Space Ghost Coast to Coast

It's the rehearsal prior to the first episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and no one seems ready at all.

Space Ghost introduces Space Time Quiz Fun 9000 and his contestants, David Cross and Bob Odenkirk. What follows is a rapid-fire conversation as Odenkirk's growing addiction to power-band blasts results in a steady volley from Space Ghost.

Zorak is zapped until he can no longer regenerate leaving Space Ghost without a bandleader. Moltar is instructed to fill in for his friend by singing renditions of German folk songs, which puts Beck, the show's lone guest, to sleep.

Space Ghost marks a special notch in the belt that is the Space Ghost saga with returning guests Bobcat Goldthwait and Judy Tenuta. It includes special appearances by villian-turned-announcer Tansut and the evil Chad Ghostal.

Space Ghost chats with Robin Leach until he reveals he is a villain named Zoltran. Zoltran blasts Space Ghost by shooting lasers out of his eyes. It doesn't get easier as Merrill Markoe needles him about his age and intergalactic location.

Lokar presents a look at the talk show's original pilot, "Birdman Coast to Coast," starring Birdman as host before Space Ghost took the job.

Reggae star Jimmy Cliff chats with Space Ghost about his new album and touring in South America. Moltar and mechanic-turned-musician Jack Logan share a creepy conversation about items underneath their beds.

Space Ghost presents a tribute to Zorak. Dr. Maxcy Nolan speculates the bandleader may be hiding an extra set of legs under his vest. Exterminator Steve Arnold reveals he says take this before going after insects.

Space Ghost's sidekicks have hosted a convention behind his back. Moltar and Zorak bring out their own guests Bill Mumy and Mark Hamill. In a jealous rage, Space Ghost announces plans for Space Ghost Con '97, vowing to exclude his co-stars.

Self-heralded comedy ghetto resident Michael McKean barely gets a word in with Space Ghost, and David Lander suffers a similar fate. Zorak and Space Ghost's roommate tiff spilling over into the show. A blimp hovers around Ghost Planet.

Even though two prominent rappers, Ice-T and Ernie-C, make their 'Space Ghost Coast to Coast' debut, Space Ghost decides to do the 'hip shake' throughout the show. Zorak attempts to hypnotize all the guests, including actor Fred Willard.

'Beavis and Butthead' and 'King of the Hill' creator Mike Judge kindly asks Space Ghost to 'whack the Rugrats.' Space Ghost agrees to the job, as long as he can get onto one of Judge's shows.

Indie rock group Pavement, sitting in for an incarcerated Zorak and The Original Way-Outs, makes history as the first band ever to perform on Space Ghost Coast to Coast.

Space Ghost, an unofficial member of the P-Funk Mob, sets the groove in motion with George Clinton, but Moltar attempts to wrest the show from Space Ghost's control so he can interview his hero and the star of TV's 'CHiPs,' Erik Estrada.

Grandpa Space Ghost, whose physique is identical to his grandson's and whose voice is identical to WCW wrestler Macho Man Randy Savage, gives an 'Oooo-Yeeaaahhh!' performance despite being clubbed with a chair by Zorak.

Space Ghost kisses up to the host of Talk Soup so he can get a better gig.

Space Ghost Coast to Coast welcomes its first-ever Academy Award winner, Charlton Heston, who, after much prodding, offers his trophy to Space Ghost.

The deep space set comes alive like never before with 11 glorious musical numbers. Space Ghost, Zorak and Moltar are joined by Brak, who performs a melodic Man on the Street duet with the originator of the popular skit, Steve Allen.

When the Council of Doom takes your phone calls and the only caller is Brak posing as Seymour Hiney, you know your telethon is in trouble. It takes Space Ghost until the telethon's ending to realize his show is completely bankrupt for good!

Space Ghost and Zorak try to endorse ointment and potted meat to the home viewing audience. Pat Boone sings Space Ghost's praises, while rapper Chuck D is not impressed with the public-service rap performance by the Rappin' Space Goblin.