Top 1950s Sci-fi Robots

[@AtomicSnackBar]

GORT: Like I mentioned in the episode, this is a two part video. Gort is in Part II.

[@Pygar2]

Ro-Man's helmet, btw, was of paper-mache. LIH it's in a collection...

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@Pygar2 Wish it was in my collection.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

The robot from the Mysterians, I’m impressed.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I would have really liked to cover Moguera in more depth. I did the notes and everything. But I'll keep an eye out. Maybe he'll pop up on one of these lists eventually. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Thank you, good Sir.

[@alankohn6709]

The thing I love about these 50s robots is most of them were made on shoestring budget but they had so much charm modern bots are too slick with modern material and CGI making it easier but they have lost something

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I agree in full. I'll take a practical effect, even a cheap one, any day over the CG messes we have now. Well said, Alan. And thanks for watching.

[@murkymarkdella4058]

They sure knew how to make robot movies in the 50's. I see a Atomic Snack Bar Movie Marathon!!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I think that would be the proper thing to do.

[@dougmhd2006]

I learned an interesting fun fact about one of my all-time favorite serials, "The Phantom Creeps". Bela Lugosi plays a mad scientist who's having way too much fun using his killer robot, abusing his henchman Monk, becoming invisible, and blowing stuff up with the element he discovered. Worth a look.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

An excellent robot. I have an upcoming episode, which is kind of supplemental to this series, that features "The Phantom Creeps." It'll be out in the near to distant-near future. So, what was the interesting fun fact? Thanks for watching, Captain.

[@dougmhd2006]

@@AtomicSnackBar Just that the same actor played both 🤖 🤖.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@dougmhd2006 Ah yeah, Ed Wolff. Talk a cool resume. Not sure if you are a toy collector, but there is a really nice, though really expensive, Phantom Creeps robot figure coming out.

[@dennisanderson3895]

VERY good selection, from the MANY possible. GREAT job, host/conceiver/editor!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

As all the above, I thank you much, Dennis. And many thanks for watching.

[@179cpv]

The robot in Target Earth (1954) deserves an honorable mention.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That's a favorite of mine. So much so that I did a full standalone review of the entire film.

[@KutWrite]

Also the entire race of robots in "Earth vs The Flying Saucers."

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@KutWrite I have those fine fellows earmarked for an upcoming episode that should be out in the near to distant-near future.

[@KutWrite]

@@AtomicSnackBar Great! Your phrase reminds me of MST3K's jingle "In the not-too-distant future... "

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@KutWrite Well, I am a robot talk-show host after all.

[@HazmatCrowl54454]

I am very happy I found this channel, that is such a weird niche but goddamn it. ITS MY NICHE!!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That sums it up pretty darn well, I must say. Glad to have you here at the Snack Bar.

[@AlliAsAlways]

I've always considered you to be my favorite robot.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That's probably the nicest thing you've ever said to me.

[@AlliAsAlways]

@@AtomicSnackBar one lemurs eat your face, you start realizing it's important to share your feelings in life.

[@paulbowler5345]

Robot vs the Aztec Mummy is one of my favourites. Such a cool robot, especially how it has a human face.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

And talk about a knock down, drag out fight too. Short, but a heck of a good fight.

[@luisreyes1963]

It was given the royal treatment on MST3K. 😆

[@gregofthelake]

I had a rocking horse when I was a kid in the 70s, but I never saw one where the legs moved. And my horse bucked me off more than once.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

They were an unruly lot ... rocking horses. But at least they were easy to clean up after.

[@chrisbridges4885]

Was it one of those horses that are in a frame, with springs all around ?

[@varanid9]

@@chrisbridges4885 That's what I had in the '60s, a black one with white spots in a frame with springs. I continued to ride him even after I got too big for him and he suffered a "hernia", LOL.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@varanid9 that’s right. Mine was more like an Appaloosa,but it seemed huge. Filled up a good bit of my bedroom. Seems like I got pinched by the springs once or twice….

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@varanid9 I remember 2 kinds of them One with a hard plastic body that cracked over time. And a more expensive one that the body split over time.

[@R0dan]

Love your lists and comments👍

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I thank you much. And I appreciate you watching them.

[@horrorhands666]

Man, you could get a serious amount of acting work playing a gorilla, back in the day! Nice to see some love for The Colossus of New York - that’s a great movie that not many people talk about. I recently watched the Aztec Mummy movies and the robot fighting the mummy was definitely a highlight. Another fantastic video, although your delivery in this one was kinda robotic!!!

[@tonysantiago255]

@ horrorhands879 - Hey Bryn! I just rewatched Collosus of New York about 3 days ago and man! I really found the Robot Jeremy really Horrific. Scary and disturbing. It's definitely one that walks the Sci-fi/ Horror crossover line. Great stuff.

[@horrorhands666]

@@tonysantiago255 Totally agree, Tony. He was rather scary and intimidating on a level that not a lot of other robots/creatures were at that time.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I feel like I may have missed my calling. R.Sterling Whatever - Gorilla Man. Though, not sure they make Hawaiian shirts big enough to fit over a gorilla suit. And don't be silly. I paid a robot to do the voice over this time. He was just drunk on oil, that's why he sounded like that.

[@tonysantiago255]

@horrorhands879 - A great deal of the effectiveness of the Collosus, was in no small part attributable to the amazing and unique Piano score by Van Cleeve. The massive weight and pitiable soap operatic sorrow of the Giant were conveyed exclusively through that one instrument. Creeeeeepy.

[@YootoobSteve123]

Talk about running the gamut! From Ro-Man to Robby! Great picks!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thanks, Steve. I just go with my favorites. Kind of a mix of nostalgia and aesthetics.

[@Skaramine]

I am honored that you have added Jeremy T. Colossus to me with this fine documentary. Thank you, Sterling.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

My absolute pleasure, good Mr. Wojtowicz.

[@nvjsdvdfjdskfj]

another great vid. Though i have not seen too many movies from the 50 i still enjoy learning about them.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I've been pretty well versed in 50s sci-fi since I was a kid thanks to the Horrible Horror VHS tape from the 80s. But that was mainly just trailers and short film clips. With the actual full films, I've been playing catch up since this stuff started hitting DVD. Though I did have a few on VHS. Always a pleasure to hear from you, Tom.

[@lawrencegenereux8567]

The lead actress in Devil Girl From Mars is an exact twin of my deceased wife Carol. When I'm feeling very lonely for her, I watch the film. It helps a lot.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm sorry to hear about your wife, but I'm glad to hear that the films helps. That's really nice. Makes it really special.

