The CW's "MADtv" (Season 15) - Blu-ray Forum

JamesG. · 12-09-2015, 07:07 PM

"MADtv" Cast Reuniting for 20th Anniversary Special in January
by Andy Swift
December 9, 2015

The one-hour "MADtv" 20th Anniversary Reunion special (Jan. 12, 8/7c) will reunite 19 stars of the Fox sketch comedy series, which ran from 1995 to 2009.

Per The CW, “the cast reunites to attend a glamorous award ceremony to honor the series, but in classic MADtv fashion, nothing goes as planned.”

Stars Will Include:

Ike Barinholtz
Alex Borstein
Mo Collins
Crista Flanagan
Anjelah Johnson
Nicole Randall Johnson
Keegan-Michael Key
Phil LaMarr
Artie Lange
Bobby Lee
Michael McDonald
Arden Myrin
Nicole Parker
Eric Price
Will Sasso
Aries Spears
Nicole Sullivan
Stephnie Weir
Debra Wilson

http://tvline.com/2015/12/09/madtv-c...l-the-cw-2016/

Michael24 · 12-09-2015, 07:30 PM

Awesome! I loved MADtv, especially the early seasons. It premiered right around the time SNL was getting boring to me, so it was a great replacement. Some of my favorite performers were Phil LaMarr, Michael McDonald, Nicole Sullivan, Will Sasso, Aries Spears and Debra Wilson.

And I wonder if we can expect to see Steven Seagal.

MD-Blu · 12-09-2015, 10:34 PM

The woman that says "He lookin likea man" is funny, I laugh every time she says that.

stvn1974 · 12-09-2015, 10:44 PM

I liked their Rudolph and gangster films mashups.

Michael24 · 12-09-2015, 10:46 PM

And who can forget the classic Sopranos sketch?

Cracks me up no matter how many times I've seen it.

flash.over · 12-10-2015, 03:00 AM

I tweeted yesterday about how this show needed to come back...best early birthday gift ever!

Though, I don't feel like an hour is enough to do this justice. Hopefully this will lead to a series revival!

Zivouhr · 01-01-2016, 06:49 AM

Jan 19th, cool. I have to mark the calendar for that day so I don't forget to watch it.

Favorites:

Alex Borstein - Swan lady
Mo Collins - quirky, picky lady with the cough/vocal noise examines everything a hundred times. And Stuart's mother.
Keegan-Michael Key -Coach skit is hilarious
Michael McDonald - The guy with the perm and sweater, Stuart the big kid
Will Sasso - De Niro, Arnold, Segal, Soprano, plenty more
Aries Spears - lots of funny characters
Nicole Sullivan - criticizing NY lady skit
Debra Wilson - crazy Oprah
Ike Barinholtz - funny skits
Phil LaMarr - fast UPS worker

I really want the older episodes on DVD as a set. I have the first 2 or 3 seasons, but most don't have the developed characters as often as the later seasons. Mad TV was one of the funniest shows IMO when the above cast was present in each episode doing their funniest skits.

HDMe · 01-01-2016, 07:46 AM

So... it's weird this is on the CW, right? Wonder why FOX isn't doing this?

Would CBS ever run an SNL special reunion? It's crazy!

For those wondering... I get that Time Warner/DC owns MAD Magazine... so I get why Warner TV is involved in a reunion... but it's weird that FOX wouldn't want to air this instead of the CW.

Zivouhr · 01-01-2016, 06:16 PM

January 12th, 2015. Wish it was two hours, but maybe if this gets enough viewers, they'll consider a series again. They would need new characters along with the classic ones. The Stuart skit, as hilarious as it is with MacDonald and Collins, is pretty much the same routine each time, with Stuart saying "Look what I can do!" And then kicking everybody.

Tony208 · 01-02-2016, 12:03 AM

madtv was always better than snl

Gator66 · 01-02-2016, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvn1974

I liked their Rudolph and gangster films mashups.

Raging Rudolph/The Reinfather was awesome.

flash.over · 01-02-2016, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDMe

So... it's weird this is on the CW, right? Wonder why FOX isn't doing this?

