During the 1970-1971 television series, Four-in-One (1970) rotated four separate shows: Rod Serling's Night Gallery (1969), McCloud (1970), San Francisco International Airport (1970) and The Psychiatrist (1970). "Night Gallery" and "McCloud" were renewed for the 1971-1972 season, with "McCloud" becoming the most popular and longest running. Only six episodes of San Francisco International Airport (1970) and The Psychiatrist (1970) were ever produced.
"The Psychiatrist" features early work from the up and coming director, Steven Spielberg. At the time, he was under contract at Universal Studios.