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MADtv (season 9)
The ninth season of ''Mad TV'', an American sketch comedy series, originally aired in the United States on the Fox Network between September 13, 2003, and May 22, 2004. Summary Similar to its rival show, ''Saturday Night Live'', this season saw a considerable shake-up in the cast and much hiring and promotion to fill the void. Longtime cast member and last member of the original 1995-1996 cast, Debra Wilson, left the show, leaving this cast as the first with no one from the first season. Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, Ron Pederson, and Paul Vogt were upgraded to repertory status, while Simon Helberg was let go. New cast members hired this season include: Daniele Gaither, a member of The Groundlings who was trained by cast member Michael McDonald, a former cast member of the short-lived WB sketch show ''Hype'', and an extra on an early episode of ''MADtv'' in a blaxploitation parody about Bob Dole; Nicole Parker (who also appeared in a past episode of ''MADtv'' as an extra. Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Broadcasting Company
The Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly known simply as Fox and stylized in all caps as FOX, is an American commercial broadcast television network owned by Fox Corporation and headquartered in New York City, with master control operations and additional offices at the Fox Network Center in Los Angeles and the Fox Media Center in Tempe. Launched as a competitor to the Big Three television networks ( ABC, CBS, and NBC) on October 9, 1986, Fox went on to become the most successful attempt at a fourth television network. It was the highest- rated free-to-air network in the 18–49 demographic from 2004 to 2012 and again in 2020, and was the most-watched American television network in total viewership during the 2007–08 season. Fox and its affiliated companies operate many entertainment channels in international markets, but these do not necessarily air the same programming as the U.S. network. Most viewers in Canada have access to at least one U.S.-based Fox affiliate, either ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa Paull
Melissa is a female given name. The name comes from the Greek language, Greek word μέλισσα (''mélissa''), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (''meli''), "honey". In Hittite language, Hittite, ''melit'' signifies "honey". ''Melissa'' also refers to the plant ''Melissa officinalis'' (family Lamiaceae), known as lemon balm. Melissa is a common variant form, with others being Malissa, Melesa, Melessa, Meliza, Mellisa, Melosa, and Molissa. In Ireland it is sometimes used as a feminine form of the Gaelic male name ''Maoilíosa'', which means "servant of Jesus", which is of an origin independent of the Hittites. According to Greek mythology, perhaps reflecting Minoan culture, making her the daughter of a Cretan king Melisseus, whose ''-issos'' ending is Pre-Greek, Melissa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey and from whom bees were believed to have received their name. She was one of the nymph nurses of Zeus, sister to Amalthea (mythology), Amalthei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Hawk
Anthony Frank Hawk (born May 12, 1968), nicknamed Birdman, is an American professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, and the owner of the skateboard company Birdhouse. A pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding, Hawk completed the first documented " 900" skateboarding trick in 1999. He also licensed a skateboarding video game series named after him published by Activision that same year. He retired from competing professionally in 2003 and is regarded as one of the most influential skateboarders of all time. Hawk has been involved in various philanthropic activities throughout his career, and is the founder of the Tony Hawk Foundation (now named The Skatepark Project), which helps to build skateparks in underprivileged areas around the world. Early life Tony Hawk was born on May 12, 1968, in San Diego, California, to Nancy (1924-2019) and Frank Peter Rupert Hawk, and was raised in San Diego. He has two older sisters, Pat and Lenore, and an older brother, Steve. As a child, Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trish Stratus
Patricia Anne Stratigeas (; born December 18, 1975) better known by the ring name Trish Stratus is a Canadian professional wrestler, actress and yoga instructor. She is currently signed to WWE. Often regarded as one of the greatest Women's Performers of all time, she was also one of the most popular wrestlers in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She is considered one of the icons of the Attitude Era. After beginning her career as a fitness model, Stratigeas began working for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which was later renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Early in her career, she was mostly involved in sexually themed storylines, such as managing the team T & A, and a kayfabe affair with Vince McMahon's Mr. McMahon character. As Stratus spent more time in the ring, her perceived wrestling skills strengthened and her popularity increased. Because of this, she was made a one-time WWE Hardcore Champion, three-time " WWE Babe of the Year" and was proclaimed "Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Helms
Gregory Shane Helms (born July 12, 1974) is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. He is currently signed with WWE under a legends contract, as a wrestler and as a backstage producer. In WWE, Helms has wrestled as The Hurricane, Gregory Helms, and Hurricane Helms. He is also known for his time with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he wrestled as "Sugar" Shane Helms. Helms first began wrestling in 1991 at the age of 17, and wrestled in numerous Independent circuit, independent Professional wrestling promotion, promotions, including the OMEGA Championship Wrestling, Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts, winning numerous Cruiserweight (professional wrestling), light heavyweight and tag team Championship (professional wrestling), championships. In 1999, he signed with WCW, and gained fame as "Sugar" Shane Helms, a member of 3 Count. During his time there he won both the WCW Hardcore Championship and the WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1991–2007) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Willard
