MADtv (1995–2009)

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Late night sketch-comedy show based on the humor of MAD magazine. Material includes impersonations, fake commercials, mock movie trailers, and even Spy vs. Spy segments. Competes against ... See full summary »

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Won 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 wins & 63 nominations. See more awards »

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 Various (233 episodes, 1998-2009)
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 Various (191 episodes, 1995-2009)
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 Various (189 episodes, 1997-2005)
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 Various (162 episodes, 2001-2009)
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 Various (154 episodes, 1998-2009)
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 Various (141 episodes, 1995-2005)
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 Various (125 episodes, 1997-2009)
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 Various (124 episodes, 1997-2009)
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 Various (121 episodes, 2000-2006)
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 Various (117 episodes, 2001-2006)
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 Various (115 episodes, 2003-2009)
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 Various (113 episodes, 1995-2003)
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 Various (112 episodes, 2002-2007)
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 Various (107 episodes, 2004-2009)
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 Various (94 episodes, 2003-2008)
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Late night sketch-comedy show based on the humor of MAD magazine. Material includes impersonations, fake commercials, mock movie trailers, and even Spy vs. Spy segments. Competes against Saturday Night Live in it's time slot, but aimed at a younger adult audience. Written by Eric

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Trivia

Miss Swan's pin number is revealed in one sketch to be 7926. Or "SWAN", as it would spell on a key pad. See more »

Quotes

Lorraine Swanson: [coughing noise] Uh-uh-uh.
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Connections

Featured in Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Mad Tv Theme"
Written by Heavy D and Da Boyz
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Underrated...
3 August 2003 | by (Sunnydale, California) – See all my reviews

I watch this show every Saturday night, basically because I'm so disappointed with SNL. The show lost something great when Cheri Oteri left. I have to say that out of the entirely talented cast, the funniest member is Mo Collins. Her characters, Trina, Stuart's Mom, and my personal favorite, Lorraine, kill me everytime I watch it. Also watch it for Stephanie Weir, Aries Spears, and Debra Wilson. They are much more talented than some of the SNL members, I guarantee it.


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