[@chuckcookus]

Kronos, Gog & Magog come to mind

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Gog & Magog made it into the sequel episode. Kronos on the other hand will be featured in an upcoming episode in the near to near distant future. Thanks for stopping by, Chuck.

[@garfieldsmith332]

Both great films.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@garfieldsmith332 I've been meaning to cover Kronos for years now. Finally found a good, top secret place for it.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@AtomicSnackBar On my list to buy. Expensive but I have found an Italian dvd (Region 2) with English and Italian audio. From a place in the UK I have ordered from before.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@garfieldsmith332 There's a few versions on Amazon. The legit version is pretty pricey, though. The other, which I'm pretty sure is a bootleg, is a good bit cheaper.

[@raymathews1474]

I'm ready to ship out with the Devil Girl. Where are the Martian Women?

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I know, right? Too bad they didn't have craigslist back then. Would have saved Nyah a whole lotta trouble.

[@CesarClouds]

Devil girl from Mars? I like that.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Definitely in my book for one of the best film titles of all time.

[@lurkerrekrul]

One of Robby's most unusual guest appearances was in an episode of the Wonder Woman TV show. It was set at a sci-fi convention and is the only time I know of that Robby was shown to be a costume, rather than an actual robot. The episode also had a couple guys dressed as Sandmen chasing a couple girls dressed as runners. As I recall, this was some kind of mini-show being put on as the convention announcer introduced them.

[@williambilyeu9801]

That's the one where Rene Aborjonois is a thief who escapes by hiding in the Robby the Robot costume. (I know I spelled his last name wrong.)😊 Robby also made an appearance as the suspected murderer in an episode of "The Thin Man" television series with Peter Lawford.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Oh man, I didn't know about that one. I think I need to see that. The Logan's Run reference alone has me intrigued. But I am also really interested in old-school con culture. Back in the day when it was only the true fans going.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@williambilyeu9801 I recently did a re-watch of the Dobbie Gillis series from the 60s. He also appeared in that one as a robot working in the music industry. He could compute what was going to be a hit or not. Really neat. And speaking of René Auberjonois, I also recently did a re-watch of the Police Academy films. I had totally forgotten he was the bad guy in the 5th one.

[@lurkerrekrul]

@@AtomicSnackBar I just checked and it's episode S03E14, Spaced Out.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@lurkerrekrul That's really neat. I'm going to keep an eye out for that one.

[@theblueoctopus4494]

My top 5 robots (in all media and time periods) 5. The robot from The Phantom Creeps. 4. Mechani-Kong 3. The Solid Tin Coyote 2. The Spider-Slayer robots from the Amazing Spider-Man comics. Preferably the Mark 1, Mark 2, and Mark 5. (I just find an iron robot with J Jonah Jameson's face in the viewsreen chasing Spider-Man to be hilarious) 1. The giant robot from the album cover to "News of the World" by Queen.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Some fine choices there. I featured Mechani-Kong in my 60s Robots episode. He even made the thumbnail. The robot from the Phantom Creeps is another great one. He'll be appearing in the next part of this series. I recently saw that there is a really nice figure coming out soon. Quite pricey, though.

[@DevilFish69]

The Solid Tin Coyote is my favourite Road Runner cartoon.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@DevilFish69 I had completely forgotten about that one. Good times.

[@Craig-x2k]

Another awesome episode totally dig the Vampirella figure

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thank you much, Craig. And she is definitely a great figure. Those Phicen bodies are incredible.

[@kaljaxa5365]

As always, great video! Devil Girl from Mars, The Robot vs the Aztec Mummy, The Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy and Forbidden Planet are part of my regular watch rotation or my sleep rotation.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

A fine selection for any watch rotation, right there. I just got Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy on DVD recently. Haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for watching, Kal. Good to hear from you.

[@EndingSimple]

I must say, the Devil Girl from Mars seems to have a fetihistic vib going. The original Wonder Woman comics by William Moulton Marston came out in 1941 after all.

[@wayneclingman689]

You are my motivation for Sci-Fi Saturday Night !!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Oh, well do tell. What is that?

[@ikd3240]

Robbie the Robot is the ultimate 50's robot. I'm not surprised that he was number one. The Colossal Man is cool, Robot vs. the Aztec Mummy is hilarious, and Robot Monster is the ultimate cheap suit creature from the 50's. As a kaiju fan, of course I love Mogera. I wish it had been in the film more. Another favorite of mine were the robots from Target Earth.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm a big fan of Target Earth and the Target Earth robots as well. If I hadn't already done a standalone review for the film, they would have surely made the list. Heck, if I ever do a part III, they might even appear again. Thanks for stopping by. Nice to hear from you again.

[@markshulusky6680]

Holy Shit! I saw The Colossus of New York once, on tv, over 50 years ago and never forgot the final scene of the little kid turning the robot off by slipping a hand under it's tunic. I've always hoped to find out the title of that movie that never left my memory!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That's great to hear. One of my favorite things about running the channel is when folks discover lost and/or forgotten films. Let me know if you give it another watch. I'd like to hear what you thought all these years later.

[@mudvalve]

Huh! I never saw the Colossus. How is that possible? Thanks for giving me an idea what to watch this weekend! 😉

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yeah, it really flies under the radar for some reason. I wasn't even aware of it myself until a few years back. I hope you dig it. Thanks for stopping by.

[@Mality]

Great info, some of it new to me! Hoping the Target:Earth robot makes it into the sequel...

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you stopping by. The Target Earth bots didn't make the sequel, but I did do a standalone review of the film. I'm a big fan of that one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGaXoOBpbCcosUsi=L1ljk_IIi4JaRC1B

[@chameleondream]

Wrestling Women Vs The Aztec Mummy? I truly was born late.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yup. I know exactly what you mean. I feel that way almost daily.

[@henryeason9572]

So was I.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@henryeason9572 Come on, Hank. Get your time machine working and let's take a field trip.

[@henryeason9572]

@@AtomicSnackBar I wonder...Could we make Rod Taylor's time machine hold multiple passengers...?😅

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@henryeason9572 A sidecar would look pretty spiffy.

[@rondemkiw4492]

A shot of Daleks! They straddle three genre classifications - 1. Robots (technically cyborgs) - 2. Atomic radiation mutants. - 3. Disembodied brains (stretching definitions a little bit).

