"Doogie Howser, M.D." (1989) TV series 1989-1993

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Creators:

Steven Bochco
David E. Kelley

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

19 September 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family

Plot:

A teenaged genius deals with the usual problems of growing up: having a girlfriend, going to parties...

Plot Keywords:

Doctor | Best Friend | Genius | Sitcom | Medical

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Neil Patrick Harris	...	Douglas 'Doogie' Howser / ... (90 episodes, 1989-1993)
Max Casella	...	Vinnie Delpino (90 episodes, 1989-1993)
Lawrence Pressman	...	Dr. Benjamin Canfield (89 episodes, 1989-1993)
James Sikking	...	Dr. David Howser (86 episodes, 1989-1993)
Kathryn Layng	...	Nurse Curly Spaulding (86 episodes, 1989-1993)
Belinda Montgomery	...	Katherine O'Brien Howser / ... (85 episodes, 1989-1993)
Lucy Boryer	...	Janine Stewart (60 episodes, 1989-1993)
Markus Redmond	...	Raymond Alexander (58 episodes, 1990-1993)
Mitchell Anderson	...	Dr. Jack McGuire (51 episodes, 1989-1991)
Lisa Dean Ryan	...	Wanda Plenn (48 episodes, 1989-1992)

Runtime:

30 min (97 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

Star Neil Patrick Harris reportedly drew inspiration from watching Robert Young in "Marcus Welby, M.D." (1969). Learning that Young was ill and pondering death, Harris visited Young with tapes of "Doogie Howser" and helped cheer him up.

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: In the opening credits, the article discussing Doogie graduating from high school says that he is 12-years-old in the first line. The next article, however, says that he graduated from Princeton, a college, at age 10.

Quotes:

Patient: You're a kid.
Douglas 'Doogie' Howser: True, but I'm also a genius. If you have a problem with that I can get you someone who's older but not as smart as me.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

One of my all time favorite shows

Doogie Houser, MD. Just the name brings a smile of remembrance to me. In the tradition of such television classics as L.A. LAW, NYPD Blue and Hill Street Blues, Doogie Houser, MD was a wonderfully funny with a touch of life. As a 30 something adult when I first watched Doogie in late night reruns, I was hooked by its' humor and wit while watching this "kid" with a adult mind, yet the hormones and maturity of a teenager, grow into independence. Memorable episodes include his first day, the late night skinny dip (as mentioned by another viewer), the practical joke he played on other hospital staff only to have it ruthlessly reciprocated, and the apartment with his best friend Vinny. There is some risqué humor but it is nothing when compared to today's standards. I always enjoyed seeing the relationship he had with his dad(James Sikking) and mom(Belinda Montgomery). I had the entire series recorded but sacrificed them for NFL games. BIG mistake!! Doogie Houser, MD will long be cherished by this now 40 something dad and his now 20 something daughters. I look forward to seeing Doogies journal again.