[MADtv] Episode S14E04 (Aired 2008-10-04)

[Miss Information]

MADtv: Best of Sexy, Dirty, Politics

Special Appearance by Repertory Players: Keegan-Michael Key, Bobby Lee, Arden Myrin, and Nicole Parker

Special Appearance by Feature Players: Erica Ash

Special Appearance by Repertory Players (old footage): Crista Flanagan

Special Appearances by Former Cast Members: Daniele Gaither, Michael McDonald, Frank Caliendo, Stephnie Wier, Paul Vogt, Ike Barinholtz, Ron Pederson, Andrew Daly, Will Sasso, Debra Wilson, Jill-Michele Melean, Nelson Ascensio, Nicole Sullivan, Mo Collins, Aries Spears, Christian Duguay, and Jordan Peele

The Obama's and McCain's open MADtv's Best of Sexy Dirty Politics:
Barack (Keegan-Michael Key) and Michelle Obama (Erica Ash) open MADtv's Sexy Dirty Politics edition, but the McCain's come in with John (Bobby Lee) wearing a Barack Obama shirt (who he thought was a young James Earl Jones) to make himself seem more connected with the young voters, demanding equal time on the show.

MADtv Presidential Debate #1-2: #1002

Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton: "Obama": #1308

Political Smear Ad: John McCain: #1314

Angela: Presidential Stalkers: #1001

Political Smear Ad: Barack & Hillary: #1314

Politically Incorrect: Marriage: #722

The Obama's and McCain's take Question from the Audience:
The Obama's field a question about romance and find they are unable to control themselves. They then go to the back for a 'standing' appointment. The McCain's make small talk while this is happening.

West Wing #614

Obama Questions Sarah Palin:
Barack invites Sarah Palin (Nicole Parker) to the stage to ask her about how she would handle international relations, and poverty. Her solution is to have a pool party with the delegates from the other nation, and give the hungry casseroles made by the immigrants and the homeless.

Death to America! #1008

Letters to Lincoln: #925

The Suffering of Barack Obama and John McCain
Barack and John compare there sufferings, John is disgusted by Barack's version of suffering, which include being dunked in a charity dunk tank by being hit in the face with a soft ball by Alec Baldwin's daughter, wearing parachute pants to a Public Enemy concert, and an uncomfortable experience with Nicholas Cage at the premier of Bangkok Dangerous, while his version of suffering include being dumped in human waste, being parachuted into enemy territory, and his time in a POW camp.

Music Video: Kim Jong Il "Crazy": #1201

Obama's, McCain's, and Sarah Palin Close the Show
Barack says that he had a lot of fun, while John didn't know what was going on thinking everything was in Spanish, and Sarah considered it as fun as shooting a moose from a helicopter. Barak then leaves everyone with the message of choose wisely.

[MADfan2004]

Uh... I'm not too sure about this one. Leave the political satire to SNL, MADtv. Though I guess this makes sense since October 4 is the last day to register to vote.

And how is there an episode in October anyway? That's when baseball playoffs start.

[tvmanismadformad]

I don't like this idea for the same reason as MADfan2004. It seems to SNL mostly because this is what SNL will be doing every Thursday this October (it will be 90 minutes of Weekend Update, which is already harder to get through 10 minutes of). And what I like about MADtv is that they are not so political. They are more character, and impression oriented. Now they are getting more political, and I don't like it.

As for MADfan2004 other comment, baseball playoffs don't start till the 7th.
I also don't like how fast this season is going. I mean we only have a 14 episode and by this point we would have gone past 4 of them. It worries me if we are only having half a season, or if we are having a schedule similar to last season strike season. 4 new episodes break, 5 episodes break, 5 episodes break in some order. I am also starting to think that MAD may have more than 14 episode this season. I mean the only source that I have been able to find of this is from mizzimad's posts, and remember he said that Matt was a repertory player when he wasn't, so who knows, maybe he might be wrong about this?

[edkedkedk]

Well, I just hope to see how Nicole and the rest of the cast pulls this one off.

Though I must say, I never really liked MADtv's politically-themed skits. No idea why, but I think if MADtv continues on, it might give the impression that they are following SNL.

