According to page 97 of the "Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide", the cast had heard a rumor that actor Joe Don Baker was very angry at the "MST3K" treatment of "Mitchell", and threatened physical violence on any of the cast or crew, should he ever meet them in person. This did not stop them from later featuring (and happily mocking) another of Baker's films, "Final Justice", and hurling even more vicious insults at Baker. Kevin Murphy, who played "MST3K"'s robot commentator Tom Servo, as well as serving as one of the show's writers, later said Baker likely meant it in a joking manner. Nevertheless, "MST3K" head writer and star Michael J. Nelson stated that he avoided running into Baker when he discovered that they were both staying at the same hotel.