Other Shows Based on Video Games

Maniac Mansion fans know their show’s not the only sitcom based on an original video game. Here are a few of the most well-known games that made their way from the small screen to the…small screen.
Mortal Kombat: Conquest – Based on the hugely popular video game of the last 19802, Mortal Komat was a live action show featuring all manner of graphic fighting. The violence in the program was so realistic some parents complained to the FCC and likely looked into security systems for home.
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Why I Watched Maniac Mansion The First Time

Video Games have been a modern day phenomena which has influenced our society today. The influence of video games has bled over into older forms and mediums such as movies and television. When a show called Maniac Mansion was developed based on the classic game. This created a whole new realm of excitement as the possibility to visit a TV adaptation would have been great. The story a mixture of science fiction and horror was a great parody of both genres Read the rest of ‘Why I Watched Maniac Mansion The First Time’ »

Our latest Maniac Mansion Show Viewing Party

Who’s up for an all day Maniac Mansion marathon!! There are only 66 episodes, so it’s completely doable. However, I understand if you want to make a weekend of it. This show is awesome. For those that don’t know much about it here’s a quick explanation: A meteor is in this family’s basement and their dad is a mad scientist. Weird things happen because of the meteor’s supernatural powers. The kid in the house turns into a full-grown man, but still has the kid’s brain. The uncle turns into a fly, except his head is still a man’s head. Then Read the rest of ‘Our latest Maniac Mansion Show Viewing Party’ »