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I would really like to feature the Daleks in something. Like you said, they have it all. But the one time I tried using Dr. Who footage my video was immediately blocked. Been Dalek-shy ever since.

[@rondemkiw4492]

@@AtomicSnackBar Try using photographic stills or concept art.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@rondemkiw4492 I've experimented with that idea a bit. Tried it with High Plains Drifter in my Weird West episode and the Ovions in my 70s Aliens list. I'm just wasn't sure that holds folks' attention.

[@robertdee648]

Super list. As a kid of the 50's, I somehow totally missed The Colossus of New York. I will definitely check it out. Thanks for the tip.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That one does seem to fly under the radar. I wasn't familiar with it at all until Tony Santiago recommended it.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - so THAT'S where my DVD copy disappeared to!

[@vpower962]

Another great list. I never tire of the 1950s robots.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Nor do I. Thanks, good sir.

[@vpower962]

@@AtomicSnackBar You're most welcome.

[@stephenkilby7851]

awesome episode with some great 50s robots, who can argue with number one iconic and a brilliant film ive seen countless times, i just found the other day the graphic novel of forbidden planet i forgot i had, tonights bed time reading sorted, cheers man

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I don't think I have heard of that one. When was it released? And how is it? I'm a real sucker for comics.

[@stephenkilby7851]

@@AtomicSnackBar it was released in 93 from innovation publications and it was the official adaptation of the movie, titled forbidden planet the saga of the krell, includes the complete film adaptation, scenes never before revealed, the making of the movie and behind the scenes photos, the art work is very good and gloss through out, all very well done, worth finding if you can

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@stephenkilby7851 That sounds awesome. Didn't they also do the Lost in Space comic? The one by Bill Mumy that continued on from the series? I always wanted to read that one but can never find it complete.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - Ha! You just brought back a long forgotten memory. In the early 90s, someone, I have no idea who, did a Lost In Space comic where Judy and Penny were all sexed up, half clothed, stepping out of the shower and teasing Don. Somehow, I don't think it was officially sanctioned by Irwin Allen. Personally, if the show had stuck to being realistic, there's no way Don and Judy would have lasted a year before having to get married. Marta Kristen was hot.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 Expect an atomic transmission in the near to very near future.

[@ScreamingScallop]

Ro-Man seems to be the primary inspiration for Minion from Dreamworks' _Megamind,_ except the "gorilla" part is the "robot" controlled by a fish-like alien fish-bowled in the "head."

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I know the name, but I'm not really familiar with it past that. Sounds like a neat design, though. Thanks for stopping by.

[@YandereShiki]

Imagine Robbie as a galaxy night light. I would buy that so fast.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'd buy two ... just in case of a galaxy night light emergency.

[@thomastarwater2989]

Honorable mention of Gort in THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951), the two ambulatory automatons Gog and Magog in GOG (1954), and that one rampaging robot in TARGET EARTH (1954), and let’s not forget TOBOR THE GREAT (1954). It seems 1954 was the year of the robot.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

All fine choices there. And if I may, I would suggest you watch the sequel episode, which is up now. I think you'll be rather pleased with most of the entries on that list. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKvFdKR3pKyVbZosi=5B5MQy48R3cKY7sP

[@EndingSimple]

"The Wrestling Women Vs. The Aztec Mummy." ROTFLMAO! I would have expected that to be an intentionally funny made up name, but its an actual name for an actual movie. Only in that time and place!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yes, indeed. And that's why I spend much of my time lurking about in that time and place. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.

[@rexevans5477]

I'm back from london and I am glad I came back to such a cool video plus I'm not 4 hours late.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Welcome back, good Mr. Evans. And just in time for all the hottest, cutting edge robots of our time.

[@ERJones-fd6oh]

An interesting intersection of robots

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Just a list of my favorites. No real rhyme or reason as to how it works. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar, E.R.

[@kallianpublico7517]

I remember the actor who played Lurch on Addam's Family playing a robot on Star Trek. He was similarly dressed to the "Colossus". Boy, what i would give to see the creature from "Alien" fighting a robot. Sigourney in that exo-skeleton loader was close. But no cigar. Jim Cameron robot movie? Come to think of it, the only robots in Jim's movies are the the human looking synthetics. Terminator vs. Alien! Sweet.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Now that you mention it, I've seen quite a few pieces of crossover media. Robocop vs the Terminator. Aliens vs Predator. Batman vs the Predator. Yet, I don't think I have ever seen Terminator vs Aliens. Seems like an obvious choice. I wonder if I just missed it.

[@lurkerrekrul]

@@AtomicSnackBar There's an Aliens versus. Predator versus The. Terminator, four-part comic miniseries from Dark Horse comics. It was published in 2000.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@lurkerrekrul I’ve heard mention of that. Have you seen it? Sounds like it could be cool. If I remember correctly there was a bit of a buzz about it back in the day

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@lurkerrekrul Well, there you go. I should have known Dark Horse put something like that out. They were the go-to for those great 80s crossover books.

[@lurkerrekrul]

@@chrisbridges4885 I haven't read it myself. There are a few copies up on eBay, but they're kind of pricey. On the other hand, if you search hard enough, I'm sure someone has put scanned copies of it online.

[@jerryrichardson2799]

Another fun review, thanks.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thanks, Jerry. I do try. And thanks for walking, good sir.

[@jerryrichardson2799]

​@@AtomicSnackBarYou bet, I think that first show I watched I was highly caffeinated when I commented.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@jerryrichardson2799 Not sure if that was autocorrect or just a good ol' fashioned typo. Probably a typo. Either way, I'm sure you are a fine walker as well.

[@voronOsphere]

Excellent List! Wonderful to watch! Thanks for doing these!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I was rather pleased with it myself. Kind of the culmination of my years here on KZbin. And I have another bots episodes coming soon to soon adjacent.

[@destructarr]

I don't think I've seen any of these movies. I may have decades ago when I was a kid. I'm currently watching the Lost in Space television series and did you know there was an unaired pilot that didn't have Dr. Smith in it? Could you imagine Lost in Space without Dr. Smith? I think the unaired pilot was devoid of personality, and Dr. Smith brought personality to the show, although his personality could be OTT at times.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm about 98% sure I watched that on tv as a kid. But I have never re-watched it, even though I have it on DVD. I just haven't been able to bring myself to partake of LiS without Dr. Smith. And I agree, he brought the personality to the show. I like the first season, don't get me wrong, but when it got fun and light is when it really came into its own for me. I do think you should check out Forbidden Planet. It really is an exceptional film for the time. And seeing Leslie Nielson in not only a serious role, but also as kind of a jerk, is really interesting as well.

