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Mystery Science Theater 3000 Filming Locations

1989 TV Show

In the not-too-distant future Joel Robinson is held captive by Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank, forced to watch B-Grade movies on the Satellite of Love with the help of his robot friends: Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot.

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Minneapolis City Hall, 350, South 5th Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55415, United States of America

The cult comedy in which a man and his robots mock bad films began in Minnesota.

Where was Mystery Science Theater 3000 filmed?

Mystery Science Theater 3000 was filmed in Minnesota.

Every Mystery Science Theater 3000 location, explained

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The studios – Minnesota

The show was originally made at a studio in Minnesota.

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The set – a spaceship

The story is set aboard a spaceship, built as a set.

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The country – Minnesota

The show grew from the local TV scene in Minnesota.

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Riffing on films

The story follows a man and robots mocking bad movies.

Planning a visit

Minnesota – the show’s original home – is an accessible part of the US.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Fun Facts

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Made in Minnesota The show began at a Minnesota studio.
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A spaceship set The hosts watch films aboard a ship.
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Riffing on movies They mock cheesy old films.
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A cult classic The show won a devoted following.
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A lasting legacy It was revived years later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was Mystery Science Theater 3000 made?
In Minnesota.
Is it set on a spaceship?
Yes – the hosts watch films aboard a ship.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Minnesota is accessible.
What is it about?
A man and robots mocking bad movies.
When did it start?
1989.