MADtv: Season Two (1996-1997)

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The Season Two cast of MADtv. (Top Row, Left to Right) Orlando Jones, Bryan Callen, Artie Lange, Nicole Sullivan and David Herman. (Bottom Row) Mary Scheer, Debra Wilson and Phil Lamarr. Not pictured: Craig Anton.

1 Season Summary
2 Opening Montage:
3 Cast
4 Episodes
5 Notes
6 DVD releases
7 External links

[edit] Season Summary

[edit] Opening Montage:

The title sequence for season two is exactly the same as the previous season, but with more base that will be heard in the rest of the seasons. It starts off with several fingers pointing at a bomb. Then the bomb explodes and several different pictures of Alfred E. Neuman appears on the screen followed by the MADtv logo. Furthermore, the theme song, which is performed by the hip-hop group Heavy D & the Boyz, begins. Each member of the cast is introduced alphabetically and silently with their name appearing in caption over single-colored live action clips of each performer. In between the introduction of each cast member are more pictures of Alfred E. Neuman. When the last cast member is introduced, the music stops and the title sequence ends with the phrase "You are now watching MADtv...". Some episodes, like the special football episode has a shortened intro. Klasky Csupo, the animation company behind Don Martin Department, and Spy vs Spy cartoons, gave duties to Rough Draft Studios in late 1996, but has been doing some toons for Spy Vs Spy in 1997, until the creator's death in 1998.

[edit] Cast

Featuring

[edit] Episodes

The second season of MADtv aired from September 21, 1996 to May 17, 1997. A total of 22 episodes were produced that season:

