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to Gilbert Gottfried, “Weird Al” 
Yankovic and Bryan Cranston.
He also launched a Kickstarter 
in 2013 that raised $50,000 for the 
film.
This crucial funding helped push 
When We Went MAD! into new 
territories, including partnering 
with a production company, Chassy 
Media (co-founded by comedian 
Adam Carolla), to help finish the 
film.
Bernstein initially assembled an 
impressive 40 hours of footage, 
which has now been edited down 
into a one-hour, 47-minute film 
that captures the ultimate madness 
of MAD magazine.
MAD enthusiasts and newcomers 
alike can enjoy the trademark MAD 
sense of humor, the nutty geniuses 
behind it and the undeniable 
impression it left on American pop 
culture.
America’s oldest and most 

influential humor magazine may be 
returning for a one-night stand, but 
Bernstein hopes When We Went 
MAD! will eventually get picked 
up by a distributor or make its way 
onto streaming services.
“There’s no way I can stop now,” 
he says. 

Stills from the movie

Alan 
Bernstein

Details 

When We Went MAD! 
The Unauthorized Story 
of MAD Magazine
Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. 
at the Redford Theatre, 
17360 Lahser Road, 
Detroit, MI 48219. 
$10

CARRYOUT AVAILABLE 12-5

KIDS MENU AND APPETIZERS AVAILABLE

40380 Grand River Ave, Novi
www.bigtommys.com • 248.615.2102

THANKSGIVING DINNER TO GO
$20

PER PERSON

Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, 
Yams, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, 
House Salad, Pumpkin Pie or Rice 
Pudding. All orders must be in by 
Tuesday, November 26th

FAMILY MEALS TO GO

4 PEOPLE $70
6 PEOPLE $100

CARVING STATION 
Ham • Fresh Turkey
PASTITSIO
GRAPE LEAVES
SPINACH TRIANGLES
CHICKEN
MASHED POTATOES
YAMS
STUFFING
CRANBERRY SAUCE
CORN
GREEN BEANS
PASTA
COCONUT SHRIMP
GREEK STUFFING
SALAD
SOUP
FRESH FRUIT
ASSORTED PIES 
& BAKED GOODS

Join us for our annual
Thanksgiving Day 
 Buffet Feast Noon-7pm

Last seating at 6:30pm

Buffet: $40 per person | Kids 10 and under $17
No Open Menu | Reservations Required

