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Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar
'Big Bang Theory' Mockery of 'Star Trek' Approved by J.J. Abrams
January 23, 2012 10:01:06"The Big Bang Theory" gets lots of love for its 100th episode, which aired on Thursday night, January 19. Not only did the series top "American Idol" in adults demo, but it also received thumbs-up from J.J. Abrams despite its take on mocking his blockbuster movie "Star Trek".
In an interview on the red carpet of 2012 Producers Guild Awards, co-creator Bill Prady told TVLine that the director gave positive response when they asked for his approval. "We got a message back immediately from Zach [Quinto] and J.J. saying they loved the idea," he said.
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'The Big Bang Theory' Tops 'American Idol' in Adults Demo
January 21, 2012 01:01:05"The Big Bang Theory" might have lured adult viewers away from "American Idol" on Thursday night, January 19. The 100th episode of the comedy series drew a 5.3 rating in 18-49 demo when it aired from 8:30-9:00 P.M., besting the singing competition which pulled in a 5.2 rating in the same half hour.
In term of total viewers, however, "Idol" garnered more audience than "Big Bang". The FOX reality series averaged 16.41 million viewers, while the CBS comedy series attracted 15.84 million people in the common half hour.
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'Big Bang Theory' 100th Episode to Be 'Really Quirky' and Break the Format
December 28, 2011 04:12:09"The Big Bang Theory" will mark its milestone with an episode different from previous outings. In the 100th episode which is set to air January 19, 2012, the cast and the crew will do something that's never done before by going back to the pilot.
"We wanted to go back to the relationship which started the series, which was Leonard's attraction to Penny and it was a sweetness to it and it's where we started and it felt like we'd come full circle on the 100th and explore it again," co-creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre said at an event celebrating the 100th episode in Los Angeles.
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'The Big Bang Theory' Is Most-Watched Program on Thanksgiving Night
November 26, 2011 08:11:26On the night when TV networks aired specials to celebrate Thanksgiving, "The Big Bang Theory" was still the most-watched program. Repeat of the CBS sitcom ruled on Thursday evening, November 24 with 11.2 million viewers and 3.6 rating in adults 18-49 demographic.
Despite the lack of special programs, the Eye won the night with an average of 8.4 million viewers and 2.1 rating. The network's schedule was filled with reruns of its other hit shows such as "Rules of Engagement" (7.9 million, 2.4), "Person of Interest" (8 million, 1.7), and "The Mentalist" (7.8 million, 1.5).
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Someone in 'The Big Bang Theory' Is Getting Married
March 29, 2011 10:03:15"The Big Bang Theory" is going to reach a new milestone on April 7 episode. One of the guys would propose to his love interest and "the couple will probably eventually get married", executive producer Bill Prady told TV Guide.
Prady refused to name names but hinted that it would either be Leonard and Priya or Sheldon and Amy or Howard and Bernadette. Speaking of the possibility of Leonard popping the question to Raj's sister, Prady said, "Leonard joining the Koothrappali family would affect a lot of relationships in an interesting way." Moreover, actor Johnny Galecki said previously that Leonard's relationship with Priya "makes sense [for] the characters".
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'Big Bang Theory' Renewed and Gets Publicist Guild Nom
January 13, 2011 03:01:50Good news comes in two for "The Big Bang Theory". First of all, CBS has just announced that the sitcom would be here to stay at least three more years. Second of all, the show has just received a nomination at 48th annual Maxwell Weinberg Showmanship Award which is presented by Publicists Guild.
About the renewal, CBS Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television have reached a multi-year broadcast agreement for the top-rated, Nina Tassler, President of CBS Entertainment, and Peter Roth, President of WB. TV announced on Wednesday, January 12. It will bring the show up to 2013-2014 season.
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Mayim Bialik Upped as Regular on 'Big Bang Theory'
November 16, 2010 03:11:30Mayim Bialik wished for a regular spot on "The Big Bang Theory" and she got it. Bialik was invited back to the show after making a debut in the last season's finale. According to Deadline, she is now due to appear throughout the season although not necessarily every week.
