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The Mad Magazine TV Special
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The Mad Magazine TV Special

1974-01-01 · 22 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Animation · TV Movie

An animated adaptation of the notorious satire comic magazine. The skits include a look at a modern American car factory, the inner workings of a hospital, and a parody of The Godfather.

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Directors
Chris K. Ishii, Jimmy T. Murakami, Gordon Bellamy
Production companies
Focus Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patricia Bright
Allen SwiftAllen Swift
Gene KlavanGene Klavan
Hetty Galen
Herbert Duncan
Bryna Raeburn
Len MaxwellLen Maxwell

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