Synopsis
Mad Movies with the L.A. Connection is a 1985 syndicated television show produced by the comedy troupe the L.A. Connection. Every episode is a spoof of a classic movie where the video is the original but all the dialogue is overdubbed with humorous dialogue written and voiced by the L.A. Connection, in a manner similar to Woody Allen's feature-length film What's Up, Tiger Lily?. During one season, 26 half-hour episodes were produced. Before producing the series, the L.A. Connection did live comedy dubbing of films at the Ken Theater and the Nuart Theater in Los Angeles. The original run was syndicated to local stations by Four Star Television during the 1985-1986 television season; it was later seen in reruns on Nick at Nite from 1987 to 1989.
Episodes
Season 11E1Cyrano de BergeracJosé Ferrer plays the famous poet who becomes a job-hungry egomaniac in this version. Plus, in the Home Movie, an alien invasion.30m2E2Santa Fe TrailRon Reagan Jr. (Errol Flynn) has a nightmare that his father (Ronald Reagan) is running against Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency.30m3E3The Little PrincessShirley Temple is possessed by a doll, and only a song-and-dance exorcism can save her.30m4E4A Star is BornJanet Gaynor is an unfortunate little girl who needs a date in this reworking30m5E5Shock (pt 1)The only two-episode Mad Movie parodies the lust, intrigue and murder of a soap opera... and finds a doctor (Vincent Price) who still makes house calls! Actress Anabel Shaw, who starred in the original film, gives an interview with host Kent Scov.30m6E6Shock (Pt 2)The conclusion of this two-parter30m7E7Night of the Living DeadA party with no food or drink becomes a wild free-for-all for Judith O'Dea and Duane Jones. Features a special appearance by Harry Medved, co-creator (with brother Michael) of the Golden Turkey Awards, and a visit to the School of Magic, via the Home Movie.30m8E8Nothing SacredA woman (Carole Lombard) hires a detective (Fredric March) to locate her friends---who are over the rainbow; plus, how to spot top enemy agent Alexander Zolkov in the Home Movie.30m9E9Sherlock Holmes and the Secret WeaponHolmes and Watson (Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce) are hired to stop a conspiracy from stealing library books and selling them on the black market; and the fantastic tale of "Super Baby" in the Home Movie.30m10E10Doll FaceA behind-the-scenes look at the world of beauty contests, with Vivian Blaine, Dennis O'Keefe, Perry Como and Carmen Miranda; plus, the Home Movie has the answer for thirsty travelers everywhere: "Beer Beach"!30m11E11Under California StarsA compulsive gambler (Roy Rogers) cannot control his urges. In addition, the Home Movie tells us about 'The Giant'.30m12E12My Favorite BrunetteIn a spoof of this Bob Hope classic, the head of a gangster family receives a death threat. Also, the Home Movie tells the tale of the notorious siblings, "The Buck Brothers".30m13E13Outpost in MoroccoA spy thriller in which the hero pulls the plug on water thieves. Guest appearance by Marie Windsor, who played Cara in the original 1949 film. Also, the Home Movie reveals the story of the Russian athlete, Little Olga.30m14E14The Inspector GeneralDanny Kaye is a rock star with a military look in this parody; plus, the origin of huge food in the Home Movie.30m15E15D.O.A.In a spoof of "I Love Lucy," a man (Edmond O'Brien) searches for his missing wife and winds up falling in love with his wife's friend Ethel. Also, the Home Movie examines the story of a family who went from "Rags to Riches".30m16E16The StrangerA sleazy tabloid editor (Edward G. Robinson) wants to make former hunchback Quasimodo (Orson Welles) the subject of an article in this spoof. Also, the Home Movie takes us on a visit to "Christmas Land".30m17E17This Is the ArmyIn this spoof of the Irving Berlin musical, President Reagan decides to reenlist in order to supervise things from the inside; plus, the Home Movie, "Future Wives".30m18E18Beneath the 12-Mile ReefJack Cousteau (Gilbert Roland) and crew try to stop marauders from stripping the ocean floor of the endangered sea brain. Also: an interview with actress Terry Moore, who starred in the original 1953 film, and the Home Movie, "The Rainmaker".30m19E19The Perils of PaulineAgainst her husband's (John Lund) wishes, Pauline (Betty Hutton) runs for mayor in this parody; also, Home Movies examines "Home Entertainment".30m20E20Decameron NightsThe not so "happily-ever-after" part of romance is seen when Cinderella (Joan Fontaine) and her prince (Louis Jourdan) experience marital problems; plus, Home Movies looks at the latest exercise fad, "Baby-Robics".30m21E21Captain ScarlettNo one is safe when Robin Hood, Red Riding Hood and Captain Scarlett (Richard Greene, Leonora Amar, Nedrick Young) join forces to fight tyranny in this parody; plus, the Home Movie, "Oddities II".30m22E22The OutlawBilly the Kid, Bat Masterson and Doc Holliday (Jack Buetel, Thomas Mitchell, Walter Huston) rub elbows in this offbeat version of Howard Hughes' classic; plus, the Home Movie, "Un-Electric Cowboy".30m23E23Zorro's Fighting LegionIn this spoof, the masked avenger (Reed Hadley) faces a deadly challenge from a mechanical villain; plus, the Home Movie, "Zombie Kids".30m24E24The Divorce of Lady XA swingers' magazine provides the setting for this parody, starring Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier; plus, the Home Movie, "The Fable".30m25E25Mad Movies Double FeatureRobbery suspects abound in this double feature including "Dressed to Kill (1946)," with Holmes and Watson in pursuit of midget thieves; and "Daniel Boone (1936)" (George O'Brien) in search of the local hoods who stole his coonskin cap.30m26E26The Best of Mad MoviesHost (and L.A. Connection founder) Kent Skov looks back at highlights from the previous episodes, and the gang voice an all new Mad Movie made from rejected bits of the previous films. (final episode)30m
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