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Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman

Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman

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 Kelly and Mark rave about the 3-minute short Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman, a hilarious parody we both adore and wish had more like it!
  • Release Date: December 3, 2014 (United States), available on platforms like Prime Video.
  • Director: Lauren Palmigiano (credited as LP).
  • Writers:
    • Lindsay Kearns (written by)
    • Beth Sullivan (credited for characters created, as she was the creator of the original Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman).
  • Producers: Dan Bernstein and Eleanor Winkler.
  • Cinematographer: Jonathan Nicholas.
  • Cast:
    • Jane Seymour as Dr. Michaela Quinn
    • Joe Lando as Byron Sully
    • Jonelle Allen as Grace
    • Orson Bean as Loren Bray
    • Geoffrey Lower as Rev. Timothy Johnson
    • Henry G. Sanders as Robert E.
    • Charles Baker (known for Breaking Bad’s Skinny Pete) in a cameo.
  • Runtime: 3 minutes
  • Production Company: Funny or Die, a comedy content platform known for satirical skits.
The short humorously subverts the family-friendly tone of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998), which starred Jane Seymour as a compassionate doctor in the Old West. In Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman, Dr. Quinn has turned to prescribing morphine, cocaine, and whiskey, addicting the entire town. The parody mimics Breaking Bad’s visual and narrative style, with Quinn adopting a Walter White-esque persona, complete with dramatic close-ups and a drug-lord attitude. Key gags include Quinn forcing morphine on a patient with a minor injury and a Breaking Bad-style title card. The original cast’s return adds nostalgic appeal, while the exaggerated premise pokes fun at gritty TV reboots. Critics and fans found it a clever, if brief, send-up of both shows. The film has a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb and is lauded for its sharp satire and the cast’s commitment to the absurd premise. It’s a niche but entertaining piece for fans of the original series or Breaking Bad.

Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman originally aired on March 12, 1994

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