Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist 1995

Overview

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist is an American adult animated sitcom created by Jonathan Katz and Tom Snyder. The series was the first animated show produced for Comedy Central, predating the network's later series South Park by two years. The program originally aired from May 28, 1995, until February 13, 2002. The show features the voice talents of Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman, and Will Le Bow. The narrative follows therapist Jonathan Katz as he navigates the challenges of his professional practice and his personal life. Central to his daily routine are his interactions with his deadbeat son, Ben, and his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura. Throughout the series, the therapist engages in sessions where he picks the brains of various stand-up comedians who appear as patients. The show depicts the therapist as he struggles with the problems presented by these patients while simultaneously managing the complications within his own home life. It remains a notable entry in the history of adult animation on cable television.