RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party

2017

2h 0m

7.8(4 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Join Mike, Kevin and Bill, along with guests Bridget Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, the Mads from MST3K Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, and special guest Paul F. Tompkins and relive this amazing summer-themed night of riffing and comedy!

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Writing

Michael J. Nelson

Himself

Writing

Bill Corbett

Himself

Writing

Kevin Murphy

Himself

Acting

Paul F. Tompkins

Himself

Acting

Bridget Jones Nelson

Herself

Acting

Mary Jo Pehl

Herself

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