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Not sure if this was the episode where Shaun denied the claims that autism was caused by a vaccine, but I just found some support for that denial. Thought I'd share it. https://www.quora.com/Who-is-the-most-corrupt-and-crooked-scientist-ever-known/answer/Jack-Fraser-11?ref=forbes&rel_pos=2 I personally believe that autism was caused by something that wasn't there a few decades ago, but they haven't figured out what that something is, yet. Schools all have programs that are designed to assist students who are on the autism spectrum as well as down's syndrome and other conditions that we have seen increase in notable numbers in recent years. The terrible distress and emotional pain that Freddie so authentically reflected in this and the next episode should inform some who do not see research in these conditions as a high priority.

I understand from a previous episode that her mom lost her rented apartment - and needed for Claire to let her live there until she finds another. It's almost like she was the child and Claire was the mom. No wonder Claire has so many issues. Mom was a great singer, and she could have earned her own income, but there were the drugs and the alcohol and the mental issues and ....etc etc

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a29774725/the-good-doctor-fiona-gubelmann-season-3-episode-7/ Apparently at least one fan objected to Morgan getting so empathetic lately. Admittedly, it does change things.

I didn't know what Drakkar Noir was, her female Cologne or a man's Cologne. (husband used to wear Aramis) Google told me, so now it seems that Claire is continuing with the last episode's activities. Bummer. Maybe Reznik can help her see how self destructive this is. I think Carly handled that misunderstanding well, apologizing and admitting that she could have handled it better. Shaun just wanted to know where he stood with her and the "girlfriend /boyfriend" exchange brightened his face right up. Freddie is impressing me again with how he communicates Shaun's feelings so clearly. I also like how this relationship is moving more slowly than many that we see on TV dramas.

On 10/15/2019 at 11:30 PM, Fable said: "Contrary to popular opinion, I like Dr. Glassman. I’m glad he and Shaun have each other as sounding boards and mutual support systems. Aside from Claire, he is one of the few people who “get” Shaun. Carly seems to get him too, but we will have to wait and see where that goes." [Click and drag to move] I like Dr Glassman too. Debbie makes him smile and be silly, which is extremely nice to see. Shaun seems to have an insight about him too, because I doubt if anyone else would catch that "first wife, implying that there will be a second" and concluded that Glassman had already made up his mind to go back and marry her. On 10/15/2019 at 11:30 PM, Fable said: Alex Jones….Bwahahaha. I’m surprised they went there. It’s one thing to have a conspiracy theorist but to be so blatant about who it was supposed to be was unexpected. I guess the creators feel about as warmly toward him as I do. [Click and drag to move] It is nice that the people who develop the guest cast will go to where the regular actors were and got someone from that talented pool. I used to watch the West Wing regularly (because of Martin Sheen, mostly, and for an ongoing lesson in social studies), and it was there that I got to see Richard Schiff for the first time (sorry, I don't do a lot of channel surfing) Joshua Malina was there too, so it was nice to see him here as well, portraying a point of view that was not often seen on TV drama. Don't know Alex Jones, I guess I could look him up, but I liked how Joshua's character trusted Shaun and believed his diagnosis.

Claire does have a lot going on in her life, some good and a lot bad. You may be right that she is patterned after someone that DS or even the Korean originator of the story knows or is aware of. David Shore seems to use much of what was done before, including a lot of the House writers. It would be nice to see more good things happen for Claire, and that this terrible thing that happened does not lead to more bad developments. For instance, I have always thought, from the beginning of the program, that Dr Reznick was a copy of a character from House, not Claire. Dr. Amber Volakis, played by Anne Dudek, was an overly competitive and difficult doctor who never was made a member of House's team, but she lasted maybe 3 seasons plus the finale, coming back from being fired from the season-long new team candidates interview, then as Wilson's girl friend, and then finally as an imagined visual version of House's mind when he was going through a kind of mental breakdown - indicating that her difficult nature was similar to the worst and best of House. They are also, notably, both blondes, and were both called by the "b" word.

This TGD episode, which centered on Dr. Claire Browne, had Robert Sean Leonard as a patient named Quint, who is an overly enthusiastic big fisher, whose leg was partially swallowed by an apparently vengeful blue marlin. He absolutely did NOT want to cut it off, because he had been searching for this fish for some time, and was determined to get it off of his leg whole, to hang on a trophy. Like House, Quint's case was only one of several patient cases, but it was the funniest - Robert can get really hilarious and even a little crazy when he wants to be. After several short scenes, it ended kind of sad, but he did get his trophy. I can't help but think that he should play Captain Ahab in yet another version of Moby Dick. Wikipedia called Ahab "monomaniacal" - YEAH. In fact, they - "Quint" and Ahab - both lost the same thing in a fight with a sea creature. (I hope no one thinks that I spoiled them from reading the book- or from seeing The Good Doctor episode, which, if you missed it, could be easily rented from Amazon for a couple of bucks.) Robert played Atticus Finch in a play presentation of "To Kill a Mockingbird" - it took place in England, unfortunately for me, because I would have gone if it was here (perhaps needless to say, I am a fan of RSL, and have seen him in a play). He needs to do a TKAM movie HERE - he is old enough now, and nobody will think he is just Wilson or Neil Perry. One of the iconic films of that Harper Lee book had Gregory Peck playing that role, and interestingly (well for me), Peck also played Captain Ahab in the most memorable movie version (again,to me) of Moby Dick. I also enjoyed how Shaun and Carly worked out their own version of courtship. All such relationships should not be the same, each should be unique in some way, not only because we are all unique, but especially with Shaun's difficulty with emotions and conversation. Now, Claire knows better than to interfere with what is working for them.

