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Mad TV

Original title: 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 Mad TV (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
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,331
    589
    • 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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    • Creators
      • Fax Bahr
      • Adam Small
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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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    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.
    • turtlewax182
    • Dec 6, 2002
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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
      • MadTV
    • 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
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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