The actress plays Sheldon's 'friend' Amy in the sitcom and she is the second actress to be promoted as a regular this season. Melissa Rauch who plays Wolowitz's love interest Bernadette has been upped first. This promotion means there is a balance between the sexes because Kaley Cuoco initially stood alone against Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar.
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Casting News: 'Big Bang' Brings In Penny's Dad, 'Modern Family' Gets Hot Neighbor
October 25, 2010 02:10:48Two casting news arrived at almost the same time. Penny on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" will finally get a visit from her father while Mitchell and Cam on ABC's "Modern Family" will get a new neighbor.
Assigned to portray Penny's dad is Keith Carradine who made himself famous through his role on "Dexter" as Frank Lundy. EW which is first to report the casting heard from a source that this character would appear in a November episode but not much else is known. Penny once opened up to Leonard's psychiatrist mom that she was called a "slugger" because her father really wanted a son to play baseball with.
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'Big Bang Theory' Taps Eliza Dushku as FBI Agent
September 24, 2010 10:09:01While her boyfriend Rick Fox is busy "Dancing with the Stars", Eliza Dushku takes the time to guest star on "The Big Bang Theory". The "Dollhouse" star is coming to the CBS half-hour series to grill the boys to get an information about Wolowitz.
According to some reports circulating out there, Dushku is assigned by FBI to interrogate people close to Wolowitz so that he could be cleared for a top-level security. This investigation includes questions about Wolowitz's past and secrets.
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'Big Bang' Cast Get Big Pay Raise
September 16, 2010 03:09:54"The Big Bang Theory" cast is set for an explosive new pay deal. The show's stars Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki will make $200,000-per-episode, according to U.S. reports.
They are currently earning $60,000 for every episode they film, but thanks to the popularity of the sitcom, bosses at U.S. network CBS have increased the trio's salaries by $140,000 each, according to GossipCop.com. Galecki, Cuoco and Parsons, who won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy in August, will also take home an extra $50,000 increase for the next three seasons.
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Kaley Cuoco Could Miss 'Big Bang' Filming After Breaking Leg
September 14, 2010 04:09:21Actress Kaley Cuoco is missing out on filming hit U.S. show "The Big Bang Theory" after reportedly breaking her leg in a horseriding accident at the weekend. The star is currently in a Los Angeles hospital following a nasty fall, and will have to miss the taping of the popular sitcom on Tuesday night, September 14, according to TMZ.com.
Sources tell the website the rest of the cast would film without Cuoco and she is expected to catch up her scenes when she recovered. But if she is unable to return for filming next week, the show will have to be rewritten around her absence.
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'Big Bang Theory' Promo of Season 4
September 06, 2010 03:09:56CBS has an interesting way to remind fans of "The Big Bang Theory" that the show has been moved from Mondays to Thursdays. The announcement is incorporated as a scene between Sheldon and Leonard where the former asks a hypothetical question about whether or not they would know about the change if they were TV series characters.
"Big Bang Theory", which recently took an honor at the Emmys through Jim Parsons, will premiere the fourth season on September 23. Called "The Robotic Manipulation", the episode will see Penny finding herself along for the ride on Sheldon's first date ever and Wolowitz finding a new use for a robotic arm.
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George Takei to Guest Star on 'Big Bang Theory'
September 02, 2010 03:09:09"The Big Bang Theory" gang as well as fans of the show will overdose on amusing guest stars this season with the addition of George Takei to the list. To devoted fans of "Star Trek", Takei's name and face are familiar if not popular, and for Wolowitz, it is no different.
Bill Prady, the executive producer of "Big Bang" has confirmed via his Twitter that Takei would be in the new season's fourth episode which is scheduled to air on October 14. This would be the same episode where another nerd-icon Katee Sackhoff will make a guest starring appearance again. She has previously popped up as Wolowitz's conscience in season 3.
