After seven years away, MADtv has returned for a 15th season -- with a new cast and a new network. Is it the right time for a revival? How will this summer series perform for The CW in the ratings? Will it be cancelled again or will it be renewed for a 16th season? Stay tuned.MADtv features pop-culture parodies and politically incorrect humor. The current cast of players include Jeremy Howard, Adam Ray, Carlie Craig, Chelsea Davison, Amir K, Lyric Lewis, Piotr Michael, and Michelle Ortiz.The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- usually the next day, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest.
- 7/27/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The “MADtv” revival is coming to The CW this month and will include a slew of original cast members. TVLine reports that Nicole Sullivan, who formed part of the series from 1995 to 2001 and Will Sasso, cast member from 1997 to 2002, will guest star on the series premiere July 26.
The site also confirms that Bobby Lee, who had a role on the variety series from 2001 to 2009, will appear in an upcoming episode. The new “MADtv” will feature appearances from two original cast members every episode, who will join the new cast: Carlie Craig, Chelsea Davison, Jeremy D. Howard, Amir K, Lyric Lewis, Piotr Michael, Michelle Ortiz and Adam Ray.
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Back in January, The CW aired a “MADtv 20th Anniversary Reunion.” The one-hour retrospective featured classic clips from the show’s 14 seasons, interwoven with new comedy material that included 19 series alumni.
The site also confirms that Bobby Lee, who had a role on the variety series from 2001 to 2009, will appear in an upcoming episode. The new “MADtv” will feature appearances from two original cast members every episode, who will join the new cast: Carlie Craig, Chelsea Davison, Jeremy D. Howard, Amir K, Lyric Lewis, Piotr Michael, Michelle Ortiz and Adam Ray.
Read More: The CW Network Is Reviving ‘MadTV’ as Primetime Series w/ “New Comedy Voices”
Back in January, The CW aired a “MADtv 20th Anniversary Reunion.” The one-hour retrospective featured classic clips from the show’s 14 seasons, interwoven with new comedy material that included 19 series alumni.
- 7/12/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
When it comes to summer TV fare, The CW isn’t just getting even, it’s getting Mad. The network today announced the cast for its reboot of MADtv. The sketch comedy program will feature eight up-and-comers, four men and four women, to star in the show’s skits. The cast includes Carlie Craig, Chelsea Davison, Jeremy D. Howard, Amir K, Lyric Lewis, Piotr Michael, Michelle Ortiz and Adam Ray. The network also said that some of its past stars will make guest appearances in the upcoming season. As far as who that might be, that remains a mystery. MADtv aired on Fox from 1995-2009. The Emmy-winning series propelled the careers of Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele and Artie Lange among others. The network has ordered eight episodes of MADtv. It makes its debut July 26 at 9 Et/Pt.
- 6/15/2016
- by David Eckstein
- Hitfix
The CW’s “MadTV” reboot has cast eight new comedians for its revival of the sketch comedy show, the network announced on Wednesday. Jeremy D. Howard, Adam Ray, Amir K, Michelle Ortiz, Lyric Lewis, Carlie Craig, Piotr Michael and “@Midnight’s” Chelsea Davison comprise the cast for the new version of Fox’s answer to “Saturday Night Live,” which will premiere on Tuesday, July 26 at 9 p.m. Et. Eight new one-hour episodes will feature the sketch comedians, with original cast members returning as individual episode hosts. Also Read: 'MADtv' to Return to CW as Primetime Series “MADtv is all about the cast and their characters.
- 6/15/2016
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Update with full cast list: Jeremy Howard (CBS Diversity Showcase), Adam Ray (The Heat, Spy), Carlie Craig (Todrick), Chelsea Davison (These Girls), Amir K (Last Comic Standing), Lyric Lewis (CBS Diversity Showcase), Piotr Michael (The Howard Stern Show) and Michelle Ortiz (CBS Diversity Showcase are set as the new cast members for the CW’s revival of Emmy-winning sketch comedy series MadTV. The network unveiled the cast today. The series premieres Tuesday, July 26 at 9…...
- 6/15/2016
- Deadline TV
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