ABOUT SHOW
At noon, TalkRadio 790 KABC debuts “Dr. Drew Midday Live with Mike Catherwood,” offering LA-area listeners unique access to Dr. Drew’s thoughts on the news of the day and comprehensive insights on a broad range of topics. Listeners will be encouraged to call in on weekdays and take part in the discussion with one of the country’s most trusted physicians and radio and television personalities. Drew’s longtime on-air partner “PSYCHO” Mike Catherwood will bring fun to the festivities.
About Dr. Drew
One of the most listened to doctors in America, Dr. Drew is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Loveline” where he has been taking calls from listeners since 1984. He is the host of “Dr.Drew” on HLN which he joined in December 2010. He will also host “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers” on the CW in the fall of 2011.
Many people do not know that Dr. Drew is a practicing physician who is board certified in internal and addiction medicine, still runs a private practice, is on staff at Huntington Memorial Hospital and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Keck USC School of Medicine.
Dr. Drew and Vh1 teamed up for the first reality TV series to depict the process of overcoming addiction. Now in its fifth season, “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” was critically acclaimed by the addiction community for pulling back the veil of secrecy about what goes on in rehabilitation programs. “Sober House” chronicled the sober living process, and “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew” looked at the struggles and treatment of those dealing with serious sex addictions.
Using the media to deliver information, Dr. Drew often appears on national and international television and radio to talk about sex, relationships, and addiction. He frequently guest hosted for CNN’s Larry King Live and is a regular contributor on the Today Show. Dr. Drew has stopped in to visit Oprah, Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, Conan O’Brien, and Chelsea Lately to name a few. He has been profiled in GQ, Rolling Stone, Playboy, and Muscle & Fitness and was named one of the top 10 Real Sexiest Men by O Magazine, and one of the top 10 Silver Foxes by OK Magazine.
Dr. Drew is the author of the New York Times bestseller “The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism is Seducing America” (Harper-Collins) and “Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again” (Harper-Collins). Dr. Drew co-authored the first academic study on celebrities and narcissism. The study was published in the “Journal of Research in Personality” (Elsevier) and received worldwide press coverage.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Dr. Drew continued with USC for his residency. He then became chief resident at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. Dr. Drew’s professional activities in the medical field are numerous. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the California Medical Association, the American Society of Internal Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Fellow with the American College of Physicians (FACP.)
Dr. Drew enjoys playing sports, working out and spending time with his wife Susan and their triplets.
About Michael Catherwood
Radio and television personality Mike Catherwood is one of the most beloved names in Los Angeles’ top rated radio market. Known to listeners as Psycho Mike, he has created some of the most well-received characters for the groundbreaking KROQ radio program The Kevin and Bean Show in recent memory, a show which also launched the careers of Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla and Carson Daly.
A Los Angeles native of Mexican/Irish decent, Mike studied Theatre briefly at Rutgers University before opting out of the college scene to immerse himself in the world of punk and rock music and developing a knowledge and appreciation that would help propel him to the heights of popularity as a radio personality. In addition to his work with The Kevin & Bean Show, Mike is the co-host of Loveline Radio (Westwood One) with Dr. Drew Pinsky.
While primarily known for his radio talents, Mike’s recent guest hosting stint on Regis and Kelly, where he subbed in for a vacationing Regis Philbin, showcased his on-camera talents and was in part, responsible for his being cast on Season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, America’s highest rated television program.
Michael has also done successful voice over and commercial campaigns for many clients such as Major League Baseball, TNT Network, The Discovery Channel, and AT&T.
