Katie Joplin

*Katie Joplin*
Katie Joplin
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Tom Seeley; Norm Gunzenhauser;
Starring	Park Overall; Jesse Head; Jay Thomas; Ana Reeder; Jim Rash; Simon Rex;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	7 (including 2 unaired)
Production
Executive producers	Tom Seeley; Norm Gunzenhauser;
Production company	Warner Bros. Television
Original release
Network	The WB
Release	August 9 –; September 6, 1999
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Katie Joplin is an American sitcom created by Tom Seeley and Norm Gunzenhauser that aired for one season on The WB Television Network (The WB) from August to September 1999. Park Overall stars as the title character, a single mother who moves from Knoxville to Philadelphia and tries to balance her job as a radio program host with parenting her teenage son Greg (Jesse Head). Supporting characters include Katie's niece Liz Berlin (Ana Reeder) as well as her co-workers, played by Jay Thomas, Jim Rash, and Simon Rex. Majandra Delfino guest-starred in three episodes as the daughter of the radio station's general manager.

Warner Bros. Television produced the series, and its premise was developed from a pitch that Overall gave to The WB. The network initially optioned the show as a potential mid-season replacement for the 1998–1999 television season, but it was delayed for a year due to production issues. Production on Katie Joplin was halted in October 1998 because The WB and Warner Bros. Television were disappointed with its development.

Katie Joplin received the lowest ratings for any original program The WB aired in its time slot. Before the show's premiere, The WB already decided to cancel it, feeling it would not connect with a younger demographic. Only five episodes aired, although seven were filmed. Critics recommended Katie Joplin prior to its premiere, and the delay in its airing was a subject of discussion. Retrospective reviews of the series were negative and focused on its short run.