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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 1 (1998)

Shorts, Volume 1 is a compilation release featuring seven popular shorts from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It was originally released on VHS by Rhino Entertainment in July 1998; it was later re-released on DVD as part of the Volume 2 set from Rhino and its re-issue, Volume II from Shout! Factory. The featured shorts are: The Home Economics Story (Episode #317), Junior Rodeo Daredevils (Episode #407), Body Care and Grooming Episode #510), Cheating (Episode #515), A Date with Your Family (Episode #602), Why Study Industrial Arts? (Episode #609} and The Chicken of Tomorrow (Episode #702).

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  • Photo of Trace BeaulieuTrace BeaulieuCrow T. Robot
  • Photo of Michael J. NelsonMichael J. NelsonMike Nelson
  • Photo of Joel HodgsonJoel HodgsonJoel Robinson
  • Photo of Kevin MurphyKevin MurphyTom Servo

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