Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995–2002)

An unusual feature of Dr Katz is the novel animation technique called Squigglevision, whereby, essentially, there is no lateral movement by any of the characters or objects, with only lips,... See full summary »

Creators:

Jonathan Katz, Tom Snyder

Stars:

Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jonathan Katz	...	Dr. Katz (79 episodes, 1995-2002)
H. Jon Benjamin	...	Ben (79 episodes, 1995-2002)
Laura Silverman	...	Laura the Receptionist (79 episodes, 1995-2002)
Will Le Bow	...	Stanley (53 episodes, 1995-2002)
Julianne Bond	...	Julie (53 episodes, 1995-2002)

Storyline

An unusual feature of Dr Katz is the novel animation technique called Squigglevision, whereby, essentially, there is no lateral movement by any of the characters or objects, with only lips, eyes, and the like animated. However, the edges of the characters are in a constant state of zigzagging flux, and this gives the impression of movement.

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Plot Keywords:

receptionist | doctor patient relationship | actor shares last name with character | based on standup comedy | psychiatry | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Comedy Central

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 May 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr. Katz

Company Credits

Production Co:

Comedy Central, HBO Downtown Productions, Popular Arts Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

A small statuette often seen in Dr. Katz's office is of a woman in a flowing dress playing ping pong, with the motto "Di nos quasi pilas homines habent". The motto is Latin for "the gods treat us mortals like so many balls to play with", from the Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus (254-184 BC).

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Quotes

Ben Katz: Milk, milk, lemonade. Around the corner fudge is made.

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Connections

Referenced in Independence Day (1996)

User Reviews

Dr. Katz...I'm fallin' hard for Dr. Katz...doo dee dee doo..

While it lasted, this was one of the funniest animated shows ever to turn up on TV. It was a brilliant idea to take standup comedy and pour it into the psychologist-patient mold; it fits perfectly. I still laugh thinking about Ray Romano talking about how his wife forces him to go downstairs to check out noises in the night...and bring back a yogurt. I hope it will all be out on DVD soon.