MADtv facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MADtv |
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| Created by | Fax Bahr Adam Small |
| Starring | see List of MADtv cast members |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 14 |
| No. of episodes | 321 |
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| Running time | 45–48 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Quincy Jones - David Salzman Entertainment Inc. (entire run) Bahr/Small Productions (Season 1-3 only) Klasky Csupo (Spy vs. Spy animated cartoon shorts) Rough Draft Studios (Spy vs. Spy animation services) DC Comics |
| Distributor | WB Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Fox (1995 – 2009) The CW (2016) |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV, 720p HDTV |
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| Followed by | MAD |
MADtv was a funny television show. It aired on the FOX network. The show ran from October 14, 1995, to May 16, 2009. It was known for its sketch comedy, improv (acting without a script), and musical numbers. MADtv was on TV for 14 seasons. It also came back for a short time in 2016.
What was MADtv?
MADtv was a comedy show. It featured a group of actors. They performed short, funny scenes called sketches. The show also had musical acts and parodies. A parody is a funny imitation of something. MADtv was based on Mad magazine. This magazine is famous for its silly humor. The TV show brought the magazine's style to life.
Show's History
MADtv first aired in 1995. It quickly became popular. The show was on FOX every Saturday night. It ran for 14 seasons. This is a very long time for a TV show! The final episode aired in 2009.
However, MADtv made a comeback! It returned on July 26, 2016. The new episodes aired on The CW network. This return was short, though. The show ended again on September 27, 2016.
Awards and Recognition
MADtv was a well-loved show. It was nominated for many awards. These included the Emmy Award. Emmys are very important awards for TV shows. The show was also nominated for Image Awards. These awards celebrate achievements by people of color. Young actors on the show were nominated too. They received Young Artist Award nominations. This shows that many people enjoyed MADtv.
See also
In Spanish: Mad TV para niños
