In June 1992, NBC television network launched "Dr.Dean", a half-hour daily television show, the first time an M.D. hosted his own daily network television show. "The Hollywood Reporter" described him a "Likeable, informed man with something to say." He hosted other television shows, "Hey Dr. Dean, Calling Dr. Dean, and By Appointment with Dr. Dean" all with varied success. He also hosted a quarterly series of TV specials called "Medical Breakthroughs Presented by HealthCentral", which are syndicated to local stations via the HealthCentral Network.