History of MADtv (2005-present)

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. 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.

MADtv sketches (2000 - 2010)

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

Season Twelve - (2006 - 2007)

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

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)