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MADtv

  • TV Series
  • 1995–2016
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Alex Borstein, Michael McDonald, Will Sasso, and Debra Wilson in MADtv (1995)
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A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine.A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine.A sketch comedy show based on the seminal Mad Magazine.

  • Creators
    • Fax Bahr
    • Adam Small
  • Stars
    • Michael McDonald
    • Debra Wilson
    • Aries Spears
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,155
    494
    • Creators
      • Fax Bahr
      • Adam Small
    • Stars
      • Michael McDonald
      • Debra Wilson
      • Aries Spears
    • 113User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 73 nominations total

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    Michael McDonald
    Michael McDonald
    • Various…
    • 1998–2009
    Debra Wilson
    Debra Wilson
    • Various…
    • 1995–2016
    Aries Spears
    Aries Spears
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    • 1997–2016
    Bobby Lee
    Bobby Lee
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    • 2001–2016
    Mo Collins
    Mo Collins
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    • 1998–2016
    Nicole Sullivan
    Nicole Sullivan
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    • 1995–2016
    Alex Borstein
    Alex Borstein
    • Various…
    • 1997–2009
    Will Sasso
    Will Sasso
    • Various…
    • 1997–2016
    Stephnie Weir
    Stephnie Weir
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    • 2000–2007
    Frank Caliendo
    Frank Caliendo
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    • 2001–2007
    Nicole Parker
    Nicole Parker
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    • 2003–2009
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
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    • 1995–2000
    Ike Barinholtz
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    • 2002–2016
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    • 2004–2009
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    • 2003–2008
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    Arden Myrin
    Arden Myrin
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    • 2005–2009
    Pat Kilbane
    Pat Kilbane
    • Various…
    • 1997–2009
    • Creators
      • Fax Bahr
      • Adam Small
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    9Sylviastel

    Sometimes better than SNL

    I always loved MadTV since it's debut. How did they get their cast? They went out in a truck and recruited a couple of prostitutes, pimp, a suicidal woman, a homeless veteran, and an overweight crossing guard. They are some fabulous skits like "That's my White Mama!" with Artie Lange as fat white man who has the soul of a black woman. Ms. Vancome is always vocal about her bigoted opinions. Ms. Swan is a priceless character of sheer irritation. They spoof the President Bush and Clintons needlessly. They even did a good spoof of ER where everybody in the show is getting ready to leave. I thought that made a strong criticism of the show. Finally, sometimes they do things that SNL won't do or forget to do. I love SNL and MadTV. I just wish MadTv would start at 10:30pm than 11pm. so I don't have to debate which to tape. I hope MadTv last as long as SNL.
    bgirl107

    love it

    Mad TV is by far the funniest of the sketch comedy shows. it blows snl out of the water. i love it. I'm not stupid tho and i will admit a lot of the sketches are overused and beat to death. they show maybe one stech that will make me wonder why i even wacth the show every Saturday tho. i hate how they started showing old clips in the new episodes, they gotta stop that. those are the only real problems i have with it. a few good things on it, because i don't have time to list them all are: stephanie wier. she brings the whole show up! there is no one better than her on the show now nor has there ever been. the only one who even came close was nicole sullivan. i say they get nicole back and the show will be even more awesome. any way, the sketches that they kill are very funny so if you don't watch the show often you'll get a kick out of them. and the same actors come back so they can really get some back ground for the reoccuring characters. thats all i can type for now so see ya
    turtlewax182

    Pure Hilarity

    I don't understand why Mad TV doesn't get as much hype or attention as SNL, when Mad is so much funnier! Lately, SNL just isn't giving me laughs like it has in the past. It seems as if MAD is willing to take an extra step and I find myself laughing hysterically through almost every sketch. Michael McDonald is pure comedy and should be recognized for his work. He's hilarious. SNL doesn't pack punches like it used to, watch MAD TV for a hipper, and funnier, hour.
    Smells_Like_Cheese

    Started out as one of the funniest TV shows out there, but has gradually slid down these past couple years

    The first time I saw "Mad TV" I was hooked. This show was very funny and had a lot of brilliant sketches. From "OJ Simpson Bloopers" to "N'sync: The Movie" this show had non-stop laughs. The best cast was from 1997-2001. Unfortunately, Nicole Sullivan and Will Sasso left the show and it went down. Every Saturday I looked forward to seeing a new episode, and now it's not that big of a deal anymore. It's not as funny and creative as it used to be. But I would recommend seasons 1-6 any time. Those were the great episodes. Now, it's getting a little too sexual and racist. It's also not as original anymore. I'm sure that most "Mad TV" fans would agree as well.
    fliphop

    was good & memorable

    i shall not forget the humor of this show. skit: a couple goes into a fertility counselor. after extensive conversation the fertility counselor discovers that the couple does not know about 'the birds and the bees'. she whispers it to them and they both get up and say 'Oh my God! that is disgusting!" and storm out of the room. HAH! There were lots of skits as good over the years. I'll always remember the hopped up UPS guy trying way too hard to do his job.

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    • Trivia
      In his autobiography, Artie Lange says that he was fired during the second season due to drug abuse. He says that the cast and crew attempted to have an intervention for him, but he fled the studio.
    • Quotes

      Doreen Larkin: Stuart, what does mama say about little boys who eavesdrop?

      Stuart Larkin: Little boys who eavesdrop deserve to know the truth, and the truth is usually devastating.

    • Alternate versions
      Episodes of "Mad TV" when shown on TNN, are reduced to a half hour while Fox has hour long episodes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 3 (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Mad Tv Theme
      Written by Heavy D and Da Boyz

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mad TV
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Girl Group Co.
      • Bahr-Small Productions
      • David Salzman Entertainment (QDE)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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