Mad Rewind: Nicole Sullivan on The Vancome Lady, MADtv Auditions, and Finding Her Funny

Welcome to Season Two of Mad Rewind! In this exciting premiere, host Brandi welcomes her comedy crush and original MADtv cast member, the incredibly hilarious Nicole Sullivan. Nicole dives deep into her iconic six-season run on MADtv. She shares her early days of thinking she would perform regional Shakespeare to finding her comedic voice.Episode Highlights:The LA Hustle: Nicole recounts moving to Los Angeles with just $1,000. She shares her experience temping at Nestle during the day and working late-night shifts at Domino's Pizza. The MADtv Audition: She reveals how she navigated the audition using rudimentary characters and Post-it notes stuck to her legs. Character Origins: Learn the real-life inspirations behind fan favorites, such as a Lancome counter employee inspiring The Vancome Lady. She also explains how her cat Sissy inspired the voice of Antonia. Memorable Sketches: Nicole recounts her favorite moments on set, including playing Justin Timberlake in a squirrel wig while Will Sasso played Lance Bass. She also discusses the rare times Michael McDonald made her break character.