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  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • FOX
  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • FOX
MADtv

Summary A similar show to Saturday Night Live and In Living Color, sketch comedy series MADtv mines the world of popular culture for subjects ripe for parody. Based on the comic stylings of MAD magazine, the series satirizes celebrities, music videos, television shows, and more through outrageous sketches, a unique assembly of recurring characte...

  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • FOX
  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • FOX

MADtv

15 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Oct 14, 1995
Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.8
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Summary A similar show to Saturday Night Live and In Living Color, sketch comedy series MADtv mines the world of popular culture for subjects ripe for parody. Based on the comic stylings of MAD magazine, the series satirizes celebrities, music videos, television shows, and more through outrageous sketches, a unique assembly of recurring characte...

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15 Seasons

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Michael McDonald

Various, Carrie Bradshaw, Capt. Von Trapp

Debra Wilson

Various, Lowered Expectations Guide, Oprah Winfrey

Aries Spears

Various, James Brown Jr., Talkin' American Host

Bobby Lee

Various, Kim Jong-il, Johnny Gan

Mo Collins

Various, Miranda Hobbes, Cher

Nicole Sullivan

Various, Vancome Lady, Antonia

Alex Borstein

Various, Ms. Swan, Charlotte York

Will Sasso

Various, Kenny Rogers, Bill Clinton

Stephnie Weir

Various, Dr. Kylie Johnson, Bree Van De Kamp

Frank Caliendo

Various, Al Pacino

Nicole Parker

Various, Julie Andrews, Christiane Amanpour, Ellen DeGeneres, Eloise, FOX News Anchor, Kathy Griffin, Lauren, Lucy, Maria Von Trapp, Susan Mayer

Phil LaMarr

Various, UBS Guy Jaq, Michael Jackson, Chance Cumulus, Desperation Lee, Frank Dillon, Announcer, Astronaut, Bank Teller, Barry White, Bernard Shaw, Black Superhero Ebony Phantom, Bob, Burger Nation Customer, Chance Culumus, Chris Rock, Customs Agent, Dean, Eracist Player Steven, Gary Granville, Isaac Washington, Juror, Justin Thomas, Kalvin 'Mudflap' Clarke, Lawyer, Louis Farrakhan, Lowered Expectations Voice, Michael, Nat King Cole, Officer Brockman, Principal Colbert, Puff Daddy, Santa, Secret Service Agent in Speedos, Self - Special Guest, Sidney Poitier, Spike Lee, Spishak Cola Taster, TGI Saturdays Customer, Therapist, Tupac Shakur

Ike Barinholtz

Various, Lynette Scavo, Rolfe Gruber

Keegan-Michael Key

Various, Barack Obama, Coach Hines, Al Roker, Eddie Thundercloud, Gabrielle Solis, Snoop Dogg, Tagger #1, Webster's Representative

Jordan Peele

Various

Crista Flanagan

Various, Anna the Mormon Wife, Brigitta Von Trapp, Ethel, Lo, Luanne Lockhart, Miley Cyrus, Opie, Webster's Representative

Arden Myrin

Various, Cindy McCain, Liesl Von Trapp, Portia de Rossi

Pat Kilbane

Various, Detective, Michael Eisner, Stan the Coffee Guy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Batman, Billy Bob Thornton, Christopher Walken, Craig, Dinosaur Dog, Dr. Adam Bricker, Dr. Rubinstein, Father, Freezing Man, Homeless, Howard Stern, Husband, James Brolin, Jason Smith, Jay Leno, Kellerman, Kenny's Country Broasters Customer, Kid, Larry, Man Shot with Metal Spike, Marilyn Manson, Nicholas Brendon as Xander Harris, Patti's Dad, Rich, Ricky Ricardo, Ricky from 'I Love Lucy '98', Roadkill Lunchmeat Megapress Dad, Robber, Sergeant, Smuggler, Spishak Baby Blaster Salesman, Student, Vanilla Ice, Vino

Ron Pederson

Various, Special Appearance, Special Apperance

Daniele Gaither

Various, Dolemite Girl #1

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70
Jul 2, 2013
Mad TV has an edginess that Lorne Michaels' once revolutionary show [SNL] has long lacked. ... Of course, Mad TV is not without its lapses. Though it has steadily improved since its unpromising early episodes, there are still sketches so heavy-handed in their attempt to appear politically incorrect that they are virtually unwatchable.
By Ginia Bellafante FULL REVIEW
67
Jun 27, 2013
Basically MAD TV has everything SNL has—the virtues and the defects.
By Terry Kelleher FULL REVIEW
42
Jun 26, 2013
It takes a lot to make Saturday Night Live look like a sharp, sophisticated show, but Mad TV's lowbrow stab at humor does just that.
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
7.8
80% Positive
4 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
20% Negative
1 Rating

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
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80% Positive
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0% Mixed
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20% Negative
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Production Company:
  • Girl Group Co.
  • Bahr-Small Productions
  • David Salzman Entertainment (QDE)
  • Gladstone Gate Productions
  • Telepictures
  • Warner Bros. Television
Initial Release Date: Oct 14, 1995
Number of seasons: 15 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
• 5 Wins & 44 Nominations
Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards
• 6 Wins & 15 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 9 Nominations

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