.

This year was my first Turkey day, and i love it. Thanks for doing this!

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From: Crystalinne Pantano Subject: Turkey Day: Why I’m Tattooed & Thankful for MST3K

Dear Joel and the gang!

I’m writing this Turkey Day to say why I’m especially thankful for MST3K.

Growing up MST3K days became time for just me and my dad. We would wake up early, pop a tape in the VCR to record the show, and eat way too much bacon. The commercials from the 90s are still as vivid today because of how often we would replay those tapes.

As an adult I’m able to share my love of MST with my family and my husband. I’m proudly tattooed with the logo on my shoulder. It’s become a badge of honor that allows people to approach me to start quoting the show and talk about our favorite moments.

Thanks for all the laughs! There’s a photo as evidence!

Crystalinne

Joel says:

Crystalinne,

Thanks for the nice words, and for sending the photo evidence of your tattoo. It looks great! Thanks for being an advocate for MST3K!

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Tom Servonaut bringbackmst3k: From: Brent Lohaus Subject: Tom Servonaut (my fan creation)

I wanted to create a Tom Servo with a different creative pattern for a long time. I thought, maybe a blue servo or something… then it came to me, why not a Servo the same colors as the NASA Robonaut!

It makes perfect sense, Tom Servo vs NASA Robonaut:

Tom Servo

1. Robot in Space, on an orbiting Satellite 2. Hangs out with guys in a red or blue (or yellow) jumpsuit 3. Forced to watch bad movies

NASA Robonaut

1. Robot in Space, on an orbiting Space Station 2. Hangs out with guys in blue jumpsuits 3. Forced to do remedial tasks

So, I built Tom Servonaut!

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15 notes Been a MSTie for a few years now– the show’s helped me laugh and stay positive through some tough times in college and work. I was delighted to hear Joel as Mayor Dewey on Steven Universe, and knew I totally had to draw a crossover. Happy Turkey Day to those hardworking folks over at Gizmonics!

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Joel, we found this little guy running around at Space City Con in Houston. He was very chatty, and kept trying to sweet talk my wife.

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From: Dallin Agatone Subject: Turkey Day

Hey Joel, I’m a huge fan of MST3K. I contributed to the Kickstarter, and I’m excited to see it back. To promote the Kickstarter, I made this drawing of Crow saying his famous catchphrase. Hope you like it!

Joel says:

Ha! So cool! Thanks Dallin, and Happy Turkey Day to you too!

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Quarters Only bringbackmst3k: From: jared konopitski Subject: Turkey Day Art!

Hello Joel,

I am so very happy that MST3K is making a coming back!! I am particularly thankful for this so that Tom Servo can stop hawking gumballs at the end of my street. Yeesh! I have included a rough sketch of what I mean. Long live MST3K and the Turkey Day marathon!!!

All the best, Jared Konopitski

PS. Let me know if this gets shared on the air. It would be just another awesome thing to be thankful for! :)

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A Turkey Day Companion bringbackmst3k: Dear Joel and MST3K,

I wanted to thank you for everything MST3K has done for me. I’ve been a fan since I was a kid and the show has gotten me through a lot. Including the death of my grandfather, my parents divorce, break-ups and other tough times. And this year, if things don’t sort themselves out in time, it may be my first Thanksgiving alone.

MST3K’s Turkey Day marathon still makes me feel like I am spending time with people (and bots) whose company I enjoy. I have donated to the Kickstarter and spreading that MST gospel. I wish you the best of luck.

I don’t expect this letter to be read on the broadcast, but know that I am thankful that this show exists. So much so that last year I got the famous silhouette inked into my arm.

Happy Turkey Day! Mike JM

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Movie Sign! bringbackmst3k: From: sarah johnson Subject: Fanart for Turkey Day 2015!!

Relatively new fan, but MST3K quickly found its way into my heart to be my favorite show- and I’m someone that doesn’t really watch a lot of TV shows!! I’ve been working on this for a couple days and I hope it shows my appreciation <3

Joel says:

Sarah, this is lovely! Thank you so much for sharing.

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Turkey Volume Guessing App 

Define your space in terms of Turkeys!

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From: Matt Wilber Subject: Turkey Volume Guessing App

I just wanted to share with you an app I created for Thanksgiving, inspired by MST3k: Turkey Volume Guessing App.

And I wanted to tell you that I’m very excited about the Bring Back MST3k campaign. I’m a long time fan and your reviving the show is really great.

Wishing you all the best, and a full $5.5M.

Matt

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Turkey Day Love bringbackmst3k: From: Meagan Hubble Subject: Turkey day love

Hey Joel and Bots!

I just wanted to say how happy I am that you are sharing another turkey day with us, and that we have this amazing opportunity to Bring Back MST3K!!!

My husband and I are forever thankful EVERY DAY that we have great MST3K episodes to watch and laugh at. We are telling everyone we know and love (and even those we don’t love) about #BringBackMST3K We want nothing more than to give BACK for all the years of love and laughs you have given us!