[@wetdog1606]

Ooooh I liked this. Brilliant stuff - just fantastic. I smiled all the way through. Colossus is one of the Topps Trumps Horror figures - so it's nice to know where that came from. Surprised Robbie is higher than RoMan - still haven't seen that film - soon to be remedied. Thank you for such a great bit of entertainment - just brilliant.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Most excellent to hear from you, good sir, especially since you said you'd be out and about this weekend. At least, I think you said that. And you make an excellent point. Thinking about it, I do have a greater fondness for the Ro-Man than I do for Robby. But back when I did the first version of this episode, I was slightly more objective. Slightly. Man oh man, though. Can you just imagine the angry rando rage had I had Robby at the number two spot?

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - the psychological pressure of the Randos has won another victory! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

[@wetdog1606]

@@AtomicSnackBar But who would win a fight? Ro-Man or Robbie - and who would the Creature from the Black Lagoon help? I don't know but I hope Caroline Munroe, Linda Hayden and Madeline Smith will be in the Hammer version.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 Everything I do, I do it for the randos.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@wetdog1606 Ro-Man for sure. He wiped out all of humanity but 8 people. Robby was too busy struttin' around and lookin' cool.

[@corstiaan-z2x]

he's my second favorite Gorilla actor, Ray Corrigan is number one of course.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Now that is a tough one. I do really like Corrigan. But I'm a huge fan of Barrows in Gorilla at Large as well. I was thinking about doing a full episode on gorilla men, but actually ranking them would prove quite difficult.

[@Madmax-rz5hz]

I always loved the cybermen from dr who - wrong decade but still cool

[@AtomicSnackBar]

They are quite cool. I've wanted to cover some classic Dr. Who stuff for awhile now. But it is darn near impossible to get away with the footage. The one time I tried, my video was blocked.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - isn't it the music copyright that gets you flagged? I see tons of videos that use video footage repeatedly.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 Not in this case. It was just a very short clip of some daleks. I don't think music was even playing.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@AtomicSnackBar Darleks are the stuff! Who hasn’t run around the house with a plunger chanting “exterminate! Exterminate!”?

[@DavidJohnson-of3vh]

I’ve seen those! I dig some Gort, too.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Then the robot knowledge is strong with you, Mr. Johnson.

[@Minikin1]

Howdy! (great work and list as always)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

My first official Minikin howdy. I thank you much.

[@BadChizzle]

Fun stuff

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I thank you kindly.

[@Flytrap]

Tobor The Great!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Our buddy Tobor is featured in the sequel episode in full.

[@williamcurry4868]

Heh that Robot from Devil Girl from Mars is just too cool! I do wish we knew who the suit actor was though. George Barrows was all over the place for the longest time too.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

It's easier these days to find out who so many of these uncredited roles were played by, yet there are still some that are a mystery. Chani. The alien from The Man from Planet X. The robot from The Monster and the Ape. And good ol' Barrows. I was thinking about doing a Top Gorilla Men episode one of these days.

[@creech54]

@@AtomicSnackBar Pat Goldin was "The Man from Planet X".

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@creech54 Well, that's kind of a debated issue there. It really depends on who you ask. Has some definitive proof finally come out that I'm not aware of? I'd very much like to know for sure.

[@creech54]

@@AtomicSnackBar I was just going by the IMDb credit.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@creech54 Oh, it's really quite interesting. I talked about it a bit in my Man from Planet X review. It's been linked to both Goldin and Billy Curtis. It's probably not Curtis, the height is off. The possibility of it being Goldin goes back to Robert Clarke. But other members of the cast have refuted that, saying he had no idea who it was. Many do still believe it was Goldin, though.

[@iammwh936]

Truly a tragedy! Somehow in all my years, the Colossus Of New York has escaped me! I will be seeking it out over the weekend! Excellent video Mr. Sterling! Thank you!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Don't feel too badly. I wasn't even aware it existed until a few years back. Unfortunately, it's not streaming for free anywhere I'm aware of. But it has gotten a DVD and bluray release. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.

[@FIREBRAND38]

If you're into physical media it was released on a well reviewed Blu Ray by _Olive Films_ although there are no special features.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@FIREBRAND38 Yup, that's the one. Have you seen it? If so, how is the picture quality?

[@FIREBRAND38]

@@AtomicSnackBar Apologies for taking so long to respond. I personally haven't see it but I don't know if you're familiar with Glenn Erickson's DVD Savant reviews but I trust his opinion. His review of the transfer follows: _Released only a year after the first DVD disc, Olive Films' Blu-ray of The Colossus of New York shows exactly what Blu-ray adds to a presentation. The excellent enhanced transfer of this B&W Paramount show is sharper and has more of a range between the darkest black and the brightest white. Even better, the mono sound mix sounds more dynamic; we hear more detail in the weird sound effects._ Hope that info helps.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@FIREBRAND38 Very good. Thanks for letting me know. And I like special features, but they aren't a make or break thing for me usually.

[@ICrazyGreggy]

Great set of robotic ephemera. Remember my first introduction to Robbie from either Forbidden Planet or Lost in Space ( can't remember what I saw first ) The Invisible Boy too. ( That was later though ) Definitely 4.5 oily stains out of 5 Sir.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Oh man, I lost a point 5 there. Was it cause I sent those ninjas to your house again? It was accident this time. Really.

[@ICrazyGreggy]

@@AtomicSnackBar Surrrrrrre it was. An aside, they proved to be fine fellows and up for a spot of green tea and a quick game of Mahjong. They promised to visit next time you " accidentally send them to Oz.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@ICrazyGreggy Glad it all worked out. You know what they say. Ninjas are fine people. They do what they do because they care.

[@robsmoviecollection3715]

Lol, I love these 50's robots! And it was always so considerate of the characters to not run as fast as they could so the robots could catch up with them! I do think Roman is a robot. It says so in the title after all! I love that in the poster for some reason The Beast from 20,000 fathoms appears in the corner. A couple of years ago they sold a Robbie the Robot toy at Wal mart and I snapped it up as soon as I could! Great list!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

People just had better manners back then. They knew it was the proper thing to do to slow it down for killer robots or to trip for atomic beasties. I have that very same Robby and he is awesome. He went right into my glass case. I even saved the box just cause it was so neat looking. Thanks for stopping by, Rob. Nice to hear from you again.