Would CBS ever run an SNL special reunion? It's crazy!

For those wondering... I get that Time Warner/DC owns MAD Magazine... so I get why Warner TV is involved in a reunion... but it's weird that FOX wouldn't want to air this instead of the CW.

FOX cancelled the series lol. Luckily, they don't actually own any rights to the series.

HDMe · 01-05-2016, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flash.over

FOX cancelled the series lol. Luckily, they don't actually own any rights to the series.

Yeah, they cancelled it... but most shows that had a long enough run to get a reunion show, usually that reunion show runs on the network that originally aired the show. There might be some exceptions, but I can't think of any off the top of my head.

Either Warner didn't shop this to FOX at all, in which case shame on them... OR FOX was given a chance and declined, in which case shame on FOX. I'd be curious to know how it happened.

Leonidas King · 01-05-2016, 02:24 PM

Oh wow! Thanks OP. I've always been a fan of MADtv. Was not aware of this at all, I truly thank you.

flash.over · 01-06-2016, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDMe

Yeah, they cancelled it... but most shows that had a long enough run to get a reunion show, usually that reunion show runs on the network that originally aired the show. There might be some exceptions, but I can't think of any off the top of my head.

Either Warner didn't shop this to FOX at all, in which case shame on them... OR FOX was given a chance and declined, in which case shame on FOX. I'd be curious to know how it happened.

Yeah, but the CW is half-owned by Warner, so it makes sense that they'd want this aired on their own network. Either way, let's just hope that it garners enough interest to lead to a revival.

Zivouhr · 01-08-2016, 05:47 PM

Tuesday this airs. Looking forward to it.

Zivouhr · 01-13-2016, 12:56 AM

I missed the first 45 minutes, forgetting it was on CW right now. Tuned in and it's mostly the best of clips, which are funny. The actor appears to host, but it's not new material in the few minutes I saw, so I don't feel too bad having missed it. Will hopefully get to see it re aired online.

The John Madden butter popcorn skit where he's trying to get the machine to work is funny.

Captain Flint · 01-13-2016, 01:03 AM

Wow, I was expecting all new skits from the classic characters. That was a weak "reunion". And who the hell is Bon Qui Qui? Why did she win Best Character? Stuart and Kenny Rogers were easily, easily the best characters.

Zivouhr · 01-13-2016, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Flint

Wow, I was expecting all new skits from the classic characters. That was a weak "reunion". And who the hell is Bon Qui Qui? Why did she win Best Character? Stuart and Kenny Rogers were easily, easily the best characters.

Yeah, I don't remember that character, though I didn't see every season. Stuart, Mo Collins, Swan, a lot more. Not sure who voted or if it was planned that way.
I agree, I was hoping for original content from the cast for the whole hour, not a best of show, but still a nice summary of what made the show great, at least for the last 15 minutes I got to see.

Leonidas King · 01-13-2016, 02:10 AM

Yeah this was dissapointing. I was also counting on new skits with the usual characters we all love to see. Bon Qui Qui was not even a regular MADtv character she was only made famous because of that character she played. She is actually well known for being a standup comedian. I think they did that at the end intentionally as in reality they were all fan favorities.

12-09-2015, 07:07 PM	#1
JamesG. Power Member Member since:Jul 2012	The CW's "MADtv" (Season 15) *"MADtv" Cast Reuniting for 20th Anniversary Special in January* by Andy Swift December 9, 2015 The one-hour "MADtv" 20th Anniversary Reunion special (Jan. 12, 8/7c) will reunite 19 stars of the Fox sketch comedy series, which ran from 1995 to 2009. Per The CW, “the cast reunites to attend a glamorous award ceremony to honor the series, but in classic MADtv fashion, nothing goes as planned.” Stars Will Include: Ike Barinholtz Alex Borstein Mo Collins Crista Flanagan Anjelah Johnson Nicole Randall Johnson Keegan-Michael Key Phil LaMarr Artie Lange Bobby Lee Michael McDonald Arden Myrin Nicole Parker Eric Price Will Sasso Aries Spears Nicole Sullivan Stephnie Weir Debra Wilson http://tvline.com/2015/12/09/madtv-c...l-the-cw-2016/ Last edited by JamesG.; 04-11-2016 at 07:41 PM.