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Stills of 'Big Bang Theory' Season 4: Sheldon on a Date
August 24, 2010 03:08:27The first idea of "The Big Bang Theory" season 4 is offered through the first back episode stills as well as the new season's poster. The one-sheet reminds fans that the half-hour comedy no longer occupies Mondays slot but Thursdays instead. Meanwhile, the stills for episode 4.01 show Sheldon on his first date ever.
In "The Robotic Manipulation" that will air on September 23, Penny finds herself along for the ride on Sheldon's first date ever while Wolowitz finds a new use for a robotic arm. Mayim Bialik is reprising her role as Amy who is Sheldon's seemingly perfect match.
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Sheldon's Love Interest Coming in 'Big Bang Theory' Finale
March 27, 2010 01:03:31The female version of Sheldon is found in Mayim Bialik. Coming into public attention through her leading role in NBC's '90s dramedy, "Blossom", Bialik will portray Victoria on "The Big Bang Theory" in the May 24 finale.
According to EW, Victoria is Sheldon's love interest based on the eHarmony-type matchmaking service. Appearing on the last episode of third season, Bialik could be a recurring cast when the next season is premiered.
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First Look at Katee Sackhoff on 'Big Bang Theory'
November 03, 2009 11:11:43How Katee Sackhoff will incorporate with Howard Wolowitz's fantasy has been teased through a photo released by USA Today. "The Big Bang Theory" geek will share the bathtub with Sackhoff's character, drinking white wine and soaking in bubbles.
The episode where the "Battlestar Galactica" star is guesting would be "The Vengeance Formulation" which airs on November 23. Howard is unsure what to do with his new girlfriend Bernadette, so he discusses it with the guys. However, talking with his friends only makes him take wrong turns.
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Katee Sackhoff Dives Into 'Big Bang Theory' as Wolowitz's Fantasy
October 22, 2009 01:10:54Katee Sackhoff aka Starbuck of "Battlestar Galactica" will be visiting half-hour comedy "The Big Bang Theory" next month. A one-time guest appearance has been arranged to happen on the November 23 episode, CBS has confirmed.
Maureen Ryan of Chicago Tribune revealed that Sackhoff will play herself and that there "may be nudity" involved. What kind of storyline Sackhoff will contribute is not elaborated but it is said that she would be Howard Wolowitz's fantasy woman.
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Wil Wheaton Guest Starring on 'Big Bang Theory'
September 08, 2009 03:09:20Wil Wheaton, the Wesley Crusher of "Star Trek: The Next Generation", has made an announcement through his Twitter that he has been cast to appear on "The Big Bang Theory". The 37-year-old wrote, "An announcement of extraordinary magnitude: I will be on an episode of #thebigbangtheory this season. That's all I'm allowed to say. GLEE!"
Kicking it off Monday, September 21, "Big Bang" will also add another guest star to the flock. Lewis Black from "The Daily Show" is turning up as Professor Crawley in the second episode. Sheldon and Howard stake their best comic books on a bet to determine the species of a cricket and as an entomologist, Crawley has to settle the problem.
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Full Winners List of 25th Annual TCA Awards
August 03, 2009 09:08:08"The Big Bang Theory" successfully nabbed two prizes at the Television Critics Association Awards and became the show with most kudos. The CBS comedy, which misses an Emmy nomination for Best Comedy Series this year, took the top honor in comedy program as well as a nod for its leading star, Jim Parsons.
Although "Big Bang" brought home two, it was "Battlestar Galactica" that received the coveted prize. The SyFy series was named Program of the Year after airing its last season this midseason. "Battlestar" is the only show winning for SyFy.
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Preview of 'The Big Bang Theory' 2.12 and 'HIMYM' 4.12
January 08, 2009 04:01:50On Monday, January 12, CBS will present their night of laughs starting with "The Big Bang Theory" at 8/7c, continued by "How I Met Your Mother" at 8.30/7.30c. A promo combining the next episodes of the two shows has been released.
"Big Bang" will move forward with an episode called "The Killer Robot Instability". When Penny's comment about Wolowitz's love life sends him into a depressed stupor, his friends lose their most important team-mate in an upcoming fighting robot competition.
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