MADtv
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MADtv
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| General Information | |
| Language: | American |
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| Country: | AMERICA |
| Release Date: | October 14, 1995 |
| Runtime: | 1 Hour |
| Distributor: | FOX |
| Credits | |
| Director: | Michael Mcdonald |
| Producer: | Fax Bahr and Adam Small |
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MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series. It licenses the name and logo of Mad, but otherwise has no connection with the evil and Liberal magazine outside of animated Spy vs. Spy cartoon shorts that aired during the late-'90s, which was the first sign that MADtv HATES FUCKING COMMIES!!! It was first broadcast on October 14, 1995. The one-hour show airs Saturday nights on Fox and is in syndication on Comedy Central. It was created by Fax Bahr and Adam Small. The series was originally produced by Bahr/Small Productions and Quincy Jones/David Salzman Entertainment (QDE) in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Since Bahr and Small left the series at the end of the third season (they are currently credited as "executive consultants"), the series has been handled by QDE and Warner Bros. Television (Warner Bros.' parent company Time Warner owns Mad magazine through its DC Comics subsidiary).
On November 12, 2008, FOX did it's first bad thing ever. It announced that it would no longer air the show past its current season, WHICH SUCKS!!!!! However, David Salzman said that he would be exploring the continuation of the show on another channel, possibly cable.
MADtv doesn't mock Sarah Palin like THOSE ASSHOLES AT SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!!!!!!
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[edit] Format
MADtv is taped in front of a live audience and consists of sketch comedy skits and musical performances. Much of its comedy parodies popular television shows, movies and music, and covers topical, and pop cultural humor.
[edit] Notable Guests
MADtv has featured guest appearances by Ryan Seacrest, Queen Latifah, Kate Walsh, Jessica Simpson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carmen Electra, Nicole Richie, Mandy Moore, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Fred Willard, Tito Ortiz, Michael Rapaport, Leah Rimini, Pamela Anderson, Howie Mandel, Marilyn Manson, LL Cool J, Kathy Bates, Tara Reid, The Rock, Tyra Banks, Jamie Kennedy, Tom Bergeron, Rob Corddry, Jack Black, and the list goes on...
[edit] Cast
[edit] Current Cast
[edit] Repertory members
- Crista Flanagan (2005-present)
- Keegan-Michael Key (2004-present)
- Bobby Lee (2001-present)
- Arden Myrin (2005-present)
- Nicole Parker (2003-present)
- Johnny A. Sanchez (2007-present)
[edit] Featured members
- Erica Ash (2008-present)
- Matt Braunger (2008-present)
- Eric Price (2008-present)
- Lauren Pritchard (2008-present)
[edit] Notable tenures
[edit] Tenure by seasons
Although MADtv has a rapid turnover of supporting players, some performers have had long tenures with the show. Few have broken the seven-year barrier. Among the longest-serving cast members are:
| Name | Start time | Ending time | # of total seasons |
| Michael McDonald | September 12, 1998 | May 17, 2008 | 10 |
| Aries Spears | September 20, 1997 | May 21, 2005 | 8 |
| Debra Wilson | October 14, 1995 | May 17, 2003 | 8 |
| Bobby Lee | October 6, 2001 | Present | 8 |
