History of MADtv (2005-present)

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The following is a history of the FOX sketch series MADtv from the 2005 television season to the present.

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[edit] MADtv (2005-2010)

[edit] Overview

As MADtv entered its second decade, stars from previous seasons, like Ron Pederson, Paul Vogt, and Spencer Kayden, were released from the show at the start of season eleven. Longtime cast members Stephnie Weir and Aries Spears announced in the spring of 2005 that they would leave the show at the end of MADtv's tenth season. However, in order to provide a sense of continuity, FOX executives persuaded Weir to remain on the cast for part of the eleventh season[citation needed]. As for Michael McDonald, Bobby Lee, and Frank Caliendo, it had been announced in February 2006 that their contracts had expired, meaning they had an option to renew their contract for further seasons or leave the series after season eleven. Caliendo left while McDonald and Lee returned.

With the departures of cast members from Season 10, a new group of cast members were hired. Joining MADtv for its eleventh season as a repertory player, was The Groundlings alumnus and movie actress, Arden Myrin. The featured players included Chicago native and The Second City alum, Frank Caeti and Groundlings alumnus and television actress Nicole Randall Johnson.

[edit] MADtv sketches (2000 - 2010)

[edit] Recurring characters

For more details on this topic, see MADtv recurring characters.
Sketch Character Cast Member Other notes
Holly Meadow Estates Titus Balsis Michael McDonald
Holly Meadow Estates Mrs. Conkling Daniele Gaither
Holly Meadow Estates Chad Bascar Keegan-Michael Key
Holly Meadow Estates Tyrone Conkling Jordan Peele
Holly Meadow Estates Alana Arden Myrin
Yvoone Criddle Yvoone Criddle Danielle Gaither
24 with Bobby Lee Bobby Lee Bobby Lee A skit parodying 24 revolving around one day of Bobby Lee's life.
Tank Tank Bobby Lee
Clownin and Krumpin Noodles Jordan Peele
Clownin and Krumpin Nippy Crista Flanagan
Jazzed for Krafts Kendra Arden Myrin

[edit] Season Twelve - (2006 - 2007)

[edit] Recurring celebrity impressions

Celebrity Cast Member(s) Season(s) Other notes
Tara Reid Arden Myrin 11
Jennifer Love Hewitt Arden Myrin 11, 12
Jillian Barberie Arden Myrin 11
Jimmy Johnson Frank Caeti 11
Nick DiPaolo Frank Caeti 11
Star Jones Nicole Randall Johnson 11
Ellen DeGeneres Nicole Parker 11, 12
Kathy Griffin Nicole Parker 11, 12

[edit] Season breakdown

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