Here is my husband and I showing off our MST3K duds at this years San Diego Comic Con, and a drawing I made of the ever-alluring CROW T ROBOT

With love and kisses, and a hamburger with French fried potatoes,

Meagan And Michael Concord, NH Joel says:

Meagan and Michael,

Thanks for the support! Also, thanks for the stunning image of Crow, as well as the MST cosplay!

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40 Years! bringbackmst3k: From: Mike Kelley Subject: MST3K - the thing I’m most thankful for

Joel,

Whether you share this on the air or not, this old, old man (who unfortunately qualifies for Medicare) has to say your creations and contributions make this world worth living in. I am particularly thankful this holiday that you have made the incredible effort to try and bring back some of the magic you started and wish you all the best.

My bride (of going on 40 years) and I will be watching this Thanksgiving and amid the food (and alcohol) we’ll join you and the ‘bots in enjoying the cheese and forgetting folks who are unkind to each other. Now, more than ever before, the world needs MST3K.

Mike “ex-genius” Kelley

Joel says:

Thanks for the good word, Mike. Yes, in moderation, booze can be a healthy part of your Turkey Day celebration!

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Stolen: One Satellite of Love bringbackmst3k: From: Jil! Subject: Turkey Day 2015 Love Letter

When I discovered MST3k, like so many others, I discovered instant friends. For the last 15 years I have developed a habit of putting on MST3k to watch and enjoy or simply keep me company. Just having some familiar voices, cracking-wise at bad movies while I finish up homework, clean the house or just relax on the couch is all I need to turn my mood around.

So when my personal Satellite of Love was stolen recently, the only thing I wanted to do to ease my mind and relax was turn on an MST3k and let my friends distract me from my woes.

I’ve attached a picture of my beloved SOL, whose whereabouts are still unknown and whose stickers I’ll likely need to replace when it is returned or when I find a new Satellite to occupy.

I know many MSTies like me have adopted this show, the characters, the riffs, the DIY aesthetic, the campy singing, the subversive humor….all of it…as a distinct part of our personalities and our lives. We identify so strongly with the show because it validates our sense of humor, our interests, and our need for camaraderie and shared experience.

We all know how fun it is to have our friends over and make each other laugh; Joel, the Mads, Mike, the Bots, and all their special guests do that for us and have never asked for anything in return, really.

Keep circulating the tapes, the links, and the love.

Thanks for giving us something so special!

-Jil in Virginia

Ps. Send my love to Tom Servo.

Joel says:

Jil in Virginia,

Sorry about your car - hope you find a good “workaround” in the meantime. Also, thanks for the nice words about MST3K.

Just so you know, we’re working very hard to “stay open” so we can make a new MST3K for you… and a bunch of new viewers too!  bringbackmst3k

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Happy Turkey Day. bringbackmst3k:

From: Christopher Pearce Subject: Turkey Day drawing

This is a doodle I use as my social media avatar every November. I thought I’d send it along when you all asked for MST3K related stuff. I’ve been a fan of the show since my father got me into it when I was in the fourth grade… and it’s been my favorite television show ever since. So excited about the relaunch. Best, Chris Pearce

Joel says:

Chris, I love this drawing, the color palette is great, and each rendering of the robots is funny in strange and unique way! Thanks for sharing it.

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14 notes neowestchester:

Just a little bit of foolishness drawn on the occasion of a Turkey Day in the time of a burgeoning MTS3K comeback. And maybe a little bit of revenge for Rifftrax’s treatment of the Prequels…

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Amelia doing the #MST3K #robotrollcall 

Vine by Ian F

Someone’s excited for the MST3K TURKEY DAY ‘15 MARATHON…

Get some sleep, kid. We’ll see you tomorrow morning.

#crooooow #tom servo #robot roll call #mst3k #BringBackMST3K

23 notes Next Thursday A.D., join @JoelGHodgson ALL DAY for the @MST3K TURKEY DAY ’15 MARATHON, presented by Shout Factory TV! Get all the details at http://bit.ly/mst3k-turkeyday #BringBackMST3K #MST3K #Turkey Day #Thanksgiving #Turkey Day Marathon

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mashable.com

'Mystery Science Theater 3000' is officially coming back 

'Mystery Science Theater 3000' creator talks about next steps, now that his Kickstarter to revive the show has reached its first goal.

Sandra Gonzalez

Joel talks to Mashable about what’s next in the #BringBackMST3K campaign.

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7 notes Holy Crow! Thanks to 18,328 of you, WE’VE GOT MOVIE SIGN!!!

That means there will be at least THREE brand new feature-length episodes of MST3K… but there are MANY movies left to riff, so let’s keep going for a full 12!

Next stop: $3.3M and SIX episodes!

​#​BringBackMST3K ​#​KeepCirculatingTheURL

#BringBackMST3K #KeepCirculatingTheURL #MST3K

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