"A YouTube channel belonging to 'Arthur Putie' uploaded the third-ever episode of MST3K, where a long-haired Joel Hodgson and robot friends mock the 1987 Japanese space opera Star Force."
"MST3K has always encouraged fans to record and circulate their own tapes, the instructions often popping up during the credits."
"While the term 'lost media' is thrown around a lot these days, a number of beloved TV shows, big and small, are well and truly gone."
"Before home media was mainstream, original recordings were often destroyed by the networks."
Mystery Science Theater 3000 has 230 episodes and has aired for nearly 40 years across various networks. Some episodes are considered lost due to legal rights and lack of home releases. Recently, a YouTube account uploaded the third-ever episode, featuring Joel Hodgson and robots mocking the 1987 film Star Force. This episode, thought to be lost, was originally broadcast locally in Minneapolis. The show has a history of encouraging fans to record and share episodes, contributing to its cult status.
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