The Checkup with Dr. David Agus

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The Checkup with Dr. David Agus
Genre Documentary
Directed byAdam Goldfried
Presented by David Agus
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersAmy Coleman
David Agus
David Ellison
Dana Goldberg
Susan Zirinsky
Terence Wrong
CinematographySam Painter
EditorEric Clawson
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time27–36 minutes
Production companies Skydance Television
See It Now Studios
Release
Original network Paramount+
Original releaseDecember 6 (2022-12-06) 
December 12, 2022 (2022-12-12)

The Checkup with Dr. David Agus is an American documentary television series starring Dr. David Agus as he explores personal health issues with celebrities and their emotional breakthrough. The show is produced by Skydance Television and See It Now Studios, and premiered on Paramount+ on December 6, 2022. [1] [2]

Contents

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Ashton & Michael Kutcher"December 6, 2022 (2022-12-06)
Kutcher talks about his terrifying battle with a rare life-threatening disease and sits for his first interview with twin brother Michael, who was born with cerebral palsy and had a heart transplant.
2"Oprah Winfrey & Maria Shriver"December 6, 2022 (2022-12-06)
3"Howie Mandel"December 6, 2022 (2022-12-06)
4"Amy Schumer"December 12, 2022 (2022-12-12)
5"Nick Cannon"December 12, 2022 (2022-12-12)
6"Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin"December 12, 2022 (2022-12-12)

Release

The first three episodes were released on December 6, 2022, and the final three were released on December 12. [6]

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