TV characters collage. Image: ABC.

Call for Submissions

The Best Character Television Has Ever Offered Us

In May 2015, The Outtake ran its first series, This Film/TV Show Changed My Life. Screenwriters, professors, artists, and students sent us stories sharing how, for example, Forrest Gump (1994), Transformers (1986), Debbie Does Dallas (1978), and Doctor Who (1963- ) forever impacted their careers, identities, and bodies.

Since this series was so successful, we’d like to try another (or two). This time, we polled our subscribers, and the results are in:

Who’s the best character TV has ever offered us?

The Rules

• Limit stories to 500 words, please.
• Feature ONE character.
• Italicize titles of TV series and link them to their IMDB.com entry.
• The first time they’re mentioned, actors’ names, airdates, and episodes should be cited/designated appropriately. EXAMPLE: In Seinfeld (1989-98), the character George Costanza (Jason Alexander) may be summed up by his line from "The Beard" (6.16) "It's not a lie if you believe it."
• SUBMIT DRAFT via email or Twitter. Or if you’re already listed as a writer for The Outtake, click “Add to Publication” at the top of your story.

We hope to kick off the series in July. Any questions, please let us know!

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