SummaryDr. Katz is a divorced psychologist who lives with his son, Ben. While trying to help his patients (famous and not famous) with their traumas, paranoias, conflicts and problems, Dr. Katz also handles his own problems. His son Ben is all grown up but still don't know what to do with his life. His hobby is to waste Laura's (Dr. Katz's sarcastic rec... Read More
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
6 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere:
May 28, 1995
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Jul 24, 2013
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If this one doesn't make you laugh, it may be time to report to the cryogenics lab. [26 May 1995]
Jul 24, 2013
80
Watching Dr. Katz, with its jittery cartoon figures and deadpan monologue rants, is like experiencing a particularly giggly head trip. [5 Apr 1996]
Jul 24, 2013
80
A low-key, deadpan program that is very amusing and unusually engaging. [27 May 1995]
Jul 24, 2013
75
Taking the sitcom-shrink genre beyond "Frasier" and "The Bob Newhart Show," Comedy Central's "Dr. Katz" enters the hip, surreal realm of "The Simpsons." [27 May 1995]
Jul 24, 2013
70
"Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist" is not always as clever or as comically savvy as it thinks itself. ... Yet at this point, there are more than a few scripted inventions to keep the viewer tuned in and returning for future sessions. [25 May 1995]
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Production Company:
- HBO Downtown Productions
- Popular Arts Entertainment
- Tom Snyder Productions
Initial Release Date:May 28, 1995
Number of seasons:6 Seasons
Rating:TV-PG
Awards
CableACE Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
PGA Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
