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Being around Sheldon Cooper is not an easy task. Apart from being a walking and talking encyclopedia, the character would truly test somebody’s patience. In this regard, Meemaw would be the perfect cornerstone of support; however, inYoung Sheldon, there’s another character who’s shown nothing but an uncanny ability to tolerate the young prodigy’s annoying quirks.
The character in question would be Dr. Grant Linkletter, played by the talented Ed Begley Jr. In the show, Linkletter treated Iain Armitage’s character with godlike patience that even Meemaw was not capable of.
Dr. Grant Linkletter Showed Extraordinary Patience With Iain Armitage’s Sheldon Cooper
Prequel toThe Big Bang Theory,Young Sheldondives into the formative years of Sheldon Cooper. It offers the audience a clear childhood vision of the character they know and love. Since its premiere in 2018, the show has expanded theSheldon Cooperuniverse and has tried to fill in the narratives that were left wide open in the original sitcom. Filling inJim Parsons’shoes is not an easy feat, butIain Armitagepans out to be a worthy successor in the prequel.
WhileTBBTgave a glimpse of Sheldon’s Texas upbringing, it also omitted several other key figures from his life. For instance, Dr. Linkletter, who’s a pivotal figure in Sheldon’s life as shown inYoung Sheldon, remained absent fromThe Big Bang Theory. He was not only a key figure in his life but also somebody who showed him immense patience and understanding.
That’s how he was presented on the show, but people on Reddit have their own theory on how the character must be annoyed dealing with Sheldon Cooper’s quirks. A user onRedditposted a picture of Dr. Linkletter with the caption“Describe this guy.”This was enough for others to chime in with their own views.
Dr. Linkletter is a physics professor at East Texas Tech and plays a pivotal role inYoung Sheldon. As Sheldon’s academic advisor, he also endures his constant questioning and inability to understand sarcasm. But despite the minor issues, Sheldon Cooper deeply respects Dr. Linkletter’s intellect. So, given his huge presence in the prequel, it remains a mystery as to why he wasn’t introduced in the original series.
Iain Armitage reunited with his on-screen family for the taping ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Iain Armitage recently enjoyed a heartwarming reunion with his on-screenYoung Sheldonfamily when he visited the set of the upcomingGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.A spin-off toYoung Sheldon, the show will follow the lives of Georgie and Mandy as theynavigatemarriage and parenthood. The production for the same has officially kicked off on July 25, and Armitage’s Instagram post is the hype that the audience needs at the moment.
Alongside his picture, he also captioned the post,“What an exciting honor to attend the first taping of Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage!! It’s always fun to be on the Warner Brothers lot- I grew up there! -and then to get the chance to see so many familiar faces that I love.”
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He also added that he wanted to let the audience know about his favorite scene from the spin-off. But obviously, he’s not allowed to, further giving the audience a sense of mystery as well as a chance to use their imagination.
“It gets old and you have little time for other projects”: Jim Parsons Abandoning The Big Bang Theory for Young Sheldon isn’t Hypocrisy, It’s a Brilliantly Calculated Move
Further, given Sheldon and Georgie’s rapport on the show, it will be intriguing to see how his character will be portrayed in the spin-off. And to witness what his niece or nephew will call him, Uncle Sheldon or Uncle Dr. Cooper.
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Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
