TV Aspies

[jackmt]

Who is your favorite Aspie character on TV? Some choices: Bones, Spencer Reed on Criminal Minds, Sheldon on Big Bang Theory, House (Is he an Aspie?, Not sure.) Feel free to add others even if they aren't your favorite.

 

[MoeSzyslak]

Hard decision. I'll say Gary Bell on Alphas.

 

[Sabertooth]

Old school: Columbo

 

[Verve]

Edit: Cliff Clavin from Cheers
and when I googled they also suggest that Lilith Sternin from Cheers/Frasier is too.

 

[GenetoJean]

Gary (Alphas) or Sheldon (BBT)... hard choice!!!

 

[MoeSzyslak]

Old school: Columbo

I love Columbo. "One more question!"

 

[Letter Never Sent]

I love Columbo. "One more question!"

+1


I don't really watch TV. In fact I don't recognize any of the above mentioned characters, except Columbo of course, but my all time favorite aspie movie character is Calvin Webber (Christopher Walken) in Blast from the Past.


*edit* oops, also recognize Cliff and Lilith.

 

[catzetier]

My favourite TV Aspie character is Sherlock from the BBC series. Great show, great character (it doesn't always happen like that...)

Sheldon's okay, but I can take him or leave him. Sherlock I will always watch and greatly enjoy.

 

[jackmt]

I have concluded that House is an Aspie. He just doesn't get human relationships, though he constantly studies them. All the other characteristics are there as well.

I love "House" but my favorite Aspies are Bones and Spencer Reed.

 

[LovedSparrow]

Does anyone remember the George Burns and Gracie Allen show? I wonder if Gracie was portrayed to be autistic. She takes everything literally, is a little different socially, and doesn't understand social cues.

If so, she's my favorite. That show rules.

I couldn't find a good short clip on YouTube, I don't recommend watching full episodes on YouTube due to copyright, but you'll get an idea of who she is.

For those who know the show, do you think she was an Aspie?

 

[Letter Never Sent]

Does anyone remember the George Burns and Gracie Allen show? I wonder if Gracie was portrayed to be autistic. She takes everything literally, is a little different socially, and doesn't understand social cues.

If so, she's my favorite. That show rules.

I couldn't find a good short clip on YouTube, I don't recommend watching full episodes on YouTube due to copyright, but you'll get an idea of who she is.

For those who know the show, do you think she was an Aspie?

I know of the show. I remember George Burns growing up - Oh God! was great. My friend Sandy LOVED him, she thought he was the greatest. Target used to sell old DVD's for 99 cents. I bought one of the Burns and Allen show. Funny stuff!