Doogie Howser, M.D.

Doogie Howser, MD, is an American television series that was produced from 1989 to 1993 for the ABC. In Germany, the series was seen from 1991 on ProSieben. The show is about a boy who practices the age of 16 as a doctor (MD) and at the same time going through his puberty. The series was inspired by the story of Howard A. Sugar, who has already practiced with 22 years as a doctor.

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The highly talented Douglas " Doogie " Howser ( Neil Patrick Harris ) is a child prodigy. He completed - thanks to his photographic memory - with nine years of high school, graduated from Princeton University at age 10 and completed his medical degree four years later. At 14 he became the youngest doctor in the country.

The series begins with the 16th birthday of Doogie Howser. Doogie Howser, MD, works as a medical assistant in Eastman Medical Center in Los Angeles and is slowly growing.

Each episode ends with Howser leads his computer diary with the characteristic theme song in the background.

Supporting Characters

  • Lauryn Walsh: Kathy Henderson 1992-1993
  • Lisa Dean Ryan: Wanda Plenn 1989-1992
  • Lucy Boryer: Janine Stewart 1989-1992
  • Markus Redmond: Raymond Alexander 1990-1993
  • Mitchell Anderson: Dr. Jack McGuire 1989-1991
  • Rif Hutton: Dr. Ron Welch 1990-1993
  • Robyn Lively: Michele Faber 1991-1993
  • Susan cancer: Dr. Pinkley 1989-1990

Doogie Howser in pop culture

Doogie Howser has taken hold in many places in American pop culture. In the television series Gilmore Girls and Friends about the characters use the term " Doogie " to (somewhat disparagingly ) to refer to someone who is not old enough in their opinion, to do his job. Also in Roseanne, The Simpsons and many other productions there are corresponding references. In the movie 50/50 - Friends for ( About ) Life Adam compares his 24 -year-old doctor Doogie Howser with.

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