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Rating: 3/10 - yikes.

"Uh, we learned it's good to have Saltines around your house.

Alex Rebar (one of the great names of cinema, to be sure) played astronaut Steve West -- the titular Melting Man -- of experiment #704 The Incredible Melting Man.

According to his Wiki entry, "After serving in the Korean War he moved to Paris where he co-founded and acted with the Studio Theater of Paris and managed a jazz club," which is... wow!

He eventually returned to the States where he played his most famous (and probably messiest) role as the Incredible Melting Man, before moving on to a long career in television.

He died in 2021 (aged 81), leading to another irresistible tidbit from his Wiki article: "His final wishes were for no memorial but that 'Everyone should just go home, crack open a bottle of wine, and listen to 'Got My Mojo Workin' by Muddy Waters.'" Think about it, won't you?

Hey, I apologize if this isn't the right place, but wanted to highlight the passing of a notable YouTube videogame historian -- PatManQC.

"What sin could a man commit..."

Another MSTie two-fer: Langan played Captain Ross in experiment #104 (Women of the Prehistoric Planet) and, more notably, Lt. Col Glenn Manning in experiment #309, The Amazing Colossal Man!

He played roles on Broadway, radio, and television, in addition to his movie career, continuing to work until his final appearance in 1971's The Andromeda Strain.

He died in 1991 at the age of age of 73.

Featuring "The Skydivers," "Red Zone Cuba," and "The Beast of Yucca Flats," it's over 4 hours of confusing plots and baffling dialog. Watch if you dare!

cross-posted from: https://lemmus.org/post/14397458

Via Li Chen's Mastodon.

Via Li Chen's Mastodon.

From the description:

Sure, we’ve all taken Airplane Trips… Airplane Trips By Car, Airplane Trips By Foot, Airplane Trips By Your Nephew’s Razor Scooter That You Borrowed And Accidentally Broke. Now, brace yourself for the newest kind of Airplane Trip of all, An Airplane Trip By Jet!

The story follows Sue and Bob, two kids dropped off at the airport by their grandparents to fly on this insane new technology all by themselves! Except they won’t be alone, they’re bringing their extremely nervous dog. But it’s the past, so the dog doesn’t ride in the cabin with them, she gets shoved into a metal cage for a safe and comfortable ride in the belly of the plane. Seeya on the other side, pooch! Maybe!

It’s a fascinating glimpse into a time when air travel featured comfortable waiting rooms, friendly staff, and seats so big you could actually sit in them. Imagine! All these wonders and more await you in the friendly skies. Join Mike, Kevin and Bridget for An Airplane Trip By Jet!