MADtv

Michael McDonald at the DC Improv

source: topix.com

It hardly seems possible that Michael McDonald - the longest-running cast member of FOX's MADtv and the undeniable anchor of that show until he left last year - began his professional life as something as unfunny as a loan officer.

Published Sat, Aug 15

Upright Citizens Brigade plays to the Chucktown drunks

source: Charleston City Paper

 SC The lineup has yet to be confirmed, but Newell's expecting Bobby Moynihan (SNL), Lennon Parham (Parks & Recreation) and Neil Casey (Fat Guy Stuck in Internet). Also look out for Eugene Cordero, Shannon O'Neill, ex-MADtv writer Katie Dippold, ...

Published Thu, May 28

Coming to Fox 2009-2010: Brothers, Sons of Tucson

source: Comedy Centric

 Cambridge who's pictured above and wheelchair-bound in real life following a 2001 car accident, plays the second sibling. Carl Weathers (In the Heat of the Night, Street Justice), CCH Pounder (The Shield, ER), and Colton Dunn (MADtv) round out the fine cast.

Published Fri, May 15

SNL Didn't Deliver After Palin, Clinton

source: California Chronicle

 CA Maybe SNL will end on a high note if Ferrell reprises the "more cowbell" skit from 2000. Meanwhile, Fox's "MADtv" ends its 14-season run at 11 pm Saturday. Fred Willard returns to bid a final farewell as host of "MADtv Gives Back," featuring favorite ...

Published Fri, May 15

Mad, mad, mad, world

source: Detroit Metro Times

The MADtv cast, clockwise from bottom: Bobby Lee, Arden Myrin, Johnny Sanchez, Lauren Pritchard, Keegan-Michael Key, Nicole Parker, Eric Price, Erica Ash, Matt Braunger, Crista Flanagan. By Jim McFarlin When it exploded on the scene, nobody gave it a ...

Published Tue, May 12

Carnegie Hall Toasts the Masters

source: blogTO

 Canada He spent 8 seasons as a core member of the Improvisational troupe Die-Nasty, the improvised soap opera and 3 seasons in the cast of Fox's MADTV. But don't let his baby-face fool you, he'sa menace! Naomi Snieckus - Naomi Snieckus is one of the most ...

Published Tue, May 12

Encores! THE WIZ Completes Casting with 'Nigel' as Toto

source: Broadway World

 NY Jones co-created and provided voice-overs for the MTV2 animated series "The Adventures of Chico & Guapo," was an original cast member of the Fox comedy series, "MADtv" for two seasons, and was a writer for Fox's "Roc Live" and "Sinbad. ...

Published Tue, May 12

MARTIN SHORT JOINS ELLEN DEGENERES AND DAVID ALAN GRIER IN ...

source: the futon critic

 CA Aries Spears has been a regular cast member of the late-night series MADtv and counts among his other credits such shows as A Different World and movies like Malcolm X. Marina Franklin is emerging as one of the hottest comedians in the comedy scene ...

Published Mon, May 11