Huff (2004–2006)

Psychiatrist Craig Huffstodt (Azaria) experiences his own midlife crisis.

Creator:

Bob Lowry

Stars:

Hank Azaria, Paget Brewster, Anton Yelchin

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Hank Azaria	...	Dr. Craig 'Huff' Huffstodt (25 episodes, 2004-2006)
Paget Brewster	...	Beth Huffstodt (25 episodes, 2004-2006)
Anton Yelchin	...	Byrd Huffstodt (25 episodes, 2004-2006)
Andy Comeau	...	Teddy Huffstodt (25 episodes, 2004-2006)
Blythe Danner	...	Isabelle 'Izzy' Huffstodt (25 episodes, 2004-2006)
Oliver Platt	...	Russell Tupper (25 episodes, 2004-2006)
Kimberly Brooks	...	Paula Dellahouse (24 episodes, 2004-2006)
Liza Lapira	...	Maggie Del Rosario (21 episodes, 2004-2006)
Faith Prince	...	Kelly Knippers (16 episodes, 2004-2006)
Jack Laufer	...	Homeless Hungarian (13 episodes, 2004-2006)

Storyline

Psychiatrist Craig Huffstodt is a good therapist and middle-aged family man. However his own family's private lives are full of crazy stuff in every sense, including a mentally incurable uncle Teddy, who however fascinates Craig's adolescent son Byrd.

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Plot Keywords:

psychiatrist | drug addict | overbearing mother | one word title | lawyer | 

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Taglines:

Life. Sometimes you wake up in the middle of it.

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

!Huff

Filming Locations:

Delfino Stages - 12501 Gladstone Avenue, Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sony Pictures Television, 50 Cannon Entertainment, Bob Lowry Television Show

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min 55 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bob Lowry couldn't imagine anyone but Hank Azaria playing the part of Dr Craig Huffstodt. Indeed its Azaria's favourite role of his own.

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Crazy Credits

The opening sequence shows images from various episodes, as well as voiceovers and surreal imagery.

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Connections

Referenced in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Denis Leary (2008)

User Reviews

Accomplished character studies from a masterful ensemble cast

Sometimes US TV shows just click, and produce something that goes beyond the slick, expensive productions and network push that define such forgettable water-cooler 'classics' as Desperate Housewives, Lost, and most reality TV. Here, Huff brings together a fascinating set of actors who are really allowed to flex their abilities on this riveting, passionate and touching show.

Despite the development of plot generally feeling slow and episodes ending with slightly over-the-top and shocking twists, the dialogue in particular is expertly written and interpreted in standout performances from all of the leading cast, from Hank Azaria in the lead to the delicious extremes of Blythe Danner, Oliver Platt, Paget Brewster and Andy Comeau, with a full introduction to a remarkable young talent Anton Yelchin. The only shame so far has been the under-use of Kimberly Brooks as Huff's secretary, given how much fun has been had with her opposite number in Platt's character's office.

Destined to be cruelly overlooked throughout its run on television as a 'cult show', this is a real treat for fans looking for something original, made by people who care about their work and perform it with mastery.