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Wallace Shawn as Dr. John Sturgis

Dr. John Sturgis is played by Wallace Shawn, who you might recognize from hits like The Princess Bride (1987) and My Dinner With Andre (1981). Dr. Sturgis, a physics professor at East Texas Tech, is initially Sheldon Cooper's pen pal. Sheldon is thrilled when Sturgis starts dating his grandmother.

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The More You Know

  • Several products and businesses featured on the TV series Seinfeld experienced huge success after their appearance on the show, including Snapple, Junior Mints, and Tom's Restaurant in NYC.
  • Many shows today feature "anti-heroes," or villains who serve as the main character. Such shows include Dexter, Breaking Bad, and The Sopranos.
  • Family Matters: The infamous theme song "As Days Go By" wasn't always the theme song. "What A Wonderful World" was used in the pilot (though it has been replaced with "As Days Go By" in syndicated versions of the show).
  • All in the Family' had the most spinoffs
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