Links and things is a feature where I periodically post links I find interesting. These links may be recent, or they may be something I'm only just now getting around to posting. As I post links here, I often also add them to the link directory.
Flying Saucer Video - Looks like I'm not the only cartoonist resuming their webcomic this week! After a long delay, Flying Saucer Video is back. This is currently my favorite webcomic, so I'm thrilled.
WGN Presents - "Mitchell" (Complete Broadcast, 10/20/1984) - The Museum of Classic Chicago Television uploaded this unriffed broadcast of Mitchell that aired in 1984. This movie would later go on to be riffed by MST3K for Joel's last episode.
Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Airwaves - Speaking of MST3K, here's a history of the Commando Cody shorts that aired on television (and also appeared in theaters!) These are a sequel to the serial Radar Men from the Moon, which was featured on MST3K as a series of shorts. Commando Cody went on to be a huge influence in science fiction; The Rocketeer is an obvious homage but personally I'm fond of Captain Proton.
Flying Saucer Video - Remember your neighborhood video rental store? This an ongoing webcomic about the final year of one of those stores, and the employees who work there.
Complete WordStar 7.0 Archive - A guide to using the legendary word processor WordStar on modern operating systems, with downloads.
Living Worlds - Art by Mark Ferrari - Have you ever seen those old animated pixel art scenes that used palette cycling? If so, it was probably these.
Last Call BBS - A game that's a little bit about BBSes, but even more about shareware, and the excitement of downloading it. I still boot this up regularly to enjoy the chill music and puzzle games. Edit: I completely misremembered. It's a game about warez, not shareware. There are even fake crack screens! But my favorite game in the pack is Dungeons & Diagrams, and that one doesn't have a crack screen, just a registration popup in the menus.