Thank You Mask Man is an animated short film based upon a comedy routine by Lenny Bruce involving The Lone Ranger (not mentioned by name) and Tonto. The film was produced by John Magnuson, and directed by Jeff Hale. Bruce intended to deconstruct homophobia and other issues explored within the routine.

Plot

After years of saving a small town, its population is angered that the Mask Man never stays long enough to receive gratitude for his deeds. After being pressed on the issue, he explains why with a hypothetical situation: a little boy tells him "Thank you, mask man". The simple phrase resonates with the Mask Man, who soon demands to hear the phrase every time he performs a deed.