Web Therapy

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FieldValue
cameraSingle camera
runtime~3–15 min
creatorLisa Kudrow
writerLisa Kudrow
Don Roos
directorDon Roos
starringLisa Kudrow
countryUnited States
networkLStudio.com
first_aired
last_aired
num_seasons6
num_episodes133 (List of episodes)
relatedWeb Therapy (TV series)
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Web Therapy is an improvised online series starring Lisa Kudrow as Fiona Wallice, a therapist who has conceived of a new form of therapy, the titular "web therapy". The series debuted on LStudio.com on September 22, 2008.

Synopsis

Fiona Wallice is a therapist who has conceived of a new "modality" of therapy: the titular "web therapy". In her estimation, the traditional "50-minute hour" version of therapy gives people too much leeway to talk about irrelevant things. By dramatically shortening session time, she hopes to get results more quickly. Her sessions take place via webcam over the internet using Skype. They are taped in the hope of attracting investors into promoting her new technique as a worldwide therapy option.

A dark comedy, much of the humor revolves around Fiona's obvious self-interest and how it overshadows her legitimate ability to determine people's issues quickly and effectively. (For instance, in "Sibling Ribaldry," she manages to completely clarify a couple's romantic emotional issues in thirty seconds but does so only to bring them around so she can then film them discussing more trivial sexual issues that are more shocking.)

TV series

Main article: Web Therapy (TV series)

In April 2010, Showtime announced plans to adapt the online episodes for broadcast on television with extra scenes being shot. The series premiered on Showtime on July 19, 2011, and ran for 10 episodes. In December 2011, Showtime renewed Web Therapy for a second season of 11 episodes, which premiered on July 2, 2012. On November 16, 2012, Web Therapy was renewed for a 10 episode third season by Showtime. On January 14, 2014, Showtime renewed Web Therapy for a fourth season, that ran for 12 episodes. On August 11, 2015, Showtime cancelled the series after four seasons.

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)Result
2009url=http://www.streamys.org/winners/2009-nominees/work=Streamys.comyear=2009accessdate=2011-11-11
Webby AwardSpecial Achievement: Outstanding Comedic Performance
Best WritingSeriesrowspan=5
2010Streamy AwardsBest Female Actor in a Comedy Web Series!Lisa Kudrow
Best Guest Star in a Web SeriesCourteney Cox
Webby AwardBest Individual PerformanceLisa Kudrow
Best WritingSeries
Comedy: Long Form or Seriesrowspan=4
2011Best Individual Performance!!!Lisa Kudrow
Comedy: Long Form or SeriesSeries
url=http://www.banffmediafestival.com/press-releases.phppublisher=banffmediafestival.comyear=2011accessdate=2011-07-15title=The Interactive Rockies Special Achievement Awards
2012url=http://www.emmys.com/sites/emmys.com/files/EmmyNoms64-Press-Release-1.pdfaccessdate=2012-07-24title=Outstanding Special Class-Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs}}
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Guest stars

The series has featured appearances by a number of prominent comedians and actors including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bob Balaban, Rashida Jones, Selma Blair, Tim Bagley, Dan Bucatinsky, Jane Lynch, Molly Shannon, Lily Tomlin, Rosie O'Donnell, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson, Alan Cumming, Natasha Bedingfield, Minnie Driver, Courteney Cox and Darren Criss. Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep guest starred in three special episodes that were made after the third series had been completed. It was announced on the show's Facebook page that guest stars for the second series will include Selma Blair, David Schwimmer and Victor Garber.

Lisa Kudrow's connection to guest stars

References

References

  1. [http://blogs.skype.com/tag/lisa-kudrow/ lisa kudrow Archives. Skype Blogs]
  2. (December 5, 2011). "Lisa Kudrow's 'Web Therapy' Gets Second Season on Showtime". The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. (November 16, 2012). "'Web Therapy' Renewed by Showtime for 10 Episode Season 3". TVbytheNumbers.com.
  4. (January 14, 2014). "Web Therapy Renewed, Revenge Actress Promoted, New Today Host? and More". TV Line.
  5. (31 March 2016). "Lisa Kudrow's 'Web Therapy' Cancelled By Showtime After 4 Seasons".
  6. (2009). "Streamy Award Nominations 2009". [[Streamy Award.
  7. (2009). "Webby Nominations 2009". [[Webby Award.
  8. (2010). "Streamy Award Nominations 2010".
  9. (2011). "The Interactive Rockies Special Achievement Awards". banffmediafestival.com.
  10. "Outstanding Special Class-Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs".
  11. Andreeva, Nellie. (November 4, 2010). "Web teaser: Meryl Streep in 'Web Therapy'". [[Deadline Hollywood]].

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