Dr. Rupert Opie Is a comedy character played by American Comedian Noel Murphy. Dr. Rupert Opie represents a comedic and satirical reflection of the self-help movement and its gurus. In the improvisational tradition of Ernie Kovacs, Sid Caesar and Saturday Night Live, "The Dr. Rupert Opie Show" satirizes Dr. Phil, Deepak Chopra and John Gray in an intense manner. Topics have included "You're Right, You Are Superior To Others", "You Suck As A Manifestor" and "Animals Are Smarter Than You". The Dr. Rupert Opie Television show has aired for one-and-a-half years and has been a stage show for the preceding 3 years. In 2007, Dr. Rupert Opie released "Ritalin For Your Inner Child" on CD, and in 2008, a cooking video titled "Grilling With Anger". Comedian Noel Murphy has worked with Bill Cosby, Jay Leno, Paula Poundstone, Bon Jovi and Ellen DeGeneres.
Noel Murphy has performed Dr. Rupert Opie (pro bono) at addiction treatment centers around the country.
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