Birdland 

Doctor Brian McKenzie is the chief of psychiatry at Roosevelt Hospital. He tries to be sensitive to his patients especially because of his own troubled background, i.e., he is a compulsive ... See full summary »

Creators:

Walter F. Parkes, Scott Frank

Stars:

Jeff Williams, Brian Dennehy, Kevin J. O'Connor

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jeff Williams	...	Lewis Niles / ... 7 episodes, 1994
Brian Dennehy	...	Dr. Brian McKenzie 7 episodes, 1994
Kevin J. O'Connor	...	Mr. Horner 5 episodes, 1994
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Hector 4 episodes, 1994
Lindsay Frost	...	Dr. Jessie Lane 3 episodes, 1994
Leslie Mann	...	Nurse Mary 3 episodes, 1994
CCH Pounder	...	Nurse Lucy 3 episodes, 1994
John Rothman	...	Dr. Alan Bergman 2 episodes, 1994
Tom Everett	...	Leo Rinaldi 2 episodes, 1994
Joe Seneca	...	Titus / ... 2 episodes, 1994

Storyline

Doctor Brian McKenzie is the chief of psychiatry at Roosevelt Hospital. He tries to be sensitive to his patients especially because of his own troubled background, i.e., he is a compulsive gambler, he is divorced and his ex-wife hates him and his children are estranged, and he has had a secret affair with Doctor Jessie Lane. Other characters in the show were Doctor Alan Bergman, the "by the book" administrator; Doctor Lewis Niles, the young resident who does not have a clue what is going on; Nurse Lucy, the efficient head nurse; and Mr. Horner the patient who ran the ward and sent psychic signals to Kathie Lee Gifford on the TV set.

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Plot Keywords:

medical | 

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Taglines:

Dr. Brian McKenzie Breaks the rules. Plays the ponies. Loves to have a good time. But if you need help, he's the best friend you'll ever have.

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Funny People (2009)

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 1994 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aerial Pictures, Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (7 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1