I am glad I am not the only one who thought that. I really like this fellow's sense of humor, too, in the midst of all of the hard decisions and that painful recovery. And it would be nice to see a follow up on him and his new friend.

I agree with the first two. I really hope that this doesn't turn into a fight for Shaun's affections. I hope that Lea is friend enough to recognize that Carly cares for Shaun a whole lot more than she ever did. The visit to the HR officer is another borrow from House, with House and Cuddy doing the same thing in the sixth season. That carousel of kisses was kind of corny, especially in front of the hospital staff. I am sorry to say it, I am corny. I thought that the dreamy eloquent appeal that Glassman made to Debbie was purely romantic - I could almost feel the wind blowing by as they drive on to whatever beach or someplace incredibly beautiful. He may not be Don Draper - and I am 100% glad he isn't, because I never liked Draper - but he can be very clear about his true feelings, as he expressed them not just to Debbie, but on behalf of Shaun so many times. And I am glad that Dr Han is going away. At least he made himself a formidable antagonist for the show, not only threatening Shaun's place in the hospital, but also threatening blackmail when he doesn't get his way. He was not unlike House's Vogler in the first year. If he stayed, he could make the hospital a very yukky place to work. Now we just have to deal with Reznick.

When a TV episode elicits a positive emotional response in me that is really wonderful. This one did.

I kind of agree, although it may not be just what this show is doing, almost all procedural dramas tend to include the lives and problems of the characters. I agree that what makes this show special should be more showcased, though. Freddie Highmore is really, REALLY good at playing Dr. Murphy, with all of his talents and problems. Last week's episode showed how he was able to overcome his fear of driving by comparing its situations with surgery. He gets so happy when he is able to overcome some difficulty. But this past episode had him not quite up to speed, with the light buzzing sabotaging his talent for getting ideas and insights, and with nobody knowing how to deal with this infection-and I think two or three people died of it already. I hope that the CDC shows up in the spring program - with a cure.

I think he is - he is adorable. Of course, going through what he is going through now makes him revert to childhood - that is, teenager-hood, with his loss of his driver's license. And his recently learning how to yo-yo kind of adds to that process. I think I first saw Richard Schiff in The West Wing. Don't remember anything before that. He was being the wise counselor there, too. But Glassman's constant resistance here to doing things that he knows he should do is an interesting twist. And Schiff's wife playing Glassman's girlfriend is a great idea for this show. But I hope that he gets back to his mature self again - Shaun still needs him.

I am so jazzed by the fact that two actors - TWO - with apparent mental disabilities were featured in this episode. I am not sure of the disability of the first character played by Isaiah Lehtinen, "Marc", but Isaiah has had ten other acting roles. It was clear that "Gabi", played by Brenda Isabel Santiago (apparently in her first TV/movie role) is a Downs Syndrome patient. Having worked with special education students, I could see how difficult it is for them and their parents to cope with many issues. Even when they become adults, their parents may feel the way "Marc"'s mother did - who lost her husband, and who had no relief with dealing with a son who was stronger than she is. It seems like this episode is setting the stage for a number of emotional plot arcs. We are learning about the personal lives of the main characters, and it seems like that is going to be the direction that the scriptwriters and David Shore are taking here. Ok, let's see it!!

Coby Bird interviewed three of the major people -- Here is an interview with Coby and his father Nick (who apparently also has autism) for an autism support group.

Smile was wonderful, but More was GOLDEN. Up until now, I haven't wanted to watch an episode more than once or twice. I think I have seen this one 4 or 5 times, and got misty each time. Richard and Freddie are wonderful together, especially when their respective characters express deep emotions. I can feel the despair that Glassman expressed when he said he wanted to eat pancakes and watch football, and have fun. And that hug between them as Shaun said "You will live!" I finally figured out why that was the name of this episode (sorry, I am not as quick as Shaun). Both Shaun and Glassman's daughter said "I love you MORE." I hope that they will not make Glassman step down altogether, but maybe he could be in a less responsible capacity and Murphy can be a kind of assistant, while Glassman undergoes cancer treatment. And in the meantime, Andrews could find himself having to go to Glassman for help or consultation.