[MADtv] Season 13 of MADtv: The Full Scoop!

[seltzer3]

I would swap Arden for Nicole RJ.

ITs going to be wierd that she's going to be gone. So who is going to impersonate all of the african american female celebrities? And we don't have any female who can do good male impersonations. (maybe Nicole Parker)

I'm guessing Keegan? Jordan has not made any cross gendered characters or impersonations.

[Tickle Me Emo]

Watch the Classic Singers Terrible Songs vid


LOL on his Boom Chicago site Dan Oster looks like The Proclaimers

[nick]

Originally Posted by blackwind

On the topic of the new season, David Salzman has stated: "Our plan is to preserve the fast-paced, cutting-edge pop culture parodies and audience-favorite characters while adding more topicality, fresh new elements and a real theater setting."

Yeah, Darrell and Ka-son weren't some of the better characters to come out of Seasons 11 and 12 or anything. OHWAITTHEYWERE! And to be honest, you can't have "cutting edge pop culture parodies" without an African American woman in your cast. Most shows these days are super multi-cultural, and dressing Jordan up as a woman every time and African American female is needed will probably cost them a pretty penny. Come on, Shelley. Come onnnnn.

Shame on you for keeping Bobby Lee. Cast members shouldn't stay around if their partner in crime leaves. Alex and Will left together. When Mo left, Stuart was hardly as funny, and Michael seemingly less so as well. Ike and Josh didn't work out, but Ike and Bobby did. Bobby should go focus on getting his show. I'm sure it'll pay much better than MADtv.

Like always, can't wait to see the season premiere! Even if it is holdover sketches. HELLLLLLLLLLLLLOOO SEPTEMBER!

[King of Kings]

MadTV still has a more diverse cast than 99% of television shows and movies. Plus it doesn't rely on stereotypes nearly as much as other shows. Bobby Lee is the only cast member who almost always plays a stereotypical Asian. Everyone else gets more diverse roles.

[blackwind]

Originally Posted by Rurry

Okay so clearly they are once again off with their numbers because, if 1105 was the 250th (although it wasn't really, apparently), that would make the S11 finale, 1122, #267. Add the 22 episodes of Season 12 and you get 289. If the Nov. 17th episode is the 300th, that would make it Episode 1306. Doesn't add up - if 1301 will be the 290th, then 1311 is technically the 300th, making 1306 the 295th. Unless I did all that math wrong, lol.

Not like the 100th and 200th episodes were actually the 100th or 200th episodes, but eh.

Based on our episode count here at the forum (288) and assuming that new episodes will air 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 11/03, 11/10, and 11/17, best case scenario, November 17th will be their 294th episode, which isn't even close this time. How convenient it is, though, that the "300th episode" airs right in the middle of November sweeps. MAD's producers sure are in it to win it this year!

Have you considered announcing a 350th episode spectacular in February and a 400th in May, David? Might be something to think about.

[Rurry]

The 100th and 200th episodes also aired during November Sweeps.

[MADtv_Est.'95]

That sucks that Ike and Nicole Randall Johnson are leaving!

[blackwind]

Originally Posted by Rurry

The 100th and 200th episodes also aired during November Sweeps.

The thought never even occurred to me, but somehow, I'm not surprised.

[cartman2002]

Why do I have a feeling that the current cast members are gonna appear doing "dinner" theatre in the near future

[Rurry]

Why do I have a feeling you are wrong? Oh because you've never been right in your entire stay here.

[Vancomelady]

Wow, Season 13 is shaping up to be a really nice and interesting season.

[mizzimad]

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Originally Posted by MADfan2004

Nah, he's not my type (WAY too old for me ), but I think he and mizzimad could work. They have almost the exact same avatar, so they look like twins.

Um, I could be arrested...hello!

[/hide]Do we have word on who left voluntarily and who was axed? I'm guessing that Ike and NRJ fit the former category; Frank and Lisa, the latter. (Crap! ) Oh well, it bes what it be, I guess. The show must go on...and whatever other showbiz cliches apply.

Although I do like Ike, I must admit that his lack of characters always did frustrate even me. I don't know if this lack can be primarily attributed to the show or to Ike himself (perhaps both), but I do think that he underachieved to some degree. "Yo, Here We Go" showed definite promise for recurrence, but I guess that no one thought that a reprise was necessary. Oh well, I'll miss mah Ikey-Ike-Ike.

For the record, I'll miss the others too. Right now, I just don't feel like devoting a paragraph to each of the other three departers. I have nothing against them; I'm just trying to keep my post at a respectable length for the ADD sufferers around here. You're welcome.

[clavinbot]

The only thing I can think of with Ike is that he must have asked for too much money; when you're happy with a cast member 5 years it's clear you would probably rather that he stay on some more, so it is most likely something like that.

[Rurry]

Ike's contract just wasn't renewed for one reason or another. Everyone's contract is up after 5 years and then the cast member/possibly the show has the option of renewing it or not. So either he decided it was time to move on or the producers gave him the boot to make room for the newbies.

[snlHATER]

Originally Posted by MADtv_Est.'95

That sucks that Ike and Nicole Randall Johnson are leaving!

i agree!!!!!!!!!!!

