Platypus Man (1995)
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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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Richard JeniRichard Jeni
Ron OrbachLou Golembiewski
Denise MillerPaige McAllister
David DundaraTommy Jeni
Sarah BuxtonLeslie
MakoMr. Loo
Christopher MayerPatrick
Robert CostanzoSal
Jaime HubbardNurse
Amy YasbeckWendy
Mary CrosbyBeth Garland
Mia CottetCarolineMovie DNA
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What is Platypus Man about?
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.
How long is Platypus Man?
Platypus Man has a runtime of 30 minutes.