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

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 | Genius | Best Friend | Family Relationships | Journal

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)
Kathryn Layng	...	Nurse Curly Spaulding (86 episodes, 1989-1993)
James Sikking	...	Dr. David Howser (86 episodes, 1989-1993)
Belinda Montgomery	...	Katherine O'Brien Howser / ... (85 episodes, 1989-1993)
Lucy Boryer	...	Janine Stewart (61 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:

Steven Bochco stated in his interview on the Season One DVD that had he been able to finish the series and write a "final" season (as opposed to ABC's abrupt cancellation of the show in its fourth season), he would have had a season long story arc in which Doogie becomes disillusioned with medicine and in the end, becomes a writer.

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 "Action: Twelfth Step to Hell (#1.6)" (1999)

where I got my name from

This American series influenced me quite a lot, Doogie Howsers best friend is called Vinnie Delpino. I liked his character so much, that i took over his nickname and now call myself in the internet "delpino".

"Doogie Howser" is one of my favorite series. I don't know why, maybe because I can see myself in Doogie and Vinnie, or its the atmosphere it has.

It also sends out a positive message, there is no violence or explicit sex. Its funny, touching, and you can learn something. At the end of each episode Doogie writes a small note into his diary about what he learnt.

I also like the music of the series..