History of MADtv (2005-2010)

The following is a history of the FOX sketch series MADtv from 2005 to 2010.

MADtv (2005-2010)

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 before resigning from the cast. As for Michael McDonald, it had been announced in February that his and two other cast members' (Frank Caliendo and Bobby Lee) contracts had expired, meaning they had an option to renew for further seasons or to leave the series after season eleven. Caliendo left while McDonald and Lee returned.

With the departures of cast members from season ten, 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 Second City alum, Frank Caeti and Groundlings alumnus and television actress Nicole Randall Johnson.

MADtv Sketches (2000 - 2010)

Recurring characters

Season Eleven - Current Season (2006 - Present)

Recurring celebrity impressions

Season Breakdown

:*MADtv: Season Eleven (2005-2006)

:*MADtv: Season Twelve (2006-2007)

:*MADtv: Season Thirteen (2007-2008)

:*MADtv: Season Fourteen (2008-2009)

:*MADtv: Season Fifteen (2009-2010)

See also

• History of MADtv (1995-2000)
• History of MADtv (2000-2005)

External links

• Planet MADtv
• The MADtv Forum
• MADtv - Official Website
• Crazy MADtv World
• [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt/ ] at The Internet Movie Database
• MADtv at TV.com
• Jump The Shark - MADtv