Platypus Man

The story

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.

Cast

R Richard JeniRichard Jeni R Ron OrbachLou Golembiewski D Denise MillerPaige McAllister D David DundaraTommy Jeni M Mia CottetCaroline · Joanne S Sarah BuxtonLeslie M MakoMr. Loo C Christopher MayerPatrick R Robert CostanzoSal J Jaime HubbardNurse A Amy YasbeckWendy M Mary CrosbyBeth Garland

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J Julianne ChristieGina E Emily ProcterMindy D D. Elliot WoodsBasketball player M Marla RubinoffJoanne B Betsy RussellBecky D Diane DelanoBernice S Sydney WalshDr. Nancy Meeker L Len LesserRabbi Rosenbaum C Claire StansfieldRabbi Rachel Schulman H Holly GagnierLeah B Brian GeorgeDr. Jahrwal T Ted LangeMr. Angel