Dr.Katz Professional Therapist-Complete Series (2007)

"...[a] cult classic...one of the best animated series of all time...  Brendan Babish, DVD Verdict
"...consistently funny (and often hilarious)...fantastic voice work...  Neal Masri, DVD Verdict

Editor's Note One of the true gems of 1990s animation, Comedy Central's DR. KATZ, PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST, not only trafficked in refreshingly intelligent, satiric humor, but pioneered an innovative style of animation known as Squigglevision. Created by comedian Jonathan Katz, the cartoon series centered around the eponymous psychiatrist (named for and voiced by its creator) as he wryly ministered to a clientele of neurotic standup comics while parenting his own adult slacker son, Ben (H. Jon Benjamin), and suffering the deadpan iciness of his acerbic receptionist, Laura (Laura Silverman). This collection presents every episode of the groundbreaking series, which included guest appearances by comics Ray Romano, Dave Attell, Janeane Garofalo, Garry Shandling, Steven Wright, and Joy Behar.

	Annette Cate - Art Director
	Dave Attell - Voice Of
	Dom Irrera - Voice Of
	Jim Gaffigan - Voice Of
	Jonathan Katz - Voice Of
	Jonathan Katz - Producer
	Joy Behar - Voice Of
	Kathy Griffin - Voice Of
	Laura Kightlinger - Voice Of
	Laura Silverman - Voice Of
	Louis C.K. - Voice Of
	Paul F. Tompkins - Voice Of
	Ray Romano - Voice Of
	Steven Wright - Voice Of
	Tom Snyder - Original Music By
	Tom Snyder - Executive Producer
	Tom Snyder, et. al. - Writer

DVD Verdict 10 of 10
Dr. Katz was born from a series of shorts created for a Comedy Central show called Short Attention Span Theater. The shorts basically involved stand-up comedians doing their bits in the guise of being in therapy. The premise of these shorts was eventually expanded to create Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist...Every episode is, for the most part, plot-less. Each show features banter between Dr. Katz (Jonathan Katz, Daddy Day Care), his son Ben (H. Jon Benjamin, New York Minute), and Katz's receptionist Laura (Laura Silverman, Half Baked)...It's great to see this consistently funny (and often hilarious) show out on DVD. Much of the comedy is observational rather than topical, meaning that the material has aged well. Even though the show sticks slavishly to its format, the introduction of new patients each week keeps things very fresh. Add to that fantastic voice work by the regular cast members and you have a great show that never got the recognition or audience that it deserved. - Neal Masri