Oddity Archive: Episode 227 - Benny M.’s TV Party (Halloween Special 2021)

[@GenoCuddy]

Brilliant, this ranks high among Halloween specials produced by you or anyone. I dig the dingy public access vibe to this. This feels like a completely different production than the norm for Archive and that's good, past Halloween installments did not have their own identity the way this one did, complete with different font choice, episode structure and aesthetic. This was exceptionally well done. I would consider releasing this on a standalone VHS, complete with extended footage. limited run. Imagine popping this in a VCR at night. Hopefully now, audiences far and wide realize the ineptitude of Robert J. Horner, the world's worst filmmaker. Ed Wood shall be dethroned. I am glad to be of help, especially on a quality product such as this. Proud of you.

[@KanawhaCountyWX]

If that really happens I might have to buy a copy

[@michaelcarpenter2498]

Count me in.

[@netsurferx1]

Hear here! Well done, Ben! And yes, I'd totally buy a VHS of this too...Even though I don't have a VCR.

[@luisreyes1963]

Enjoy the brief moments of Benny revealing his full face, because it'll be a cold day in heck before such an event can happen again. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃

[@ZachHighwind]

Just wait until Jack Frost hijacks the Christmas special

[@ShawnTewes]

For a seemingly low budget production, this has quite a high level of attention to detail, right down to the 4:3 ratio because of course that's "the way to see it", along with the Videonics titling and keying effects. That's quite some dedication to nailing the 90s public access aesthetic. Great use of morse code spelling out P-A-V-A-N-N-E-D. Happy Halloween.

[@OddityArchive]

I was wondering if anyone would catch the morse code.

[@ZachHighwind]

This was a wonderful Halloween special. The feel of everything was on point. The EAS was hilarious. That fact we got to see most of Ben's face in goth drag mind you makes this the best treat us fans of the Archive can get. PEACHES!!!! DA DUM

[@jamesslick4790]

Awesomeness Alert: PEACHES!!!!

[@VictorCowo]

12:53 that was way better and more satisfying than Dream's face reveal

[@Zycyzyx]

This was a lot of fun. OA never stop being your quirky offbeat self. Also, gothed-out Ben is surprisingly easy on the eyes.👀

[@Tornado1994]

Ben is DEFINATELY an Emo deep down.

[@sleepisaluxury]

Ben Minnotte in vampirish drag isn’t something I had on the 2021 bingo card, but I’ll go with it! Always look forward to the Hallowe’en episodes and the return of the EAS bot!

[@thealrightestguitarist9135]

"Unload your cash and family jewels" Ah, so it's gonna be that kind of robbery, is it?

[@bradmad8346]

Uh, "family jewels", who wrote this, Ed Wood?

[@michaelcarpenter2498]

This is one that needs a commentary track. Loved the twist ending and the new rendition of pavvaned. Hopefully Stan teaches Bot a lesson.

[@zalibecquerel3463]

I have to call it, the KLAK synth sting definitely sounds inspired by the old British "Protect and Survive" information films :) Damn it feels good to be a nerd.

[@memyopinionsche6610]

A almost face reveal.. And Ben going goth. It makes sense.

[@1Soniccool]

It's the only face reveal your going to get

[@EddieMillerStudios]

Love the "Scary Logos" callback at 1:10. :)

[@Musicradio77Network]

I made a special episode called “An MTN Halloween” which is now on my channel, and features three spooky episodes in one. The first one where Shirley and Bojangles visits the haunted building where it can be haunted by the scary logos. Go watch the first one. The other two include Goldie dressed as Erika and the kids goes trick or treat and Goldie gets grounded which is a tribute to the 10th anniversary of the GoAnimate/Vyond’s Grounded videos since it launched in 2011 by “adamklienschmidt2003”, and finally, the MTN Gang prepares for a post-social distancing Halloween as they were going trick or treat.

[@bree9272]

Ben I must say you look good as a goth horror host! If you did your own makeup it looks better than a lot of beauty gurus.. This looks like it could really be a Halloween public access special from the late 80s/early 90s.

[@bdalbor]

I've been watching your stuff since right around 2015 (starting with the Max Headroom episode, of course), and I've seen your style flourish and grow with time. I must say that this is one of your best works yet. The dryness of the humor works very well with the aesthetic you've set up (I mean this in a good way). And the aesthetic you did create is absolutely spot on, the public access feel is very well executed. Excellent work, and Happy Halloween!

