Ep 12. Late Show

"Space Ghost Coast to Coast" is a classic adult animated TV show that originally aired in 1994. The show features the character Space Ghost, a superhero from an old Hanna-Barbera cartoon, as the host of his own talk show. He is joined by his sidekicks Zorak and Moltar, who are also characters from the same cartoon.

Season 3 episode 12, titled "Late Show," follows Space Ghost as he prepares to host his late-night talk show. The episode begins with Space Ghost struggling to stay awake because he stayed up too late the night before. He tries to keep himself alert by drinking coffee, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Zorak and Moltar come into the studio, and Space Ghost asks them if they're ready for the show.

Zorak, who serves as the musical director for the show, says that he's ready, but Moltar, who operates the control room, says that he's having technical difficulties with the show's lightboard. Space Ghost gets frustrated with Moltar and begins to yell at him, but Moltar insists that the problem is not his fault.

As the show is about to begin, Space Ghost introduces his guest, comedian Joel Hodgson. Joel is best known for his work on the TV show "Mystery Science Theater 3000," which he created and starred in. Space Ghost greets him warmly, but then begins to act strangely. He starts to repeat everything that Joel says, as if he's making fun of him.

Joel tries to ignore Space Ghost's strange behavior and continue with the interview, but the superhero keeps interrupting him with odd comments and non sequiturs. As the interview goes on, it becomes clear that Space Ghost is not in his right mind. He seems to be hallucinating, and he keeps seeing strange visions of Zorak and Moltar.

Joel becomes increasingly uncomfortable as Space Ghost's behavior becomes more erratic. He tries to end the interview early, but Space Ghost won't let him go. Eventually, things come to a head when Space Ghost starts to attack Joel. He throws him around the set and chokes him with his cape.

The episode ends with Zorak and Moltar pulling Space Ghost off of Joel and calming him down. Space Ghost apologizes to Joel for his behavior, and the two part on good terms. The show ends on a somber note, with Space Ghost looking at himself in the mirror and questioning his sanity.

"Late Show" is a dark and surreal episode of "Space Ghost Coast to Coast." It features some of the show's trademark humor, but it's also a deeply unsettling and disturbing episode. The episode is a commentary on the nature of late-night talk shows and how they can drive their hosts to madness. It's a haunting and unforgettable installment of one of the most unique shows in TV history.