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.
CreatorRichard Jeni
Episode One
Jan 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, whose number he finds on a flyer at the club, to help heal from his accident. Wendy has just moved to New York from Seattle, and Richard falls for her and shows her around the city. Tommy wants Richard to go on a double date with him and twin dental hygienists, but ends up going alone and pulls his shoulder when they tie him down with unwaxed cinnamon dental floss. Paige gets set up on a blind date (with a married man) by a fellow sportswriter. Rich gets jealous and over reacts when his friends start getting massages from Wendy. The problem is resolved when Wendy moves back to Seattle because she does not like the NY coffee. Richard makes pasta primavera on his show.
9 1/2 Days
Jan 30, 1995
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The Apartment Show
Feb 6, 1995
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NYPD Nude
Feb 13, 1995
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Sweet Denial
Feb 20, 1995
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New York on $2,000 a Day
Feb 27, 1995
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Lou's the Boss
Mar 6, 1995
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The Crush
Mar 13, 1995
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Both Sides Now
Mar 20, 1995
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Without a Hitch
Apr 10, 1995
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Lower East Side Story
May 1, 1995
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Out of the Mouths of Babes
May 8, 1995
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Dying to Live
May 15, 1995
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