[@GatorGirl]

This was definitely a lot of fun! It was interesting to see where you were going with it. I know you rarely do commentary episodes anymore, but you might want to consider one for this. I, for one, would like to see how all of this came together.

[@brianhebert6152]

Drinking Game: For the actual TV party half, take a drink whenever Ben's full face comes into frame

[@OddityArchive]

…and then completely forget you ever saw it.

[@SarafinaSummers]

For the stoners: take a hit.

[@NaviciaAbbot]

A parody of Manhattan PATV classic "Glen o'Brien's TV Party", Benny M brings Halloween to a new level in this episode of Oddity Archive. Rated: Spooky/5 Edit: If you're going to have a spooky KZbin Halloween, then this should be a palette cleanser after James Rolf's "AVGN: Polybius".

[@KanawhaCountyWX]

I really dug that local access alert reference about failing to dial out.

[@stratoplayer1988]

We saw Ben's face!

[@Musicradio77Network]

That’s Benny Boy’s face appears for the first time in this Halloween special.

[@brandonjustis]

this is probably the most elaborate i've seen benny-boy go for, not just an archive episode, but a holiday special. very well done.

[@plushifoxed]

the goth look works for you, benny-boy!

[@TheHunterPersian]

This was such a cool, creative idea! Defiently one of my favorite of your 2021 episodes! You always have such creative ideas when it comes to taking Archive outside of the box and I'd love to see future episodes take this route when it's for a special occasion! Nice job done on pretty much every occasion!

[@PresYB]

This special is absolutely one of my favorites!! It's got so many jokes that longtime viewers can understand but even someone new could easily laugh at! P.S. The last costume I wore was today... and I dressed as you for Halloween! I happened to have a box that I fit perfectly into (as in I could walk around with it on), so I had Ed help me print the paper and put it on the box. The result is my current channel thumbnail. 😝

[@iamoutofideas1]

ben I just wanna say you killed it, especially with the makeup! you look fantastic!!! edit: also that version of pavanned kinda sounds like if arthur russell had access to an orchestra

[@omittedprod]

“It’s a skeleton! A real human Skeleton.” 😂😂

[@imrustyokay]

Damn this may be one of my favorite Halloween things anybody has ever did. Seriously, I loved it that much. I didn't know how you can top yourself from 2019, but this was amazing! Also, damn you can pull off the Vampress look very well. Reminds me of Vera Wylde from the Council of Geeks. Great work, Ben, and happy halloween!

[@bradmad8346]

I some how missed this or was incapacitated, wow, I was impressed with this one, Ben!

[@theboysllc3174]

My dear sweet boy you have given me entertainment for years and have yet to fail me you are a true professional

[@mariteaux]

Archive is the only show on KZbin that gets better the longer it runs, I swear. The fuzzy analog slightly malfunctioning public access thing is such a vibe. If I could record this on VHS, I would. Also the EAS bot being such a character is basically my new favorite thing ever. Ben needs more than Ed to play off of sometimes.

[@JGibbons513]

Could this be considered the debut performance of Miss Ann Thrope?

[@Sabrina79]

I got to see Ben's face! In makeup, yes, but to me that counts! 😁👍🕸🕷🎃 Very well done episode, Ben. "Pavanned version 6.66" cracked me up!

[@JonGallon]

13:00 you remind me of Whiterose from the Mr. Robot TV show. 👌👍

[@larrylaffer3246]

Ben tries to run his Halloween special this year without too much interruptions from the "Usual Suspects". Let's see how well this goes for him shall we?

[@wilikerdinkles100]

This is the least scariest attempt at analog horror, and I mean that in the best way possible. And I agree with Geno, this is your best Halloween special ever.

[@MochaMoonpie]

19:45 - oh don't go hiding your face now Benny Boy, you've treated the audience with your beautiful face long enough haha. By the way, you... really do have pretty eyes... Ahem. Shhh. Bad moonpie. Seriously I do hope you have a happy Halloween, if you do celebrate it and thanks for continuing to waddle through the landfill and educating us on these items of old and of odd. I don't comment on your videos often but I felt like doing so tonight of all nights lol... And you deserve to know that you and your content are very well appreciated. Thanks so much again!

