Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Origins of Violence
The creation and initial success of Celebrity Deathmatch with its unique claymation style and extreme violence.
Key Events
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Pilot Episodes Air — Initial pilot episodes of Celebrity Deathmatch air on MTV Characters: Tina Fey, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Eric Fogel
Location: MTV
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Series Premieres — Celebrity Deathmatch officially premieres on MTV Characters: Tina Fey, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Eric Fogel
Location: MTV
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First Deathmatch — First celebrity deathmatch with gruesome outcome Characters: Tina Fey, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Celebrity Contestants
Location: Wrestling Ring
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Germany Special — Special episode filmed in Germany Characters: Tina Fey, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Celebrity Contestants
Location: Germany
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Series Ends — Original series run concludes after 75 episodes Characters: Tina Fey, Eric Fogel
Location: MTV
Hiatus and Hopes
The conclusion of the original series, the announced film adaptation, and its subsequent cancellation.
Key Events
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Series Ends — Original series run concludes after 75 episodes Characters: Tina Fey, Eric Fogel
Location: MTV
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Film Announced — MTV announces film adaptation of the series Characters: Eric Fogel, MTV
Location: MTV
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Film Canceled — Film project is canceled by end of 2003 Characters: Eric Fogel, MTV
Location: MTV
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Revival Announced — MTV2 announces revival of the series Characters: Eric Fogel, MTV2
Location: MTV2
Resurrection of Rivalry
The revival of the series on MTV2, its successful return, and record-breaking fifth season.
Key Events
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Revival Announced — MTV2 announces revival of the series Characters: Eric Fogel, MTV2
Location: MTV2
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Revival Premieres — Revived series premieres on MTV2 Characters: Tina Fey, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Eric Fogel, Celebrity Contestants
Location: MTV2
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Season Five Premieres — Fifth season produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios Characters: Tina Fey, Eric Fogel, Celebrity Contestants
Location: MTV2
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Record Ratings — Season five draws record 2.5 million viewers Characters: Tina Fey, Eric Fogel, MTV2
Location: MTV2