Episode	Airing Date	Host/Guest(s)	Sketches	Other notes
#201	September 21, 1996	Christina Applegate (host)	Christina Applegate delivers monologue (which is interrupted by clips of a stripper dancing) and stars in a parody of Jeopardy! where all three contestants suffer from schizophrenia. Michael Jackson (Phil LaMarr) stars in a new movie. Two women (Christina Applegate, Mary Scheer) talk quietly during a funeral.	First episode to have a host
#202	September 28, 1996	Ice T (host & musical guest)	A clay-animated car is oblivious to the ticking in a parody of the Chevron commercials. Ice-T welcomes out the cast of MADtv. Bob Dole (David Herman) appears at a press conference as Dolemite, while Bill Clinton (Bryan Callen) welcomes out a famous rapper as his running mate. Ice-T is a guest on a talk show hosted by a cosmetic-surgery junkie (Mary Scheer). Kathy Lee Gifford (Nicole Sullivan) has a run-in with sweatshops and labor laws in a parody of Live with Regis and Kathy Lee. Antonia (Nicole Sullivan) finds work at a pizzeria.	Future castmember Daniele Gaither appears in this episode as one of Bob Dole/Dolemite's women.
#203	October 5, 1996	Kim Coles (host)	A man (David Herman) keeps "playing with himself" even after rehabilitation. A commercial for the new Helpful Hands Insurance has an agent (Artie Lange) berating a customer (Nicole Sullivan) like a bratty child. Kim Coles appears in a sketch as a health education teacher who educates a class of Catholic school girls about sex, and in another as an extremely-tanned manager who prepares to tan another client (Bryan Callen). The Vancome Lady (Nicole Sullivan) won't help certain patients at the Betty Ford Clinic. An X-rated parody of Toy Story. Ike (Orlando Jones) and Tina Turner (Debra Wilson) argue during play versions of various children's stories. The Linder parents (David Herman, Mary Scheer) embarrass Mark (Bryan Callen) in front of his date (Nicole Sullivan) with talks about the birds and the bees
#204	October 16, 1996	Jack Wagner (host)	Spishak promotes their own maxipads which can be used once a year. Demi Moore (Mary Scheer) plays Mother Theresa, who is oogled by perverted Middle Eastern citizens, in a brand new movie called Mother of Mercy. Bill Clinton (Bryan Callen) and Bob Dole (David Herman) begin their debate in front of a pre-teen audience. Dr. Jack Kevorkian (Bryan Callen) gives presents to his 100th patient (Nicole Sullivan), who is unsure that she wants to die.
#205	November 2, 1996	Neve Campbell (host)	A witness on the stand (Mary Scheer) is unable to tell her story. Neve Campbell tries to do a comedy routine during her monologue, but it eventually becomes depressing. Spishak's new car wax won't guarantee full protection for your car. The X-News reporters discuss about potential presidential nominees, and a classmate (Phil LaMarr) holding a grudge against Amy (Nicole Sullivan) appears on the show. Tony Bright (Bryan Callen) brings out a new do-it-yourself dentist kit. Political undertones permeate a parody of Party of Five, where Rachel (Neve Campbell) romances presidential candidate Bob Dole (David Herman). Ed McMahon (Artie Lange) stars in a parody of Dead Man Walking. A church preacher (Orlando Jones) uses pop culture references to describe the events of Jesus. Craig Anton lets loose another screaming monologue. A baggage claims guard (Phil LaMarr) berates one of his customers (Neve Campbell).
#206	November 9, 1996	Kevin McDonald (host), Tony Cox (special guest)	A couple (Kevin McDonald, Mary Scheer) try to lure a family member out from under the bed. Kevin McDonald forces Artie Lange to hit his bodyguard (Tony Cox). Creepy employees and customers run amok in a commercial for a Wal-Mart-type store. Tony Bright (Bryan Callen) shows off a shock therapy kit to cure depression on today's episode of Incredible Findings. Woody Allen (David Herman) directs an urban film starring Snoop Doggy Dogg (Orlando Jones) and Rosie Perez (Debra Wilson). UBS guy Jaq (Phil LaMarr) goes out on a date. The Vancome Lady (Nicole Sullivan) berates people while she works at a casino.
#207	November 16, 1996	Joe Rogan (host) and Ken Norton Jr (special guest)	A game show contestant (Debra Wilson) puts her skills to the test when she pays for her food. In "Be-Bitched" a parody of Bewitched, whenever Samantha (Nicole Sullivan) gets provoked, she uses the "nose wiggling" to transform herself into a black girl and acts mean. Host Joe Rogan appears on Cabana Chat, then as a boxer who doesn't realize that a dive he's supposed to take won't come out the way he expected..
#208	December 7, 1996	French Stewart (host)	Host French Stewart plays an impatient boss who demands his employees to talk faster, then appears in a sketch where other houseguests do impersonations of each other. Incredible Findings introduces a do-it-yourself cosmetic kit. Sammy Hagar (Bryan Callen) is a bachelor on Lowered Expectations. Bill Cosby (Orlando Jones) revises the format of his show into more urban territory. A woman (Nicole Sullivan) is forced to break up with her bank.
#209	December 14, 1996	Harry Connick, Jr (host)	"The Vancome Lady: Virgin Mary"; "The Reinfather" and "The Greatest Action Story Ever Told."	Christmas Episode
#210	January 4, 1997	Andrea Martin (host)	A promotion for toilet water-scented perfume. Andrea Martin welcomes out the cast of MADtv. African-American individuals try to combat the whites from taking their slang terms. Host Andrea Martin plays a one of many groupies who are big fans of a Christian band, then as a boss who is forced to fire a lot of employees. David Herman finds out that he is president of the United States according to a government agent (Artie Lange). A new TV drama focuses on the personal and professional lives of car valets. A doctor (Phil LaMarr) tries to entertain his patient (Debra Wilson) with a puppet.
#211	January 25, 1997	Brian Bosworth (special guest), Dom Irrera (special guest)	"Gato-Ade"; "UBS Super Bowl Party"; "Vancome Locker" and "Vud Bowl V."	Super Bowl Special
#212	February 1, 1997	Rodney Dangerfield (host)	Marsh (David Herman) proves that he loves the African American race on X-News. R&B singer Savante (Phil LaMarr) is called upon to sing for a children's benefit album, but his language doesn't fit well for two executives (David Herman, Debra Wilson). Horror and humor cross paths in a parody of both Suddenly Susan and Millennium. Host Rodney Dangerfield plugs his new movie Meet Wally Sparks on Cabana Chat. At a rent-a-car station, a man (Orlando Jones) tries to prove he didn't pass wind. A college student (Phil LaMarr) unwittingly finds himself in a fight courtesy of his dorm roommate (Bryan Callen)
