Platypus Man (1995)
| First Air Date: | 1995, January 23 |
| Last Air Date: | 1995, May 15 |
| Status: | Ended |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Episodes: | 13 |
| Episode Runtime: | 30 min |
Overview:
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.