[@thomashawkinson7017]

Outstanding research and facts sir. Well done!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I appreciate that. I was luckily to find some good stuff on these. With the more obscure films the trivia can be ... less-than-forthcoming at times.

[@garfieldsmith332]

All fun little movies. All fun robots. Have not seen the Aztec Mummy/Robot film. One robot that scared the crap out of me back then was from Target Earth. It really creeped me out. You have a very impressive collection of sci-fi memorabilia.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Yes, indeed. I'm a big fan of both Target Earth and its robots. I know I did a stand alone review on that one, but I can't recall if I've talked about just the robot anywhere. And speaking, sorta, they did a Target Earth kit that was pretty darn spiffy. Have you seen that one? And thank you much. I've been trying to beef up the classic sci-fi stuff of late. Unfortunately, my dedicated sci-fi shelf is just out of frame. But if you look closely, you can see a Ro-Man helmet and Mechani-Kong's legs.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@AtomicSnackBar Had a second look and saw both. Also see Jet Jaguar and the 2 LOS model kits. Trying to remember what the eyeball is. I did see you video with Target Earth. Yes, saw the Target Earth kit. It is a resin. Looks awesome. Also saw that there is a #D file out there for printing. My son is into 3D printing of Warhammer and other things. So I am going to talk to him about what he can do. I may start searching the Net for all kinds of Sci-Fi and Monsters that can be 3D printed. He has printed and painted some neat stuff.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@garfieldsmith332 The eyeball guy is an Ultraman villain. I'm only a casual fan, but I really like eyeball creatures. That is awesome about the 3D printing. I would really dig seeing what you can find and what you can do with it. I was looking at 3D printed miniatures for use with HeroQuest recently. There is some really neat stuff out there.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@AtomicSnackBar I will have to check that out. I have the Ultraman series from the 60s. The colour ones. Not the first series. I have found The Crawling Eye on Utube. Will get my buddy to download it and give me the file to burn. There is a B&W and colour version. Expensive to buy on the internet. Sometimes I luck out with a bluray from Europe. They say Region B but the some I get are Region A/B/C. . I am amazed at what can be 3D printed. Saw a video where a guy was fixing an old Cassette machine. He 3D printed some gears that were broken and got the machine working. Truely amazing. .

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@garfieldsmith332 Does the lad have a 3D printer? Or does he get it done somewhere?

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Rob, catching up on your work and happy to do so, because I needed some fun 50's robots in my life today. 🤖 Mix in all the cyborgs you want my friend, its all good. The Colossus of NY, aka Jeremy is giving me some Ben Grimm vibes, at least in the face. Although The Thing was more stocky but the Colossus is more like a tall Frankenstein type. 8 feet tall in fact....jeez. My fav is ROBBY of course so glad to see him on your list...also happy to say I have my bobbling ROBBY robot right here on my desk. Loved the trivia for all of these entries. Awesome work as always!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Very wise, my 5th Dimension dwelling friend. A little bit of Vitamin R-bot does the body good. Pass it on. Speaking of Robby, I finally finished my big rewatch of the Twilight Zone and was tickled as always to see Mr. The Robot appear in The Brain Center at Whipple's. Thanks for watching, good sir. Always a pleasure to hear from you.

[@kevinkrueger7479]

Okay,' I see you, Seth.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Not sure what that means, but thanks for watching.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - randos come in many shapes and comments.

[@garyreid2178]

I haven’t seen the first three. I will check them out. According to Charlie Gemorrah’s daughter, she and her father worked on the Martian in War Of The Worlds all day and night. They made one one Martian. They didn’t have the time to make another one. Charlie Gemorrah was in the Martian while filming the demolished farmhouse scene. The scene where the Martian “runs” after getting hit with a flashlight thrown by Eugene(or Gene)Barry, Charlie was pulled so hard he nearly crashed into the wall. Robot Monster. I don’t remember how many times I saw this movie on television when I was a kid coming home from school. It and the movie The Flying Serpent were on at least twice a month where I once lived. The thing that caught my attention was the title sequence with the science fiction magazines. I loved that part. And the music was memorable, too. The music was composed by Elmer Bernstein. The Colossus Of New York. As robots go, this one was scary. So scary, that my sister didn’t allow me to watch it because she believed it would scare my younger brother. Boy, when you have one television in the house, expect a battle with family. Robby the Robot was in an episode of The Twilight Zone and Mork & Mindy, as Mork’s robot friend who learns a little something about humanity. Movers from The Mysterians. In the DVD commentary two Japanese filmmakers talked about a remake of The Mysterians and using the Mogera, same design and scale size. I’ll be waiting for the video of this series.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That's a great story. I want to say, and don't quote me on this, that Bob Burns also told that story in commentary for the Criterion release of War of the Worlds. Too bad I didn't think of that when I covered the Martian. Would have been a good tidbit. The title screen of Robot Monster is one of my favorites. Really unique and perfectly sets the tone of the film. Speaking of Bernstein, the newest volume of the Golden Age of Science Fiction soundtrack series features quite a bit of music from both Robot Monster and Cat-Women of the Moon. And man, the list of Robby's cameos is quite large. Another viewer was telling me about a rather memorable appearance on an episode of Wonder Woman. The next part of the 50s Sci-fi Robots series is already up, but I do have a special, supplemental episode in the works as well that should be pretty darn spiffy, if I do say so myself. Thanks, Gary.

[@Forcemaster2000]

No Gort on this list?!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I had to save something big for the sequel episode.

[@HorrificNightmaresJM]

Awesome picks Slim. Poor Jeremy, i definitely need to see this. He does look like a remote control lol. I need to pick up the Aztec Mummy series. I think Bryn got it. Yes robot monster, love it. I had a feeling Robby would be appearing on your list.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Interesting/odd thing about the Aztec Mummy series collection is that it's missing the first film "The Aztec Mummy" and has Wrestling Women vs. the Aztec Mummy instead.

[@creech54]

Robots are some of my favorite peoples! Thanks for the video! I thought one of the better-looking robots from the '50s in the one from "Mother Riley Meets the Vampire" (1952, UK).

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Now I'm not saying that the robot from Mother Riley Meets the Vampire/Vampire Over London is going to be featured on a special upcoming episode ... but I'm not not saying that either. Have you seen the Creature mini-mask coming out later in the year? I love those Ben Cooper style masks.

