Maureen "Mo" Ann Collins (born July 7, 1965) is an American actress
and comedian. She is perhaps best known for being a member of the
ensemble on FOX's sketch comedy series Mad TV. Collins became well
known for several characters during her tenure on the show.She was a
cast member from the 4th season (1998) through the 9th season (2004);
she only appeared in fourteen episodes during season 9 due to
contractual reasons. She returned to Mad TV in the 10th season for one
episode, and again when she made an appearance on the 300th episode
doing her popular character Lorraine Swanson. Her best known role
following her departure from Mad TV was as morning talk show host Joan
Callamezzo on the sitcom Parks and Recreation.Collins joined the cast
of Mad TV at the beginning of season 4 (Fall 1998) and stayed until
the end of season 9 (Spring 2004), despite appearing in only 14
episodes during the ninth season. Her popular stint on the show led
her to come back to guest star in 2005 during Season 10, in 2007
during the 300th episode on season 13, final episode of season 14 in
2009 and the 20th anniversary reunion special in 2016. She was also
known for trying to stifle laughter during some of her skits much like
Harvey Korman on The Carol Burnett Show.[citation needed]Her most
featured and arguably most popular characters were Doreen, the
screechy-voiced mother of overgrown toddler Stuart (when Mo Collins
left the show, Doreen was written off as being asleep after her latest
alcoholic bender or never mentioned); the odd, annoying, confused
middle-aged woman Lorraine, and the perpetually unlucky Trina.
and comedian. She is perhaps best known for being a member of the
ensemble on FOX's sketch comedy series Mad TV. Collins became well
known for several characters during her tenure on the show.She was a
cast member from the 4th season (1998) through the 9th season (2004);
she only appeared in fourteen episodes during season 9 due to
contractual reasons. She returned to Mad TV in the 10th season for one
episode, and again when she made an appearance on the 300th episode
doing her popular character Lorraine Swanson. Her best known role
following her departure from Mad TV was as morning talk show host Joan
Callamezzo on the sitcom Parks and Recreation.Collins joined the cast
of Mad TV at the beginning of season 4 (Fall 1998) and stayed until
the end of season 9 (Spring 2004), despite appearing in only 14
episodes during the ninth season. Her popular stint on the show led
her to come back to guest star in 2005 during Season 10, in 2007
during the 300th episode on season 13, final episode of season 14 in
2009 and the 20th anniversary reunion special in 2016. She was also
known for trying to stifle laughter during some of her skits much like
Harvey Korman on The Carol Burnett Show.[citation needed]Her most
featured and arguably most popular characters were Doreen, the
screechy-voiced mother of overgrown toddler Stuart (when Mo Collins
left the show, Doreen was written off as being asleep after her latest
alcoholic bender or never mentioned); the odd, annoying, confused
middle-aged woman Lorraine, and the perpetually unlucky Trina.
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