12-09-2015, 07:30 PM	#2
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Awesome! I loved MADtv, especially the early seasons. It premiered right around the time SNL was getting boring to me, so it was a great replacement. Some of my favorite performers were Phil LaMarr, Michael McDonald, Nicole Sullivan, Will Sasso, Aries Spears and Debra Wilson. And I wonder if we can expect to see Steven Seagal.

12-09-2015, 10:34 PM	#3
MD-Blu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:KY 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:194 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:57	The woman that says "He lookin likea man" is funny, I laugh every time she says that.

12-09-2015, 10:44 PM	#4
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	I liked their Rudolph and gangster films mashups.

12-10-2015, 03:00 AM	#6
flash.over Power Member Member since:May 2014 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews:1	I tweeted yesterday about how this show needed to come back...best early birthday gift ever! Though, I don't feel like an hour is enough to do this justice. Hopefully this will lead to a series revival!

01-01-2016, 06:49 AM	#7
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Jan 19th, cool. I have to mark the calendar for that day so I don't forget to watch it. Favorites: Alex Borstein - Swan lady Mo Collins - quirky, picky lady with the cough/vocal noise examines everything a hundred times. And Stuart's mother. Keegan-Michael Key -Coach skit is hilarious Michael McDonald - The guy with the perm and sweater, Stuart the big kid Will Sasso - De Niro, Arnold, Segal, Soprano, plenty more Aries Spears - lots of funny characters Nicole Sullivan - criticizing NY lady skit Debra Wilson - crazy Oprah Ike Barinholtz - funny skits Phil LaMarr - fast UPS worker I really want the older episodes on DVD as a set. I have the first 2 or 3 seasons, but most don't have the developed characters as often as the later seasons. Mad TV was one of the funniest shows IMO when the above cast was present in each episode doing their funniest skits.

01-01-2016, 07:46 AM	#8
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	So... it's weird this is on the CW, right? Wonder why FOX isn't doing this? Would CBS ever run an SNL special reunion? It's crazy! For those wondering... I get that Time Warner/DC owns MAD Magazine... so I get why Warner TV is involved in a reunion... but it's weird that FOX wouldn't want to air this instead of the CW.

01-01-2016, 06:16 PM	#9
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	January 12th, 2015. Wish it was two hours, but maybe if this gets enough viewers, they'll consider a series again. They would need new characters along with the classic ones. The Stuart skit, as hilarious as it is with MacDonald and Collins, is pretty much the same routine each time, with Stuart saying "Look what I can do!" And then kicking everybody.

01-02-2016, 12:03 AM	#10
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	madtv was always better than snl

01-05-2016, 02:24 PM	#14
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Oh wow! Thanks OP. I've always been a fan of MADtv. Was not aware of this at all, I truly thank you.

01-08-2016, 05:47 PM	#16
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Tuesday this airs. Looking forward to it.

01-13-2016, 12:56 AM	#17
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	I missed the first 45 minutes, forgetting it was on CW right now. Tuned in and it's mostly the best of clips, which are funny. The actor appears to host, but it's not new material in the few minutes I saw, so I don't feel too bad having missed it. Will hopefully get to see it re aired online. The John Madden butter popcorn skit where he's trying to get the machine to work is funny.

01-13-2016, 01:03 AM	#18
Captain Flint Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:710 DVD collection:51 Trading Score:1	Wow, I was expecting all new skits from the classic characters. That was a weak "reunion". And who the hell is Bon Qui Qui? Why did she win Best Character? Stuart and Kenny Rogers were easily, easily the best characters.

01-13-2016, 02:10 AM	#20
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Yeah this was dissapointing. I was also counting on new skits with the usual characters we all love to see. Bon Qui Qui was not even a regular MADtv character she was only made famous because of that character she played. She is actually well known for being a standup comedian. I think they did that at the end intentionally as in reality they were all fan favorities.

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