Frederic Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian, and writer. He was best known for his roles in the Rob Reiner mockumentary film ''This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984); the Christopher Guest mockumentaries ''Waiting for Guffman'' (1996), '' Best in Show'' (2000), ''A Mighty Wind'' (2003), '' For Your Consideration'' (2006), and ''Mascots'' (2016); and the ''Anchorman'' films; as well as for his television roles on ''Fernwood 2 Night'', ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', and ''Modern Family'' the latter of which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Early life Frederic Charles Willard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 18, 1933. Willard's mother, Ruth (née Weinman) was a housewife. His father, Frederick Charles Willard, died in 1945 when he was 12 years old. He was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Willard graduated from the Kentucky Military Institute in 1951 and the Virginia Military Institute in 1955. He was stationed in Germany wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Davidson
Thomas Davidson (born November 10, 1963) is an American comedian and actor. He was an original cast member on the sketch comedy TV show ''In Living Color'', Mitchell on ''Between Brothers'' (1997-1999), Dexter on ''Malcolm & Eddie'' (1999-2000), Oscar Proud on ''The Proud Family'' (2001-2005) & its 2022 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, revival, Rushon in ''Booty Call'' (1997), Womack in ''Bamboozled'' (2000), ''Black Dynamite'' (2009) and its subsequent television series. In 2022, Davidson appeared on Storybound reading from his book, ''Living in Color: What's Funny about Me''. Early years Born Anthony Reed in Greenville, Mississippi, Davidson was abandoned in the trash at 18 months old, before being rescued by the woman who became his adoptive mother. He was a child of an interracial adoption, being that his adoptive parents are white. His parents changed his name to Thomas Davidson when they adopted him. He has two older white siblings, Michael and Beryle. He and his fam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Alba
Jessica Marie Alba ( ; born April 28, 1981) is an American actress and businesswoman. She began her television and movie appearances at age 13 in '' Camp Nowhere'' and '' The Secret World of Alex Mack'' (1994), and rose to prominence at age 19 as the lead actress of the television series '' Dark Angel'' (2000–2002), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Her big screen breakthrough came in ''Honey'' (2003). She soon established herself as a Hollywood actress, and has starred in numerous box office hits throughout her career, including ''Fantastic Four'' (2005), '' Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'' (2007), '' Good Luck Chuck'' (2007), '' The Eye'' (2008), ''Valentine's Day'' (2010), '' Little Fockers'' (2010), and '' Mechanic: Resurrection'' (2016). She is a frequent collaborator of director Robert Rodriguez, having starred in '' Sin City'' (2005), ''Machete'' (2010), '' Spy Kids: All the Time in the World'' (2011), ''Machete Kills'' (2013), and '' Sin City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil LaMarr
Phillip LaMarr (born January 24, 1967) is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. LaMarr was one of the original featured cast members on the sketch comedy television series ''Mad TV''. His voice acting roles in animated series include John Stewart / Green Lantern in ''Justice League'' and ''Justice League Unlimited'', Hermes Conrad in ''Futurama'', the title characters of ''Samurai Jack'' and ''Static Shock'', and Wilt in ''Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends''. He has also provided voices for video game franchises including ''Metal Gear'', ''Jak and Daxter'', ''Darksiders'', ''Final Fantasy'', ''Infamous'', ''Dead Island'', ''Kingdom Hearts'', and ''Mortal Kombat''. He also played as Browntooth the Goblin rogue in a Critical Role One-Shot "The Goblins". In film, he played Marvin in ''Pulp Fiction''. He also appeared in ''Kill the Man'', ''Free Enterprise'', '' Cherish'', and ''Manna from Heaven''. Early life LaMarr was born in Los Angeles. He is a graduate of the Harva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artie Lange
Artie is a masculine given name, usually a diminutive of Arthur. Notable people with the given name include: People * Artie Bettles (1891–1971), Australian rules footballer * Artie Butler (born 1942), American popular music arranger, songwriter and pianist * Artie Cobb (born 1942), American poker player * Artie P. Hatzes (born 1957), American astronomer * Artie Kornfeld (born 1942), American musician, record producer and music executive best known as the music promoter for the Woodstock Festival * Artie Lange (born 1967), American actor and comedian on ''The Howard Stern Show'' and ''Mad TV'' * Artie Malvin (1922–2006), American composer and vocalist on The Crew Chiefs and with Glenn Miller's band * Artie Pew Jr. (1898–1959), American college football and basketball player * Artie Shaw (1910–2004), American jazz clarinetist, composer and bandleader * Artie Simek (1916–1975), American calligrapher best known as a letterer for Marvel Comics * Artie Smith (born 1970), Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Sasso
Will may refer to: Common meanings * Will and testament, instructions for the disposition of one's property after death * Will (philosophy), or willpower * Will (sociology) * Will, volition (psychology) * Will, a modal verb - see Shall and will People and fictional characters * Will (comics) (1927–2000), a comic strip artist * Will (given name), a list of people and fictional characters named Will or Wil * Will (surname) * Will (Brazilian footballer) (born 1973) Arts, entertainment, and media Films * '' Will: G. Gordon Liddy'', a 1982 TV film * ''Will'' (1981 film), an American drama * ''Will'' (2011 film), a British sports drama * ''Bandslam'', a 2008 film with the working title ''Will'' Literature * ''Will'' (novel), by Christopher Rush * ''Will'', an autobiography by G. Gordon Liddy Music * Will (band), a Canadian electronic music act * ''Will'' (Julianna Barwick album), a 2016 album by Julianna Barwick * ''Will'' (Leo O'Kelly album), a 2011 album by Leo O'Kelly *''W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Borstein
Alexandrea Borstein (born February 15, 1971) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. Borstein voices Lois Griffin on the animated comedy television series '' Family Guy'' (1999–present), and won a Primetime Emmy Award for the role. She gained acclaim for starring as Susie Myerson in the comedy-drama series ''The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'' (2017–present), which has earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Borstein also had lead roles as various characters on the sketch comedy series ''MADtv'' (1997–2009), as well as Dawn Forchette in the medical comedy series '' Getting On'' (2013–2015). She had supporting roles in numerous films, including ''The Lizzie McGuire Movie'', ''Catwoman'' (2004), ''Good Night, and Good Luck'' (2005), ''Dinner for Schmucks'' (2010), ''Ted'' (2012), ''ParaNorman'' (2012), and '' A Million Ways to Die in the West'' (2014). Borstein spent her childhood in Deerfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, before moving with her family to Northridge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