[Moelle]

Nicole RJ fired? What? She was great in Season 12, she should've been brought back without a doubt.

Happy to see Ike go, he was the weakest cast member last season.

Poor Lisa...she got no chance.

Frank I can take or leave so I'm not too disappointed.

I'm happy with the returning cast, besides Bobby.

[blackwind]

To cap off this post-whoring spree before I begin fading into the shadows once again, I figured I'd toss up my thoughts on this year's casting:

Crista: It seems logical to start with she who kicked off the spree in the first place. Don't scare us like that, woman! I'm not sure the end justified the means, but the big scare *did* -- for me, at least -- have a positive side-effect: I haven't taken this much interest in the show since the Nicole Sullivan days! To borrow a line from Martha, that's a good thing. Best of all is that, assuming five-year contracting is still the standard, she's now a lock for S14 as well. *plays the world's smallest violin for mizz*

How to Improve: No complaints here. It occurred to me that I should point out how best to shut up our friendly forum nutjobs, but any change made to appease the haters would only reduce your appeal to those of us who adore you. In other words, don't change a single thing! If I *had* to make a suggestion, however, it would be to inject more of your writing into the show.
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Keegan/Nicole/Jordan: Three more reasons to be thankful for five-year contracting. Should all three choose to leave next season, though, "God" help us.

How to Improve: I could do without Inside Looking Out and Superstitious Knights (on both accounts, the joke has now been made), but aside from that, no major complaints here. Once again, keep on keepin' on.
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Arden: I like Arden the performer, and I also like Arden the person. My only problem is that, in two years, she has yet to make ANY sort of mark on the show. Were she to be kidnapped tomorrow and never heard from again (not that I'm planning anything, of course ), I can't imagine many fans caring or even *noticing*. That's a problem.

How to Improve: Try your hand at developing more memorable characters, and for the love of all that's holy, take the Crafty Gals out back and shoot them in the f***ing head.
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Michael: It's time to move on, but at least he's no longer the focal point of the show, I suppose. That said, he improved in S12, and I can only hope that trend will continue.

How to Improve: Chris Hansen, Steve Jobs, the dude from Top Model whose name I can't be bothered to look up -- these are the kind of roles you *should* be playing! Continue avoiding the woefully annoying characters you used to take up in droves, and you could one day find yourself on the road to redemption. Finally, because I'm sure it can't be avoided entirely (as it should be), one Stuart per season MAXIMUM.
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Bobby: It's time to move on, but at least his partner in crime is gone. Unfortunately, the increase in remotes is sure to negate any positive effect this might've had.

How to Improve: The "hey, I strip to make others uncomfortable" joke has been made, the "hey, I do this virtually every episode" joke has been made, and it's now time to start venturing beyond physical comedy and into uncharted waters. Let's see something fresh, Robert! While stripping down in the name of comedy *does* have its place, it MUST be used sparingly. [Unless, of course, it's being done by one of the show's lovely ladies. Can I get an amen? ]
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Anjelah/Johnny: Here's hoping these two can rise above what we've seen from them so far and better channel their talents through sketch comedy.

Dan: Time will tell. I can see him being an asset, but time will tell.
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NRJ: Many have argued that NRJ should've been given Bobby's slot, and I couldn't agree more. Even pitting them against one another based solely upon ratings potential, one has to wonder if the right decision was made. Darrell is(/was) a force to be reckoned with.

Caeti: The precious few times he was given an opportunity to shine, Caeti shone. It's a shame we'll never know his full potential. I'm not devastated by his departure or anything, but given another season (or a fair shot during the time he was there), I might've been.

Ike: Not a major loss, but on the bright side (for him), at least he left on his highest note. Good work, Ike.

Lisa: She didn't do anything overly impressive during S12, but at the same time, she didn't do anything overly *unimpressive* either. I wouldn't have minded seeing more of Lisa, but if four people had to go, good riddance, I guess.
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FYI, while the cast is still lurking this thread, now would be a good time for everyone else to post their suggestions as well.

[mizzimad]

Originally Posted by blackwind

*plays the world's smallest violin for mizz*

*shatters the world's largest violin onto the "MADtv" stage*

Hey, don't forget Cag and MADfan in all of this. Equal venom, equal time! And remember that I'm not a hater; I'm a not-like-Crista-as-much-as-the-rest-of-you-who-think-she-sh!ts-pure-gold...-er.

[MADfan2004]

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Originally Posted by mizzimad

Um, I could be arrested...hello!

Not if he got himself legally emancipated.

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Originally Posted by mizzimad

Hey, don't forget Cag and MADfan in all of this.

Exactly. And you might wanna keep note of this, too, since it's probably gonna be the only time I ever agree with mizzimad on... anything really.

[blackwind]

Originally Posted by mizzimad

Hey, don't forget Cag and MADfan in all of this. Equal venom, equal time!

Fair enough. In that case, the violin shards will be used on them.

And remember that I'm not a hater; I'm a not-like-Crista-as-much-as-the-rest-of-you-who-think-she-sh!ts-pure-gold...-er.

If not gold, I'm sure it's at *least* low-grade silver.