"Mad TV" (1995)TV series 1995-????

Directors:

Matt Davis
Linda Mendoza

Writers:

Tom Agna (writer)
Jonathan Aibel (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13

Release Date:

14 October 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Late night sketch-comedy show based on the humor of MAD magazine. Material includes impersonations, fake commercials...

Plot Keywords:

Dick Cheney | Actor Playing Multiple Roles | Blind Kung Fu Master | Horrible Show | Celebrity Impersonation

Awards:

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 wins & 57 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. May 17	7:00 AM	COMEDY	150th Milestone Episode	#7.5
Sat. May 17	8:00 AM	COMEDY

Cast

Michael McDonald	...	Various (226 episodes, 1998-2008)
Debra Wilson	...	Various / ... (190 episodes, 1995-2007)
Aries Spears	...	Various / ... (189 episodes, 1997-2005)
Mo Collins	...	Various / ... (152 episodes, 1998-2007)
Nicole Sullivan	...	Various / ... (141 episodes, 1995-2005)
Bobby Lee	...	Various (139 episodes, 2001-2008)
Alex Borstein	...	Various / ... (123 episodes, 1997-2005)
Will Sasso	...	Various / ... (123 episodes, 1997-2004)
Stephnie Weir	...	Various (121 episodes, 2000-2006)
Frank Caliendo	...	Various (117 episodes, 2001-2006)
Phil LaMarr	...	Various / ... (113 episodes, 1995-2003)
Ike Barinholtz	...	Various (112 episodes, 2002-2007)
Nicole Parker	...	Various (95 episodes, 2003-2008)

Also Known As:

MADtv (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | USA:TV-14

Filming Locations:

Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Girl Group Co.

Quotes:

Girl in Tow Truck: I'm an only child, and I always wanted to be a part of a big family.
Depressed Persian Tow Truck Man: Then you are stupid.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks (2003) (V)

Soundtrack:

Mad Tv Theme

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.