#213	February 8, 1997	Queen Latifah (host)	A message from The Man (David Herman). Debra Wilson gets host Queen Latifah's autograph. A lawyer (Bryan Callen) helps clear names of people accused of being witches. Doctors and nurses realize that a newborn baby is rather tall, and they try to conceal it from the mother (Debra Wilson). Rick (Phil LaMarr) is unaware that he's currently in a lesbian bar, and hits on one of them (Queen Latifah). A young Alanis Morissette (Debra Wilson) sings during a conference. Samuel L. Jackson (Orlando Jones) fumes when his mailbox is damaged in a parody of A Time to Kill. An ardent fan sets of Queen Latifah during her monologue on the various forms of rap. A little girl (Nicole Sullivan) causes havoc in a restaurant. Bum Joe Don (David Herman) isn't very satisfied with his stink-sucking job. A robber (Orlando Jones) hosts his own cooking show. A man (David Herman) constantly asks his friend (Phil LaMarr) if he could borrow his car.
#214	February 15, 1997	Tommy Davidson (host), Tom Kenny (special guest) and Pauly Shore (special guest)	"Hospital"; "Town Meeting" and "Progressive Parenting."
#215	March 8, 1997	Bobcat Goldthwait (host)	A Lowered Expectations bachelor (Mary Scheer) proves that there's no fury like a woman scorned. Host Bobcat Goldthwait performs several public service announcements, then stars as a fast food employee gunning for the employee of the month award. A dance calling couple (David Herman, Mary Scheer) argue with each other during a hoedown. A night of drinking leaves a woman (Nicole Sullivan) with more than just a hangover. Another Lowered Expectations bachelor (Phil LaMarr) looks to have a one-night stand for cash. A nerd (Debra Wilson) hosts her own TV show in which she interviews a forest ranger (Mary Scheer). A babysitter (Mary Scheer) tries to kill a youngster (Bryan Callen).
#216	March 15, 1997	Pauly Shore (host)	While Bill Clinton (Bryan Callen) gives an address to the nation, Orlando Jones translates what the president says in ebonics. Host Pauly Shore does stand-up and appears on Cabana Chat. A new show called Test Pattern which runs between Seinfeld and ER. Antonia (Nicole Sullivan) is a new trainee at a fast food restaurant, then appears on Lowered Expectations. Two employees (Bryan Callen, Mary Scheer) don't realize that their boss is going to commit suicide. A boss (David Herman) is too drunk to conduct an interview.
#217	April 5, 1997	Thomas Calabro (host) and Corky and the Juice Pigs (Musical Guest)	"Cha-Cha the Gorilla"; "Discount Undertaker"; "Furious George;" "Stupid Anonymous Talking To"; Trial TV. Dr. Flavin Manhunt" and "Spy vs. Spy--Gallows."
#218	April 12, 1997	Mark Curry (host), Ike Turner (special guest)	Spishak's new product is a combination of a spoon, fork, and knife. Mark Curry performs a rap song during his opening monologue. A couple (Bryan Callen, Nicole Sullivan) deal with a man (Mark Curry) who maneuvers in a canoe. Ike Turner (Orlando Jones) argues with wife Tina (Debra Wilson) after he delivers a pizza. Fran Drescher (Mary Scheer) shows off clips of rabid baies in a special called When Babies Attack. On today's The Kenny Kingston Show, the host (David Herman) welcomes Ike Turner as his co-host and interviews Nelson Mandela (Phil LaMarr). During three commercials for a rose collection, the announcer (David Herman) unleashes a torrent of anger when customers don't show any appreciation for the creator of the roses. Various individuals talk about their appearances on TV. An immature man (Mark Curry) will not accept to be broken up with his girlfriend (Debra Wilson), and will do whatever it takes to stay with her.
#219	April 26, 1997	Adam Arkin (host) Bob Marley (special guest)	Host Adam Arkin is forced to wear, and pay for, clothes that were recommended by Isaac Mizrahi (Adam Arkin). Arkin plays Lou Grant in a parody of The Mary Tyler Moore Show where the boss learns various things about lesbians. Meet Mexican wrestler El Asso Wipo (David Herman). O.J. Simpson (Orlando Jones) appears on The Kenny Kingston Show and promotes a TV series where he hopes to find who killed his wife. Two doctors (Adam Arkin, David Herman) play good surgeon/bad surgeon to extract a kidney from one of their patients (Orlando Jones). Jaq (Phil LaMarr) tries to help out a homeless person (David Herman), but it eventually grows annoying for the latter. Joel (David Herman) and Connie Linder (Mary Scheer) embarrass their son Mark (Bryan Callen) as he moves into his dorm with a psycho roommate (Orlando Jones). A Lowered Expectations bachelor (Mary Scheer) hates guys whose eyes pop out of their heads. Bob Marley talks about his father in his monologue.
#220	May 3, 1997	Ryan Stiles (host)	A woman (Nicole Sullivan) finds herself dating a guy who sounds like the moviefone announcer. During his monologue, Ryan Stiles shows off his improvisational skills. Michael Jackson (Phil LaMarr) appears on Oprah. Sinbad (Phil LaMarr) stars in another movie where he won't shut up. Ryan Stiles, in another monologue, sings about girls who love guys with big toes. A salesman (Orlando Jones) promotes slavery on white people. A Mexican caterer (Debra Wilson) makes food that make the people who eat it drop like flies. While visiting his buddy's apartment, a man (Phil LaMarr) makes threats to individuals who make a lot of noise.
#221	May 10, 1997	David Faustino (host)	A bride (Nicole Sullivan) reads a very disturbing vow during a wedding. David Faustino plays a guy who dates a teacher (Mary Scheer), then as a host for a beauty pageant. A parody of Jane Austen films co-starring Larry Flint (David Herman). A mother (Mary Scheer) intimidates her employee son (Bryan Callen) at a butcher shop.
#222	May 17, 1997	LL Cool J (host)	"En Vogue"; "The Breakup"; "Don't Talk to Me"; "Manic Depressive Stripper" and "Klops."	Season finale

[edit] Notes

Season Two is, to date, the only season where there were no old cast members to depart the show and no new cast members to join the show.
This was the last season to feature all of the original cast members of MADtv. Artie Lange would be fired due to cocaine binging and Orlando Jones and Bryan Callen would leave at the conclusion of this season to pursue careers in film.
Future MADtv cast member, Daniele Gaither appeared in a sketch in episode 202 which feature rap star Ice T. The sketch concerned a mock debate between U.S. President Bill Clinton (played by Bryan Callen) and U.S. Senator Bob Dole (played by David Herman) who transformed himself into a "twisted" version of the 1970s blaxploitation icon Dolemite. Gaither played one of Dole's "Dolemite girls."

[edit] DVD releases

As of March 2007, there have been no video or DVD release of MADtv Season Two. However, there was a Season Two preview on the special features disc on the MADtv: the Complete First Season DVD box set. The preview indicates that a full scale release of MADtv: the Complete Second Season is being planned.