The Psychiatrist (1970– )

Stars:

Roy Thinnes, Luther Adler, Pete Duel

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Roy Thinnes	...	Dr. James Whitman (7 episodes, 1970-1971)

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the 1970-1971 television series, Four-In-One, rotated four separate shows: Rod Serling's Rod Serling's Night Gallery, McCloud, San Francisco International Airport and The Psychiatrist. "Night Gallery" and "McCloud" were renewed for the 1971-1972 season, with "McCloud" becoming the most popular and longest running. Only six episodes of San Francisco International Airport and The Psychiatrist were ever produced.

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Connections

Featured in Steven Spielberg and the Small Screen (2004)

User Reviews

Splendid series

As one who's familiar with psychiatry and the psychiatric interview, I remember seeing this short-live by excellent series with Roy Thinnes back in the days when TV was actually presenting some good theater, instead of parading a queue of wannabe pop artists or "reality" based jamokes in outlandish situations. Thinnes was excellent as the psychiatrist and the writing and directing was likewise superb. The plot lines of the stories had substance and dealt with real issues, like death, hopelessness and the feeling of irrelevant. Interestingly enough too, the interventions were completely consistent with what a psychiatrist would do and devoid of overly dramatic whiz-bang cures. I could moan all day about the departure of thoughtful drama from TV but I'll just suggest that you keep your eye peeled and if this little series ever pops up on your screen, watch it. You'll be glad you did.