Does MAD TV have a rightward slant to it? Not that it matters or will

[NNguyenMD]

make a difference, I don't watch it much anyways. But it seems like its political sketches tilt more on humiliating liberals than providing critical commentary on Bush's failed policies. I suppose I shouldn't expect much from Rupert Murdoch's answer to SNL.

Chapelle and Daily Show are infinitly better than both SNl and Mad TV in all aspects if you ask me.

[Sandpiper]

1. With Uncle Rupert signing their checks

What would you expect?

The only reason the Simpsons get away with their left leaning political commentary is because they're such a cash cow for Faux.

[Stirk]

2. I've never noticed a political slant to MadTV of any sort.

They seem to me more like... I don't know... humor for people that read Us Magazine. You know... just that apolitical, pop-culture, bubblegum humor.

They do some funny skits at times. I usually enjoy it more than SNL- but it's not exactly socially relevant political satire or anything. :D

[LostInAnomie]

3. I guess since it is catered to people who aren't cultured enough for SNL..

... most jokes would be slanted to the right.

[HeatherG.]

4. It Slants Right

I noticed it a while ago. They have this returning character, an awkward, dorky, adolescent girl with a video camera who is always trying to document discrimination. Obviously, they are making fun of liberals. They make fun of liberals more often, and usually in a more biting way. I saw them slam Charelton Heston badly before too, so they probably do have at least one liberal comedy writer.

[mcscajun]

5. I don't watch it...but Bill O'Reilly was on it last night…

…so I'd have to assume a rightward slant to the show.

[Stop_the_War]

6. Bill O'Reilly was the host?

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[mcscajun]

9. I don't know what his role was…I just happened to see the listing…

and I had to see for myself that it was for real.

I tuned in long enough to see his ugly mug, and changed the channel. Fast.

[Gold Metal Flake]

7. Yes, I've noticed it.

Often in the form of one liners or skit closing references.

[Deja Q]

8. They slam everyone. Go watch 'The Critic' (1994, ABC). It was right-wing

or at least it never got a chance to bash repukes... fortunately they kept the anti-clinton stuff to a minimum and kept with a funny plot.

The ones they had last year of * were hilarious.

[K-W]

10. The critic was not right wing. Stop trying to generalize everything.

Not everything has a political slant. You can have a point of view without taking a side in any political or cultural conflicts.

[Deja Q]

11. Why don't you go WATCH THE SHOW? I did a couple weeks ago:

The episodes were not one big right-wing mandate. But they did have occasional anti-Clinton jokes that were steeped in reich-wing ideology.

Go watch it again. Speaking against Clinton seemed political, if you ask me. :eyes:

Sigh. Here's a link to get you started, if you're more into reading reviews than watching the show for yourself: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=%22the+critic%22+clinton+joke+sherman&btnG=Search

Not always in every link...

[UdoKier]

12. I think it slants right, esp. post 9-11

And I don't know the character's name, but there is a very offensive Asian stereotype recurring character done by Bobby Lee. He should be ashamed of himself for doing that crap. Some guy who is totally clueless, refuses to learn a word of English.

I hate shit like that on Mad TV