Rain Man as inaugurating a common but mistaken media stereotype that people on the autism spectrum typically have savant skills, and references to "Rain Man", in particular Dustin Hoffman's performance, have become a popular shorthand for autism and savantism. Conversely, "Rain Man" has also been seen as "dispelling" a number of other misconceptions about autism, and improving public awareness of the failure of many agencies to accommodate autistic people and make use of the abilities they do have, regardless of whether they have savant skills or not. The film is also known for popularizing the misconception that card counting is illegal in
The Oscar (film) Others consider it most likely to be a burlesque, given the stature of the actors involved (ironically, one of the few things critics liked about the film was Berle, a classic comedian in a dramatic role). Tony Bennett never made another feature film, and later "won" the Golden Turkey Award for "Worst Performance by a Popular Singer". "The Oscar" also marked the near-endpoint of Clarence Greene and Russell Rouse's careers; they each made just one more feature afterwards. The Oscar (film) The Oscar is a 1966 American drama film written by Harlan Ellison, Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse, and Richard Sale,