Mad #141

Mar 1971 · EC · 0.35 USD

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In the satirical satire "Catch-All-22," a World War II pilot at an American air base in the Italian Theater pushes the limits of logic and absurdity in a desperate bid to escape the Army Air Force, all while chaos and madness swirl around him. Written by Stan Hart and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Mort Drucker, the story captures the surreal tension of wartime bureaucracy with biting humor. The cover, by Jack Rickard, perfectly sets the tone with its exaggerated, deadpan style.

Contains 18 stories

Catch-All-22

7 pp · Satire-Parody

Alan Arkin [as Capt. Schmoessarian]Martin Balsam [as Col. Catheter]Richard Benjamin [as Major Dandy]Art Garfunkel [as Capt. Nutly]Jack Gilford [as Doc]Jon Voight [as Lt. Wheelerdealer]Anthony Perkins [as Chaplain Tapdance]Paula Prentiss [as Nurse Ducky]Orson Welles [as Gen. Draidle]Donald Sutherland [as Hawkeye Pierce]Elliott Gould [as Trapper John McIntyre]

In a satirical twist on the classic "Catch-22," a desperate pilot at an American air base in the Italian Theater during World War II spins through a maze of bureaucratic absurdity, trying every loophole and ruse he can imagine to escape the Army Air Force—while the world around him spirals into ever more surreal chaos.

On a Streetcorner Downtown

1 pp · Humor

Mad Clippings to Leave Lying Around

2 pp · Satire-Parody

Spy Vs. Spy

1 pp · Humor

The Black SpyThe White Spy

Get It Out of Your System Land

3 pp · Humor

A Mad Look at Obedience Training

2 pp · Humor

Marching Songs for Crusaders, Militants and Assorted, Sundry Non-Conformists

3 pp · Satire-Parody

The Snowy Air Force Base

1 pp · Humor

Major HawksPrivate Doves

A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Shopping Center

2 pp · Satire-Parody

One Hot Day on the Desert

1 pp · Humor

A Mad Look at Tropical Fish

5 pp · Satire-Parody

You Never Really Get Used to...

2 pp · Humor

The Lighter Side of Clubs and Organizations

5 pp · Humor

One Evening in a Bath Tub

1 pp · Humor

The Psychology of Snoring

2 pp · Humor

Spy Vs. Spy

1 pp · Humor

The Black SpyThe White Spy

How-Are-Ya, Five-0?

6 pp · Satire-Parody

Jack Lord [as Steve McGarrish]James MacArthur [as Dummy Williams]Cam Fong [as Gung-Ho]Zulu [as Loco]Leo G. Carroll [as Mr. Asmus]Zsa Zsa Gabor [as Mrs. Asmus]Buddy Hackett [as Rocky]George C. Scott [as Benson O'Connor]Richard Denning [as The Governor]

In this 1971 Mad parody, a clueless detective and his equally bewildered team launch a bumbling search across Hawaii for a missing cultural artifact, turning the iconic TV crime drama into a delightfully absurd satire. The humor comes from the characters' obliviousness and the exaggerated, deadpan delivery of their misadventures.

Pinocchio

1 pp · Satire-Parody

PinocchioGeppettoThe Blue Fairy