The Mads are Back
Series Overview
Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu are back in the movie-riffing business. They wrote, and starred as Dr. Clayton Forrester/Crow T. Robot (Trace) and TV’s Frank (Frank) on a little Minnesotan puppet show you may have heard of called Mystery Science Theater 3000. Now they’re at it again, riffing movies across the US and live online, every second Tuesday of the month.
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5 Seasons • 53 Episodes
2020 – Present
Premiered: Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Frank Conniff
Trace BeaulieuLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 4: “A Night of Springtime Shorts”
Mystery Science Theater 3000's Trace Beaulieu ("Dr. Clayton Forrester" & "Crow T. Robot") and Frank Conniff ("TV's Frank") present an all-new episode of their long-running livestream series The Mads Are Back, featuring the iconic duo riffing on a batch of bizarre vintage shorts, just in time for Spring! Plus, joining The Mads for a Q&A following the riff is comedian Kevin McDonald from the legendary sketch troupe THE KIDS IN THE HALL, to chat about his rock opera Superstar, his brief stint guest writing on Saturday Night Live, favorite KITH sketches, Jack Benny, his Seinfeld cameo, and much, much more! Purchasing this will grant you download & steaming access to both the full livestream edition of the show, the movie-only edition of the show, the entire pre-show, plus bonus features including two fan trailers created specifically for this event. Written & Performed by Trace Beaulieu & Frank Conniff Produced by Chris Gersbeck Artwork by Carmen Cerra
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Cast & Creators
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Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu
Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu
Chris Gersbeck
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Frank Conniff
Writer
Chris Gersbeck
Producer
Trace Beaulieu
Writer
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is The Mads are Back about?
Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu are back in the movie-riffing business. They wrote, and starred as Dr. Clayton Forrester/Crow T. Robot (Trace) and TV’s Frank (Frank) on a little Minnesotan puppet show you may have heard of called Mystery Science Theater 3000. Now they’re at it again, riffing movies across the US and live online, every second Tuesday of the month.
How many seasons does The Mads are Back have?
The Mads are Back comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Mads are Back?
Key cast members in The Mads are Back include Chris Gersbeck, Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu.
Who created or directed The Mads are Back?
The Mads are Back was developed and directed by Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu.