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Kenan & Kel's Iconic 'Mavis and Clavis' Characters Revealed
4 Aug
Summary
- Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell created the 'Mavis and Clavis' characters for All That
- The elderly heckler duo became a staple of the 90s Nickelodeon show
- Thompson and Mitchell's partnership has endured over the years

In a recent interview, Kenan Thompson, the longtime Saturday Night Live cast member, shared the story behind the creation of the 'Mavis and Clavis' characters he and Kel Mitchell developed for the classic 90s Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That.
The pair, who were the premier comedy duo for a generation, first got to work together on All That, where they brought the elderly heckler characters to life. Mavis and Clavis would appear in various sketches, dancing, singing, and making outrageous statements, all while trying not to make each other laugh. The duo's signature back-and-forth of "Hey Clavis, wake up! The show is over!" and "Ah yeah, kick it!" became a beloved part of the show's closing credits.
Though Thompson and Mitchell's relationship has had its ups and downs over the years, the two have continued to work together, and Thompson still holds his longtime comedy partner in high regard. With fans clamoring for a Kenan & Kel revival, there's hope that the duo may one day bring back their iconic 'Mavis and Clavis' characters, either for a special Autotrader campaign or on Saturday Night Live.