Mad #189

Mar 1977 · EC · 0.50 USD

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In "The Omenous," a hilariously grim parody of Welcome Back, Kotter, a perpetually unfunny teacher struggles to connect with a class of inner-city teens whose jokes are even worse than his. Written by Lou Silverstone and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Angelo Torres, this 1977 Mad issue delivers a laugh-filled satire of classroom culture, with Jack Rickard’s cover capturing the absurdity in full.

Contains 13 stories

The Omenous

7 pp · Satire-Parody

Gregory Peck [as Mr. Ambassador]Lee Remick [as Mrs. Ambassador]Billie Whitelaw [as Mrs. Warlock]David Warner [as Jennings]Patrick Troughton [as the priest]Leo McKern [as the exorcist]Harvey Stephens [as Demon]

One Morning in a Courtroom

1 pp · Humor

Mad's "Customized" Skateboards

2 pp · Humor

A Little Kid's Guide to Understanding the News

4 pp · Humor

More What's the Story...?

2 pp · Humor

One Afternoon While Running an Errand

1 pp · Humor

It's Adding Insult to Injury When...

2 pp · Humor

The Lighter Side of Winning

5 pp · Humor

The Human Race

2 pp · Satire-Parody

American Jokes They're Telling in Poland

3 pp · Humor

A Mad Look at Some Exciting New Job Opportunities

2 pp · Humor

One Evening at a Banquet Saluting an Outstanding American

1 pp · Humor

Welcome Back, Klodder

6 pp · Satire-Parody

Gabe Kaplan [as Gab Klodder]Marcia Strassman [as Mrs. Klodder]John Travolta [as Winnie Booberino]Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs [as Washingtongue]Robert Hegyes [as Juan Ecchstein]Ron Palillo [as Arnold Horseshot]John Sylvester White [as Mr. Woodmind]Henny Youngman [as Uncle Henny]

In "Welcome Back, Klodder," a perpetually unfunny teacher tries to connect with a class of inner-city students whose punchlines are even worse than his. Written with sharp, satirical timing, this six-page parody skewers the TV trope of the well-meaning but clueless educator, turning the classroom into a stand-up stage where nobody’s laughing—except maybe the reader.