[potroastpig]

Originally Posted by tvmanismadformad

I don't like this idea for the same reason as MADfan2004. It seems to SNL mostly because this is what SNL will be doing every Thursday this October (it will be 90 minutes of Weekend Update, which is already harder to get through 10 minutes of). And what I like about MADtv is that they are not so political. They are more character, and impression oriented. Now they are getting more political, and I don't like it.

THey do that every Thursday!?!? I didn't know that. Weekend Update is amazing, I don't understand how 10 min can be to hard to get through, I love weekend update! Although Amy is leaving SNL after the elections

[tvmanismadformad]

It says returning favourites of presidents, scandals, and senators. Does that mean that we may see some old cast members return in political roles. Could we see Michael McDonald's John Kerry, Will Sasso's Bill Clinton, or in an extremely rare case Frank Caliendo's George W. Bush again?

[Dartanian]

you will possibly see all of those impressions, however none of them will be new. Think MADtv circa episodes 1301-1304. I hate to be a pessimist, but it will likely be a showcase of the best of political sketches from seasons 13, possibly 12 if we're lucky, and probably some repeated stuff from the beginning of season 14. If I had to fathom a guess, I would say we'll be seeing some of these sketches:

- Under Barack Obama
- Deomcratic Woman of the Year Award
- DPTTM: Obama and Hilary
- Governor Castel Resigns (or whatever the hell that was)
- Probably at least 1 sketch with Frank Caliendo as Bush.
- So You Think You Can Dance? Presidential Edition.

I hope I'm pleasantly surprised, but I don't have high hopes.

[tvmanismadformad]

So by what you're saying, is that MAD is wasting an episode on another stupid review show possibly. All I can say to that is a disappointed wow. But then again, it does mention Nicole playing Sarah Palin, and she hasn't played her before so...

[edkedkedk]

What?! Another 'Best Of' episode? Meh.

[adamfishercox]

To all those who said "I'd rather see an encore than MADtv Extras," bingo. here it is. There will be new stuff, but honestly, this is a waste of an episode of a VERY. SHORT. SEASON.

Come on, Mad. Get some characters going. There have been literally no new characters since season 12, save for Nacho Hernandez. BRING HIM BACK, and give the newbies a chance to show their characters. Your political stuff has never been as funny as your other stuff and frankly, it's usually crap.

[edkedkedk]

I understand that MADtv is trying to keep up with the pace of the Presidential Elections, but devoting a whole episode to it when most of it isn't new is really not a good idea.

[nick]

As long as they show that Michael/Ron debate sketch, I'll be happy. That was one of my favorite sketches back when I first watched MADtv. Although I do expect a lot of Season 11-13 sketches, with a few Kim Jong Il moments stuck in there. I'd want some I'm Sorry Mrs. Jackson as well... but Season 14 viewers can't be choosers.

[funny_guy]

I hope its more of a half and half episode with half new stuff mixed in with encore sketches rather than all old stuff.

[Planned Disaster]

they seem to be not stretching this season out very well for one that's going to have only 14 episodes.



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[adamfishercox]

WAIT... if she's "Debuting" her Sarah P impression here, why is it supposedly in 1403?

[edkedkedk]

The show switches sketches around and around, you never know.

[Planned Disaster]

Originally Posted by Miss Information

[B] Bobby Lee introduces his “John McCain” and Arden Myrin debuts her “Cindy McCain.”

Why are they saying they're "debuting" these impressions if they've already been debuted

[nicoleparkerfan8]

I caught the promo. I saw a new sketch with the Obamas and McCains. Pictures can be found here. I saw "Under Barack Obama," something with Mo as Barbara Bush [She was excersizing (I cant think of the sketch right off the top of my head)], and I saw Frank Caliendo as Bush. Sorry I can't think of what the sketches were called or whatever. It was almost midnight, and I got a whopping 2 hours of sleep the night before. It looks good. Although, I'm an optimist when it come to MAD.

[edkedkedk]

I said it before and I'll say it again: A 'Best Of' episode in a 14 episode Season is NOT good.

[Planned Disaster]

Unless they're not counting it in their 14 episode total. This is probably how they're going to have a full season- stretch out the 14 epsidoes and put a bunch of best of's inbetween. Last year they said there was going to be 18 episodes but they didnt count those four best of's in September