[@creech54]

@@AtomicSnackBar The Fright Rags "Basil Gogos" style masks? Yes. I will be ordering. 🙂

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@creech54 I know, it was probably a silly question. You definitely have your finger on the pulse of all Creature related fun. I still need to grab the Super7 mask.

[@creech54]

@@AtomicSnackBar Someone just informed me of it earlier today. 😁 Which Super7 Creature mask? There are 5. 🙂

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@creech54 At this point, I'd be happy with any of them. They all look quite good.

[@RonsHere123]

Chicks dig the bubbles~!!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

The Ro-Man would know. I can't count how many times he's been on the cover of Tiger Beat.

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

Forbidden Planet is a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest. It was also a kind of blueprint for Star Trek.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I want to say I knew that. I'm not familiar with the original story, though. But being Shakespeare, I'm sure there were more robots than in the film.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - the design for the robot in Shakespeare's The Tempest were based on the drawings of Leonardo Davinci. Again, I'm lying.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 I knew you were fibbing. Everyone knows that Shakespeare and Davinci were bitter rivals because of that historic bar fight they got into.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - Actually, it goes historically deeper than that. I'm not sure of the exact reason, but for a short time the Italians refused to export wine to the British. Since England didn't have the right soil to produce it's own, they were dependent on Italy's rich vineyards. That left the English with the only other choice, purchasing from the French. And you should be aware of what bitter enemies they have been historically. So, when Leo was hitting the Pubs during a PR visit to London, he ran into Will. Words (name calling) were exchanged and the rest as they say; "is history."

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 Yeah, that's exactly what I meant. But spellcheck changed the words around a little bit.

[@TheSilencedKill]

Would love you to do an episode about Tobor,... A really good looking robot.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Then I am pleased to tell you that I covered Tobor in the sequel episode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKvFdKR3pKyVbZosi=n12_MRKx3C_6OYvo Good to hear from you again, Fing.

[@stevehamilton3430]

If you like those 'boxy' robot designs, have you checked out the Servo Robot from 'Dr Who' ("The Wheel in Space" :1968) or the Quarks from the same show ("The Dominators" :1968)? Both are great designs and indeed, there have always been a few good robots throughout the history of the show.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I sure haven't. Other than the Peter Cushing films, I haven't dug into classic Dr. Who yet. I've been wanting to, but my watchlist is pretty huge presently. I'll go look those up, though. Thanks for the suggestion, Steve. EDIT: Oh man, both are great. But the Servo Robot really tickled my robot fancy.

[@chrisbridges4885]

Cool! Friday night Robot action!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Only the hottest robot action around these parts.

[@DavidDouglas-q7v]

Remember... it's not the wavelength or the bandwidth of the robot that matters, but the way in which you heterodyne the signal.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@DavidDouglas-q7v Wise words, good sir. Wise words.

[@chrisbridges4885]

@@DavidDouglas-q7v 🫠😵‍💫

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - Oh...this is one of those type of channels... Call your Mother.

[@Phil-r6k]

I met Robbie the Robot back in the ‘60s at Harry’s Ace Hardware on Magazine Street in New Orleans. I was around four or five years old at the time. He scared the hell out of me and everyone else, as the man in the robot suit was obviously drunk. Robbie was rude and crass, much to the audience’s surprise. He made a little girl blow up a balloon until it popped in her face, the entire time yelling at her to, “BLOW!!! BLOOOW!!!!! BLOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!” The children were terrified and the adults were mortified! Then, at the end of the event, Robbie gave everyone ‘autographed’ black and white 8” X 10” photographs of himself that came out of the horizontal slats in his ‘neck’. I remember crying a lot, and the evening was most traumatic for all who attended.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Oh man, it's a shame that happened, but that is a heck of a story. Not many can say they were there to see a drunken Robby the Robot cause a scene and horrify a bunch of people. How long did you hold onto that 8x10?

[@Phil-r6k]

@@AtomicSnackBar I had the photo at least through the mid ‘70s. I wish I still had it! Nice video, by the way, I’m a big fan of THE COLOSSUS OF NEW YORK and its piano musical score.

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

We had the metal rideing horse had springs that as you bounced the bounce moved you foward ...catch 22 if leg was near joint of body and leg it pinched your flesh

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Ah, the good days of dangerous toys. But that makes sense. Interestingly, I was looking on ebay and saw several listings for it. Good shape too.

[@larrydsAquatics]

Bet one of those rocking horses are worth a few pennies now, great list bud.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

If any of them even survived. With the way the legs worked, I imagine most of them were broken over time. You do have me curious, though.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I went and checked and surprisingly, there are several on ebay and not too outrageous.

[@larrydsAquatics]

Hahaha well that is surprising but interesting indeed.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - Someone found a warehouse in Kansas where about 500 of them where still in the box. 🤔 I'm lying.😆

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 You, sir, are a gentleman, a scholar ... but also a fiend.

[@jsuperawesome]

The Collossus of New York seems to draw Frankenstein for inspiration. Or maybe that’s what I think of when I see a brain in a jar. The Robot Vs The Aztec Mummy seems like a really neat concept as well. Even though there has been several VS movies to come out over the years it still seems like an under utilized idea. I have to be honest I was expecting to see the Robot Monster making a appearance on this list considering I know how much you love that one. The same could be said for Robby The Robot. So I’m curious now did Moguera have a stand alone film? Because if so I wasn’t aware of that.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

An excellent point. Because other than The Robot vs the Aztec Mummy, I can't think of another vs film featuring a mummy. Can you? But no, Moguera never had a standalone film. He did, though, pop up later on in Godzilla vs Space Godzilla and several video games.

[@jsuperawesome]

@@AtomicSnackBar There is actually a Frankenstein Vs Mummy movie from 2015 directed by none other than Damien Leone director of the Terrifier films. The movie was pretty decent and had great character designs. It had some issues mainly due to budget but overall I had fun with it.

[@jamesmcconnon8923]

125k did Robbie. No wonder they reused the prop so many times

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Heck yeah. Had to get their money's worth somewhere. I could do an entire episode just on his cameo appearances.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - Make it so no.1! The rando community demands it!

[@jamesmcconnon8923]

@@AtomicSnackBar I'd watch that

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@jamesmcconnon8923 You know, I might just consider it depending how definitive a list I can find.

