http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/big-bang-theory-billy-bob-thornton-745329

The CBS comedy cast an Oscar winner (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/big-bang-theory-billy-bob-thornton-return-745501) whose mom turned him on to the show (http://variety.com/2014/scene/news/billy-bob-thornton-big-bang-theory-game-of-thrones-guest-spots-1201271088/).
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