There are some nights when you endlessly flick through the channels and find nothing that tickles your fancy. Then there are those happy accidents when watch something you like, leave the station on afterward, and find one of those guilty pleasures. MXC is one of those guilty pleasure shows that you don't really look for - but when it's on, you can't help but watch. MXC is a mix of Mystery Science Theater 3000-style comedy with reality show craziness. Originally airing in Japan as "Takeshi's Castle" during the mid to late '80s, MXC on Spike TV is the same program re-dubbed with voice hosts Vic Romano (Victor Wilson) and Kenny Blankenship (Christopher Darga) doing a comical play-by-play as contestants are put through some ridiculous but imaginitive challenges. The thirteen episodes in this volume are
Therein lies the show's hook - it's fun to watch people slip up despite their best efforts not to do so. Whether getting wiped out by fake boulders, or getting bonked by fake wrecking balls (don't worry - the contestants have helmets), or simply getting flung into mud or mucky water, all the contestants have smiles on their faces and seem to be having a great time, which makes it an easy fit for the humorous, mocking commentary, and for all of us to laugh at. |
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