[@pöwersoft-d2x]

Great list! Thank you. I would love if you would do list of 50's anaglyphic 3D movies. Horror/scifi ones.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That's a really neat idea. I'll give that a little thought, see what I come up with it. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@seanledden4397]

I love all the trivia details about who wore the robot suit in what movie. Thanks for the video! (Will there be a test?)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thanks, I really dig that too. The suit actors tend to go unsung, even still. So I always try to highlight them when I can. No test this time. But if you wanted to watch Part II, that would be mighty swell of you.

[@seanledden4397]

@@AtomicSnackBar I guess suit actors are kind of like stunt men - the business doesn't want to highlight them. And I can understand that - up to a point.

[@michaelrtreat]

Ah, the good old days…when robots were robots.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I miss those days quite a bit. Everything from suits to stop motion. Thanks for watching, Michael.

[@thrashpondopons8348]

When the Roman is in tele-communication with his Home World... he is in effect giving orders to himself! A trope Dr. Who borrowed for the 'Sontaran Experiment'! & I'd bet even $$$ that the Cyborg from 'Colossus of NY' was the inspiration for the Morlocks in the phoned-in 78 TV Version of 'The Time Machine'!

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - Ah. I see the Almighty KZbin Algorithm has us both on the same feed. I'm all over that video. And a fellow Dr. Who fan. I'm team Tom Baker. WHO ( pun intended) is your Doctor?

[@thrashpondopons8348]

@@tonysantiago255 Team Baker All the Way! Met man once in 84!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I don't know about the rest of the film, but the Morlocks were certainly creepy in the '78 version of "The Time Machine." And I can see their resemblance to Jeremy. But with fashion and style like that, it's hard to fault them.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - True dat. The glowing eyes and emotionless faces of that version of the Morlocks were probably the best part of that version. Although just as inaccurate as that 2002-3 dreck. To their credit as well, they at least stayed underground at night.

[@tonysantiago255]

Correction: during the Day. Night? Makes no sense. That's supper time!

[@Gappasaurus]

Sorry for being late, I was giving myself an oil job 🤖 …actually, forget i said that 😬 Swapping out Mogera for the Colossus, eh? 🤔 A daring, but intriguing choice… I approve 😁👍

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Already forgotten. Though my ninjas never will. And I must say, Young Gappa, I am impressed with the fact that you remembered the old list. Especially, who was where. It's a shame, though. I actually did full new notes on Moguera and everything. Had some super groovy robotic information. Just couldn't find enough footage to fill the segment.

[@Gappasaurus]

@@AtomicSnackBar I remember that one very well, especially me confessing my fondness for Nyah and the fact that I thought “Chani” was “Johnny” for a good many years 😅 And Toho being Toho, i guess a dearth in the pool of readily available footage is not totally unsurprising 🫤

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - well, don't throw those notes away. The Giant Robots list is at 4 already. Too bad Gappasauri are reptilian and not robotic. Hey! MechaGappa! A missed opportunity.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@Gappasaurus In the original episode, I just ran the trailer for the Mysterians whilst I talked about it. But with the way Toho is, I've gotten where even that seems risky. And I can see how you could mistake Chani for Johnny. Then he could have hung out with Robot John from Planeta Bur.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 I did, in fact, tuck those notes away. As we both know, that footage could pop up at any moment.

[@TramJizzle]

The Colossus is such an awesome robot ( cyborg?)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That he is. Strangely underappreciated too.

[@Blackferret66]

I liked the robots from Target Earth. They had a nice angular look, and their heads looked like the monitor from a Commodore PET.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Those are great. Some of my favorites. I actually did a standalone review for that one. But I'm thinking about doing an update. Fix it up a bit. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.

[@interwebkaiju]

Chonnie (spelling?) is my type of bot. Love a square boi. I agree about most likely man in suit. His laser attacks look great too. Oh yeah.. I never got around to Mumny vs Aztec Mummy yet.. I tried watching (not a replacement but supplementary) other hosts but their shirts were not groovy enough for me. Great list as always. Love that honorable mention too

[@AtomicSnackBar]

We may not be able to provide much here at the Snack Bar, but you can always count on only the grooviest of shirts. It's in the terms of service between the donut clause and the tiki bar accidents clause. I did new notes and research on Moguera. So if the footage ever pops up, I'll try to squeeze him into something, somewhere, at some time. Thanks, Case-Master General.

[@Emily-Whitfield]

Robbie, Kronos, Gog and Magog are my favorites❤❤❤❤❤

[@AtomicSnackBar]

All great choices. I featured Gog and MaGog in Part II. And Kronos will be appearing in the next video in this series. Coming soon ... adjacent.

[@w.adammandelbaum1805]

This video has been Krell approved.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Most excellent. The Krell seal of approval is taken quite seriously in these parts. Thanks for stopping by the Snack Bar.

[@w.adammandelbaum1805]

@@AtomicSnackBar by the way Ross Martin was also featured in Mr. Lucky as John Vivyan's sidekick.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@w.adammandelbaum1805 How was that series? I've never seen it.

[@DavidDouglas-q7v]

Be wary of that Krell approval; it can destroy your entire world in a single night.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@DavidDouglas-q7v Sounds like anti-Krell propaganda to me.

[@777transfigurator]

Good stuff, great channel

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thank you kindly, Felipe. And thanks for watching.

[@marSLaZZ66]

I just want that rocking-horse !! 🤣😂

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I actually looked into it. Surprisingly, there were several on ebay and not nearly as expensive as I would have thought.

[@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves]

See you after Midnight! Cheers Warren, 55 Jokster!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Until midnight, good sir of the goodest of sirs.

[@awarningtothecuriouswerewolves]

@@AtomicSnackBar -- Well Mr. S, much to my embarrassment, for a guy who claims to be a 50s sci-fi/B movie expert, but I haven't seen half these flicks: Colossus, Devil-Girl -- ou-la-la -- & Robot Monster! I have seen the others; Forbidden Planet, one of the few 50s sci-fi films with a nude scene & also staring Leslie Nielsen from my town of Regina, Saskatchewan & I owned the Aztec Mummy film! Vintage Mexican horror films would be a great topic, if you haven't done an episode already! We use to have arguments back in the day as to which horror films had worse dubbing -- Mexican or Japanese! Fun Fact: Charlie Gemora was Ethel the Chimp in -- wait for it, "The Chimp" with Laurel & Hardy! Cheers, Warren & Curious!

