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Comedy Cult Classic

A parade of offbeat vignettes, celebrity oddities, and satirical shocks from the mind of Mr. Mike.

MR. MIKE'S MONDO VIDEO

The TV show that can't be shown on TV!

1979 · 1h 15m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Mike O'Donoghue's parody of "Mondo Cane" showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thomas Alva Edison's "Elephant Electrocution".

Quick Answer

What is Mr. Mike's Mondo Video about?

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video is a 1979 American comedy film directed by Michael O'Donoghue about a series of bizarre and irreverent vignettes linked by Mr. Mike's commentary.

Programmer's Pick

If you ever wondered what would happen if Saturday Night Live crashed into a mondo shockumentary, Mr. Mike's Mondo Video is your answer. Michael O'Donoghue lets his freak flag fly, wrangling SNL stars and cult icons into a parade of sketches so odd even your weirdest uncle might blink. Consider it the fever dream your TV was afraid to broadcast.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video is an anarchic, plotless comedy composed of wild vignettes tied together by Mr. Mike's sardonic commentary. Every sequence is an exercise in the absurd: Dan Aykroyd reveals his webbed toes, a congregation worships Jack Lord as their deity, and a French restaurant prides itself on abusing American customers. There’s even a tongue-in-cheek tour of an Amsterdam school dedicated to teaching cats how to swim. With appearances by SNL alumni and a parade of oddball sketches, the film gleefully parodies shockumentaries and satirical newsreels, continually pushing the envelope with its surreal humor and gross-out gags. Expect low-budget chaos, irreverence, and cult personalities in this offbeat spoof.

Details & Specs

Director
Michael O'Donoghue
Writers
Mitch Glazer, Michael O'Donoghue, Emily Prager, Dirk Wittenborn
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 15m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Mr Mikes Mondo Video

Why This Matters

Conceived and directed by SNL writer Michael O'Donoghue, this 1979 spoof of Mondo Cane features a roster of Saturday Night Live cast members and hosts alongside notable musicians and artists, reflecting a unique cross-section of late-1970s counterculture and comedy.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

SNL Alumni Antics

Features an ensemble of Saturday Night Live talent including Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Jane Curtin, and more, all in offbeat and unexpected roles.

Cult Mondo Parody

A wild send-up of mondo documentaries, the film serves up fake exposés, bizarre rituals, and tabloid-worthy oddities with tongue firmly in cheek.

Celebrity Mutants

From webbed toes to Jack Lord worship, celebrities are thrown into delightfully bizarre scenarios you won't find anywhere else.

Gross-Out Sketches

Irreverent, surreal, and not for the squeamish, the film leans heavily into absurd and sometimes shocking comedic set-pieces.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Mr. Mike's Mondo Video released? +

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video was released in 1979.

Who directed Mr. Mike's Mondo Video? +

Michael O'Donoghue directed Mr. Mike's Mondo Video.

How long is Mr. Mike's Mondo Video? +

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video has a runtime of 75 minutes.

What genre is Mr. Mike's Mondo Video? +

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video is a comedy.

Where can I watch Mr. Mike's Mondo Video? +

You can watch Mr. Mike's Mondo Video on SassyFlix.

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