Platypus Man (1995)
Plot.
Platypus Man is an American sitcom that aired on UPN in 1995. Starring comedian Richard Jeni, the television series was based on an hour-long HBO special of Jeni's filmed in 1992. The series lasted for only one season, with a total of thirteen episodes.
Platypus Man premiered January 23, 1995. The concept of a "Platypus Man", the concept of a "cooking show for guys" and the scenes involving the main character's social life were drawn from Jeni's stand-up routines.
The show, paired with Pig Sty, followed Star Trek: Voyager on UPN's Monday schedule. Both Pig Sty and Platypus Man were canceled in July 1995.
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Cast & Crew.
Richard Jeni
Richard Jeni
Ron Orbach
Lou Golembiewski
Denise Miller
Paige McAllister
Bill Prady
Producer / Writer
David Dundara
Tommy Jeni
Barry Fanaro
Writer
Mort Nathan
Writer
Mia Cottet
Caroline / Joanne
Tom La Grua
Stavros
Richard Steinmetz
Officer Joe Strickler / Steve
Amy Yasbeck
Wendy
Billiam Coronel
Writer
Gail Parent
Writer
Robert Bruce
Writer
Sarah Buxton
Leslie
Mako
Mr. Loo
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Wiki.
Platypus Man is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from January 23 to May 15, 1995, during the network's first season. Starring comedian Richard Jeni, the television series was based on an hour-long HBO special of Jeni's filmed in 1992. The series lasted one season, with a total of thirteen episodes.
Platypus Man premiered January 23, 1995. The concept of a "Platypus Man" (a solitary male, like the male platypus), the concept of a "cooking show for guys" and the scenes involving the main character's social life were drawn from Jeni's stand-up routines.The show, paired with Pig Sty, followed Star Trek: Voyager on UPN's Monday schedule. Both Pig Sty and Platypus Man were canceled in July 1995.