Platypus Man (1995–1995)

TV ShowEndedUPNComedy1 season, 13 episodes
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Platypus Man is an American sitcom that aired on UPN in 1995. Starring comedian Richard Jeni, the television series was based on an hour-long HBO special of Jeni's filmed in 1992. The series lasted for only one season, with a total of thirteen episodes. Platypus Man premiered January 23, 1995. The concept of a "Platypus Man", the concept of a "cooking show for guys" and the scenes involving the main character's social life were drawn from Jeni's stand-up routines. The show, paired with Pig Sty, followed Star Trek: Voyager on UPN's Monday schedule. Both Pig Sty and Platypus Man were canceled in July 1995.

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Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes1995Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Platypus Man S01E01Episode OneJanuary 23, 1995—Richard hurts himself by falling off the treadmill while he is admiring the women at the health club. He calls a therapeutic masseuse, Wendy
  2. S01E029 1/2 DaysJanuary 30, 1995—
  3. S01E03The Apartment ShowFebruary 6, 1995—
  4. S01E04NYPD NudeFebruary 13, 1995—
  5. S01E05Sweet DenialFebruary 20, 1995—
  6. S01E06New York on $2,000 a DayFebruary 27, 1995—
  7. S01E07Lou's the BossMarch 6, 1995—
  8. S01E08The CrushMarch 13, 1995—
  9. S01E09Both Sides NowMarch 20, 1995—
  10. S01E10Without a HitchApril 10, 1995—
  11. S01E11Lower East Side StoryMay 1, 1995—
  12. S01E12Out of the Mouths of BabesMay 8, 1995—
  13. S01E13Dying to LiveMay 15, 1995—

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Cast

Richard JeniRichard JeniRichard Jeni
Ron Orbach
Ron OrbachLou GolembiewskiDenise MillerDenise MillerPaige McAllisterDavid DundaraDavid DundaraTommy Jeni

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