7 Things You Didn’t Know About The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory” was a popular sitcom that aired on CBS from 2007 to 2019. The show revolved around the lives of a group of friends, most of whom were scientists, as they navigated their personal and professional relationships. While the show was loved by many, there are several things about “The Big Bang Theory” that you may not know. Here are a few of them:

  1. The show was originally supposed to be called “Lenny, Penny, and Kenny.” The creators of the show, Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, initially wanted to center the show around three characters: Leonard, who was named Lenny in the original script; Penny, who was named Katie; and Gilda, who was later replaced by the character of Sheldon.
  2. Sheldon’s character was based on a real person. The character of Sheldon, who is known for his quirky personality and obsessive-compulsive tendencies, was actually inspired by a real person. The show’s co-creator, Bill Prady, based the character on a friend of his who had a similar personality.
  3. The actors weren’t originally fans of the show’s title. The actors who played the main characters on “The Big Bang Theory” initially weren’t fans of the show’s title. In fact, Kaley Cuoco, who played Penny, has said that she didn’t even know what the show was about when she first auditioned for it.
  4. Mayim Bialik, who played Amy Farrah Fowler, is a real-life neuroscientist. Mayim Bialik, who joined the cast of “The Big Bang Theory” in season 3 as the character Amy Farrah Fowler, is actually a real-life neuroscientist. Bialik earned her Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA in 2007, and her dissertation was focused on obsessive-compulsive disorder in adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome.
  5. The show’s theme song has lyrics. While most fans are familiar with the instrumental version of the show’s theme song, “The History of Everything” by Barenaked Ladies, the song actually has lyrics. The full version of the song includes lyrics that tell the story of the universe’s evolution from the Big Bang to present day.

Overall, “The Big Bang Theory” was a beloved sitcom that entertained audiences for over a decade. While these facts may not have a huge impact on your enjoyment of the show, they do offer a unique glimpse into the behind-the-scenes workings of one of the most popular shows of the 21st century.

On- And Off- Screen Romance

Things You Didn't Know About The Big Bang Theory

Kaley Cuoco talked about how she dated Johnny Galecki for two years while they were costars. Their characters, Penny and Leonard also dated on the show. They kept the relationship absolutely private but eventually ended things, Kaley Cuoco said, “I don’t want to be hiding. We couldn’t do anything. It wasn’t as fun as we wanted it to be.”

Musically Inclined

Things You Didn't Know About The Big Bang Theory

Mayim Bialik who plays Amy on the show learned to play the harp because it is Amy’s instrument of choice. Jim Parson’s also learned how to play the theremin for his character, Sheldon. A theremin is an early electronic musical instrument, the perfect choice of instrument for Sheldon.

Bernadette’s Voice

Things You Didn't Know About The Big Bang Theory

Melissa Rauch who plays Bernadette does not actually talk in such a high-pitched voice. She based the voice for her character on her mother’s voice, “only without the New Jersey!”

Stairs

Things You Didn't Know About The Big Bang Theory

There is only one set of stairs leading up to Penny, Leonard, and Sheldon’s apartments. The scenes where the actors walk up or down the three flights of stairs have to be shot in separate takes because the actors and the scenery needs to be reset after each flight.

Bazinga!

Things You Didn't Know About The Big Bang Theory

Stephen Engel was the one who started “Bazinga!” Sheldon’s catchphrase when he does or says something he means to be humorous is “Bazinga!” It all began when Stephen Engel would play practical jokes in the writers’ room, saying “Bazinga” instead of “gotcha.”

Unaired First Pilot

Things You Didn't Know About The Big Bang Theory

In an unaired first pilot, Amanda Walsh plays Penny’s character, at the time named Katie. Katie is more sexual and raunchy in this pilot than Penny is after Kaley Cuoco took on the character. The test audience did not like Amanda Walsh’s version of Penny, feeling overprotective of the guys.

Origins Of Soft Kitty

Things You Didn't Know About The Big Bang Theory

“Soft Kitty” is a adapted version of “Warm Kitty,” a children’s song by Edith Newlin. Bill Prady came up with the adaptation of this song that sooths Sheldon throughout the show. A teacher from his daughter’s preschool had heard it in Australia and taught the kids.

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