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| Howie Mandel as Doctor Wayne Fiscus |
I've never been a fan of Howie Mandel.
That's a me problem, not a Mandel problem. His particular comic persona just isn't to my taste, accomplished as he may be.
But I must say that I really enjoy Mandel as Doctor Wayne Fiscus, St. Eligius' emergency room resident. Fiscus likes to goof around a bit, but he's affectionate, cares about patients and staff alike, and does the right thing even when it's hard. Also, he's a casual dresser, and complains righteously when he's forced to wear a suit and tie while on duty. I loathe suits and ties, so naturally I'm sympathetic to the character's plight.
I look forward to seeing where Mandel takes this character. In the almost-three seasons I've watched so far, he's already grown significantly. I hope that continues to the end of the series.
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You don't have to be a Howie Mandel fan if you don't want to be. I know I'm not. He's what happens when a monopoly takes over in a system. I like to think we do better when we reach consensus, not when we beat down our competitors. There is a lot of competition in the comedy industry, and I guess Howie Mandel's way simplifies that, but I don't consider it to be good for anybody but the man himself.
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