Almost every comedian of the time visited Dr. Katz Professional Therapist--an odd little squiggletoon on Comedy Central.
It was an odd precursor to current video podcasts, where comedians compare the agonies of touring, hecklers and career trauma.
Katz's comic patients--Ray Romano, Janeane Garofalo--would improv with him, the edited Curb-like results providing fodder for the unique illustrations.
It lasted six seasons in the 1990s.
Katz's daily life includes his aimless, childish 24-year-old son
Ben (Jon Benjamin), his uninterested and unhelpful secretary, Laura
(Laura Silverman), and his two friends: Stanley (Will LeBow) and
bartender Julie.
Above, Dr. Katz worries about his son's interest in TV and paranormal activity. Below, son Ben worries Dr. Katz is drinking too much.
If you get to unexpected lines like "a plate of earth tones" you may still smile ...
( 20 mins )
Clip: Dr Katz, Professional Therapist 0213 ESP - Ray Romano Tom Agna
Clip: Dr Katz, Professional Therapist 0206 - Ray Romano, Janeane Garofalo
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