Did TOS set the precedent for the medical doctor to play such a big role? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 7 months ago by someguy3@lemmy.ca to c/startrek@lemmy.world

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I can imagine a show without a doctor. But in all the shows the doctor plays a big role.

I'm trying to think this back and McKoy was such a brilliant character I can see that starting the entire trend. I'm unsure if there was a trend in TV before that for a medical doctor. Anyone know?

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[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 6 points 7 months ago

Adaptations of Sherlock Holmes? Doc Watson is the narrator of their stories and sometimes (not very often though) shows his medical knowledge as an ex military surgeon.

[-] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago

Seward in Dracula as well

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