[@ericjfeschuk3595]

Thanks For the Halloween show Patches

[@MichaelPKelly-hg5jo]

16:35 gives me strong Sifl and Olly vibes (that's a good thing)

[@RickinBaltimore]

I KNEW the Rabbit would be used for the Halloween episode!

[@dylaninpieces2]

Happy Belated Halloween!

[@AndroidSunner]

That’s quite a Halloween Special! Nice Work!

[@edbateyjr.517]

Your Bot Rocks! Can you have him by for Christmas? 🙂

[@ndf3]

Lovin all the juicy synth!

[@AWalYT]

Putting a whole new meaning on spaghetti western...

[@50shadesofbeige88]

3:09 AM I the only one who heard Fred Durst rapping over the top of what could've been a sick beatM

[@pedropaulobecker7832]

TV Party tonight! TV Party tonight!!

[@justmike2944]

Ha . Larry . Us........ Especially the part were he says '' hand over the family jewels .lol...Fangs o lot Ben .

[@penforprez]

Sounds like Mr. Bot can really use some therapy.

[@daniell8387]

this was awesome.

[@memyopinionsche6610]

And TV party wasn't that the first show that introduced The Beastie boys. Way before listen to Ill?

[@fishfingerscustard582]

Was all this just an extravagant excuse for Benny Boy to dress up like Elvira??!!

[@OddityArchive]

Maybe if Elvira lost her bouffant and swallowed a refrigerator.

[@Tornado1994]

@@OddityArchive More like a Younger "Mrs Doubtfire" ala Robin Williams.

[@BKNewrd]

Ben is the only one who invites me to parties...

[@shannon9993]

Good job!

[@audiodood]

Wow, that was one spooky experience! 😳

[@HappyCynic]

This is bringing back my confusion after seeing Tim Curry as Frank 'N' Furter. 😉

[@doctorwhofan6340]

Awesome video ben love your costume XD all hail Stan!

[@frazzleface753]

'TV' Party. Heh.....😄

[@jamesslick4790]

😲 Scariest thing since "V.D, is for Everyone." You'll laugh, You'll cry,,, You'll kiss 3 bucks "good bye.." 10/10 would do it again, Mainly, it was emitting.....SOMETHING .👍😜👍

[@racecar_spelled_backwards868]

I for one love and accept your openly reggae EAS unit.

[@meowza3k]

dead can dance

[@frazzleface753]

Certainly this could only have been done by Ben!

[@rwdplz1]

Almost as good as the 'David Pumpkins' special

[@vicariousgamer2871]

All hail stainstick.

[@MaximMuir]

There is an old western WORSE than this. It was called "Under Texas Skies" staring Bob Custer. SPN used to show it. Remember that? SPN was around back in the chicken wire satellite receiver era, and showed all sorts of weird stuff, including a weirdo who would say random stream of conscious garble as we sat there transfixed:-)

[@GenoCuddy]

Nothing is worse than a Robert Horner western, except maybe one made by Victor "Denver Dixon" Adamson.

[@boogiefrights]

amazing!!

[@lascheque]

Benny, are you ok?

[@OddityArchive]

I am now.

[@bakonfreek]

More archive starring Ben in lipstick!

[@OddityArchive]

...but how would you know?

[@bakonfreek]

Fair point 🤣

[@iamathousandapples]

All hail Stan!

[@christianeupton1327]

I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time. Thanks, Ben.

[@elizabethponcy7034]

Ben did my cousin Andrew do your make-up?

[@OddityArchive]

Given I know no Andrews personally, I can safely say “no”.

[@pipedonetimes]

Oh heck, Ben is pretty 😳

[@johnsmithson]

The guess on the show, was a bit stiff O>O

[@syferdet]

1:00 "Accounts"?

[@RanFuRe]

Nice! But how do I know the voice?

[@OddityArchive]

Which voice?

[@RanFuRe]

@@OddityArchive The text to speech voice ;)

[@OddityArchive]

Speakonia. I believe it was also used for Microsoft Sam way back when.

[@AeeeIOUY]

Full face reveal, please!

[@dorourke105]

is you showing off your whole face going to start becoming more common? i hope not i like you behind the box even though everyone else doesn't

[@OddityArchive]

Hadn't planned on it. I was only more liberal about this time because of the sheer tonnage of makeup.