[@johnmarlin7269]

Thanks for this. Forbidden Planet is a really fine film that vamps off of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," but surely has a life of its own. Part of that life is Robbie -- but at the core of it all, are monsters from the Id! That's where all monsters come from, I think. Great episode, thank you. I was waiting for Gort but I'll watch the sequel soon. And I have to find Devil Girl from Mars!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I can see that. Everyone knows how into robots and space ladies Shakespeare was. Quite the scamp, that one. Devil Girl from Mars was right here on YT last time I checked, which was pretty recently. Chani really does make the movie. Though I'm sure many would disagree, pointing to our titular Devil Girl. Thanks for watching, John.

[@johnmarlin7269]

@@AtomicSnackBar 😹😹😹

[@johnmarlin7269]

Well, now I've seen Devil Girl from Mars -- thanks for the tip. Surprised I didn't see it as a kid when every Saturday I watched the Creature Feature. Fun, all the great 50's Sci-Fi cliches and some committed performances. Thanks!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@johnmarlin7269 Glad to hear you enjoyed it. It's a good time. Chani steals the show, though. That's a character that deserved a spin-off.

[@Windstorm7x7-wl8ko]

Great movie choices to feature. Maybe they weren't all robots in the sense we know today but the Czech word Robota means "forced labor" which was first used to describe humanoids in a play. Not such a bad set of choices after all. Maybe somebody here can help me. (Spoilers Ahead) I've been looking for years for a robot movie that features a scene at the end where a clanking robot comes down some stairs to face a desperate man with a gun and a woman, who I think is forced to be there. The man shoots at the robot, the robot disintegrates him, and as the woman is about to be killed a few scientists enter the room with a device that disables the robot. I remember the ending because it was all I saw of the movie on TV back in the 60's . I don't think it was in color but we only had black and white TV's at the time. Does someone remember the title? Please end my search. P.S.- It wasn't "Target Earth."

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Could it have been The Vanishing Shadow from 1934? The last part of the serial sounds a bit like that.

[@KutWrite]

Riding "Blaze," is that Jerry Mathers? Doesn't sound like his voice though. Tid bit: Ross Martin's real name was Martin Rosenberg. A friend's dad went to school with him. I rescue Robby from a future scrap heap in my novel "World in Exile." I don't call him that, for copyright reasons, but the story picks up 50 years after "Forbidden Planet," with lots of callbacks to the original film. In the story, Robby gets a technical update, except for his iconic head... and his sardonic personality.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I don't think it's Jerry Mathers, but I have seen future stars pop up in several of these classic toy commercials. There's a good one with Kurt Russel in it. And that sounds like a neat story. I always enjoy stuff like that. I make references like that in my writing as well. Too many Philip J. Farmer novels over the years, I guess.

[@willamsandell1082]

very well done… thanks

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Thanks, William. I appreciate that. I was rather pleased with this one. And thanks for watching.

[@luisreyes1963]

2 goofy films made it on MST3K (Robot vs Aztec Mummy, Robot Monster). Guess I'm not the only one here who finds that "Devil Girl from Mars" kinda hot...😉

[@AtomicSnackBar]

No, siree. She received quite a bit of admiration here at the Snack Bar.

[@thomasdearment3214]

I'm watching Forbidden Planet right now Great movie

[@AtomicSnackBar]

A fine choice indeed. Kudos, good sir.

[@chrismayer3919]

YAY! If Godzilla is King of Monsters, Robby the Robot! Is King of Robots!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That is a great way to put it. I've never thought of it that way. But you're right. Thanks, Chris.

[@DavidJohnson-of3vh]

I've all but one of those! Good stuff.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Oh yeah? What's the one you are missing?

[@DavidJohnson-of3vh]

@@AtomicSnackBar Aztec Mummy

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@DavidJohnson-of3vh It's right here on youtube if you are interested.

[@ICE9RLN0]

Moguera made his to the Godzilla movies in the 90s

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I'm not as well versed in any of the post-Showa Godzilla stuff, but I did like his Heisei design.

[@tonysantiago255]

@ AtomicSnackBar - there was never a sequel made because Moguera was pissed when most of his scenes ended up on the cutting room floor and he fired his agent. He felt screwed over by the Producers who had promised him that he was going to be the "Next Godzilla, baby! Just sign here." He died a very bitter Keiju.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@tonysantiago255 Man, giant robot humanoid moles. So hard to work with. Am I right?

[@tonysantiago255]

@AtomicSnackBar - And he smoked about 3 packs a day. Kind of sad, when you think about it. No Union back 60s Japan. No retirement homes for old Keiju. Thank God things are better now.

[@ICE9RLN0]

@@AtomicSnackBar yeah, I've got it in the back of my head that one year I'll have the month or maybe the season of the Keiju where I watch and review all those movies but I have so much on my watch list already.

[@metabog01]

As a five-year-old. My dad had to take me out of the theater after I freaked out after about five minutes of Godzilla. or year later or so I convinced him to take me to see for bidden planet and made it all the way through without freaking out lol.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I know what you mean. As a kid, I would watch with ease stuff that would have terrified most. Yet the most random, unexpected stuff would scare me. For example, the tree in the first Poltergeist film.

[@loganjorgensen]

I haven't seen many of these but did watch The Colossus of New York, it was a bit sad much like RoboCop in that he'll never be human again.😢Robot Monster on the other hand is a funny bad movie, talk about a film made with whatever they had lying around Eg. bubble machine.😄 I think I saw the famous Bronson Caves again recently in Outlaw Johnny Black, it sure has made a lot of appearances.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

That's a good point. One could easily make an entire video just on the Bronson Caves and the different things filmed there. Robot Monster, It Conquered the World, and The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra immediately come to mind. I even want to save Fred Olen Ray's The Phantom Empire.

[@marlin6668]

I HAVEN’T WATCHED THIS VIDEO YET BUT GORT BETTER BE MENTIONED!!!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Well, he definitely gets mentioned ...

[@LDixon007]

_ _ _ _ , Klaatu Barada Nikto

[@AtomicSnackBar]

Plenty of Gort action in Part II of the episode.

[@Junk_World_Templar]

Would love it if the first aliens the human race meets, look just like the Ro-Man.

[@AtomicSnackBar]

I will be very disappointed if they aren't.

[@Junk_World_Templar]

@@AtomicSnackBar The chances must be pretty high, either Ro-Man or Metaluna Mutant for sure.

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@@Junk_World_Templar The Metaluna Mutants would probably like Earth. Lots of fancy pants for them to choose from.