Animal Practice
A sitcom set at a veterinary office with a capuchin monkey.
Animal Practice is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from August 12 to November 28, 2012, on the network's Thanksgiving 2012 television schedule. The series premiered after the end of the 2012 Olympic games (which the network was showing) and was produced by Universal Television and American Work. The series starred Justin Kirk and is set at a veterinary office. The series was canceled on December 3, 2012, due to low ratings, and replaced by Whitney on November 14, 2012. In addition, the final three episodes were released on NBC.com and Hulu on November 20, 2012.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Creator
- Alessandro Tanaka; Brian Gatewood
- Starring
- Justin Kirk
- Crystal the Monkey
- Joanna García Swisher
- Bobby Lee
- Kym Whitley
- Betsy Sodaro
- Tyler Labine
- Composer
- Ludwig Göransson
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
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Development and production
Before it aired, the show was called Animal Kingdom, and NBC ordered it in May 2012. Joanna García took over the role of Dorothy Crane from Amy Huberman, who played it in the pilot. Crystal the Monkey’s part was meant to be Dr. Zaius, but the name was unavailable. After three episodes were filmed, Marco Pennette became showrunner, replacing Gail Lerner.
Promotion
NBC promoted the show to ad buyers by noting that Crystal the capuchin had received powerful reception among test audiences and was perhaps the best-known element of the new show. A sneak preview aired on August 12, 2012, following the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics. The already tape-delayed and abridged broadcast was interrupted to air the pilot, causing the finale, which featured a performance by The Who, to be preempted after late local newscasts.
Reception
Metacritic gave the show a score of 48 out of 100, indicating mixed critical reviews. Drusilla Moorhouse of Zap2It wrote that it was too cringe-worthy for overempathizing animal lovers but might attract general audiences for lighthearted escapism. Robert Bianco of USA Today gave a negative review, stating that the fine human cast, including Kirk, was undermined by the barrage of stupidity the show sent their way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Animal Practice?
Animal Practice was created by Alessandro Tanaka and Brian Gatewood.
Who stars in Animal Practice?
Animal Practice stars Justin Kirk, Crystal the Monkey, Joanna García Swisher, Bobby Lee, Kym Whitley, Betsy Sodaro and Tyler Labine.
How many episodes of Animal Practice are there?
Animal Practice has 9 episodes across 1 season.
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