vintage conn film!

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vintage conn film!

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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 31&q=mst3k

Who needs vintage conn catalogues when you can watch a vintage conn promo film!
This may even be more weird than the naked sousaphone robot guy.
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If he doesn't want to be square, why doesn't he just take that hat off his head in the music store?
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Man, I miss Mystery Science Theater 3000, especially with Joel Hodson. BTW, that was the CREEPIEST thing I have seen since I saw it the first time.

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That was bananas.
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I saw that when it was first out, I cannot believe it has been 16 years.

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Mr. B Natural makes Billy scared! Obviously that video didn't save the Elkhart C.G. Conn Ltd.
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Great Video, I wonder if we can get a version without the @#$%^&* commentary?
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Yes, their inane banter is ruining this historical document of the utmost quality and importance!
But seriously, for the 5 seconds where they show them making a sousaphone bell (towards the end), it actually is pretty interesting. Did you instrument frankenrepair people see that?
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I have to admit the last part where they show the factory is very interesting. Would love to go on a factory tour someday. Does anyone know if there are any factories in the U.S. that allow tours?
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Beergardenblatter wrote:I vaguely remember seeing this original promo as a kid. Pretty creepy. I bet they had to use a whole roll of duct tape to make Miss-ter B-natural be flat.
... or, he COULD be related to Michael Jackson...
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Beergardenblatter wrote:... I bet they had to use a whole roll of duct tape to make Miss-ter B-natural be flat.
sHe might have been built in low pitch ... :P :lol:
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WilliamVance wrote:I have to admit the last part where they show the factory is very interesting. Would love to go on a factory tour someday. Does anyone know if there are any factories in the U.S. that allow tours?
I toured the Kanstul factory in Anaheim a few years ago. You could call and ask them for a tour.

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I'm sure the androgenous (really?) Mr. B Natural went on to bigger and better movies.
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...and with a "few" visits to the friendly surgeon, Mr. B flat becomes...

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