MADtv Revived as Prime-Time Series for The CW

BURBANK: The sketch comedy show MADtv is returning to television, set for The CW in prime time.

Eight one-hour episodes have been ordered by The CW from Telepictures. Classic episodes from the 14 seasons of the show’s original late-night run are available to stream on The CW’s digital network, CW Seed.

The new MADtv will star up-and-coming comedy voices and will feature special appearances from returning cast members of the original late-night series as hosts of each episode.

Executive producer/showrunner David E. Salzman said: “The MADtv franchise is as vibrant as ever thanks largely to social and digital media appealing to a fan base numbering in the millions that relates to the show’s brand of authentic and irreverent cross-cultural comedy. We will continue to present the hard-hitting, laugh-out-loud, wall-to-wall pop culture parody our fans expect, but in a fresh, new way.”