TMC
05-01-2019, 05:07 PM
https://deadline.com/2019/04/finale-big-bang-theory-finale-last-sheldon-jim-sherman-kaley-cuoco-1202605120/
The cast of the hit CBS sitcom filmed the second half of it two-part May 16 series finale on Tuesday night, wrapping up 279 episodes and a 12-season run. "It was a crisp and buoyant taping that, for the better part of three hours, was business-as-usual for the team that has been a ratings machine year in and year out," reports Geoff Boucher. "There were little signs, though, that emotions and tears might break loose at any point. Jim Parsons, who portrays Sheldon, did a vamping dance in-between takes but then a moment later he was scanning the front row of the audience to check on his special guest, his mother. Series co-creator Chuck Lorre, looking misty-eyed, stepped on stage to hold the clapperboard for the final take on the final scene. Johnny Galecki was polished in his performance until he got to one toss-off line of dialogue about spending '139 1/2 surprisingly pleasant hours' with Sherman’s character — the joke was a minor note in the show but the numeric reference was chosen for a reason. It’s the collective screen time logged by the show’s half-hour episodes." After the taping was over, Galecki addressed the studio audience, saying: “You’ve been the best fans for 12 years. You are a part of a family, and we love you very much.” Kaley Cuoco then joined him, and she shared something Lorre told the cast at their final table read: “The Big Bang Theory will live on in our hearts forever. It’s so sweet and simple, and it’s so true.” (https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/30/the-big-bang-theory-tapes-final-episode/)
Here are 10 non-spoilery takeaways from The Big Bang Theory series finale (https://tvline.com/2019/05/01/the-big-bang-theory-finale-sheldon-leonard-spoilers/)
"Several long-running storylines were paid off in ways that felt both organic and surprising," says Michael Ausiello, who attended last night's taping of the 279th and final episode. ALSO: Big Bang stars got their handprints today at the TCL Chinese Theatre (https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/01/the-big-bang-theory-cast-handprints-chinese-theater/).
Kunal Nayyar "cried a lot" and drank tequila after filming The Big Bang Theory series finale (https://people.com/tv/kunal-nayyar-drank-tequila-cried-wrapping-big-bang-theory/)
“I don’t think there’s any word in any language ever written that could describe what I’m feeling,” he said on Ellen. “I’m feeling all of it. I’m feeling sad. I’m feeling exhilarated. I’m feeling tired. I’ve cried out, I’ve laughed out, it’s all of it.”
Johnny Galecki: "I ended up being the quivering puddle of tears on the floor" after taping The Big Bang Theory series finale (https://tvline.com/2019/05/03/big-bang-theory-finale-johnny-galecki-interview-last-episode-video/)
“I was so worried about Kaley (Cuoco) and her being overcome with emotion,” Galecki told TVLine. “I ended up being the quivering puddle of tears on the floor. Starting off the show (Tuesday) night was tough. But then you gotta do your damn job, and put the tears aside and try to make people laugh. It was a terribly, terribly moving night.” ALSO: Galecki, 44, and his 21-year-old girlfriend are expecting their first child (https://ew.com/celebrity/2019/05/03/johnny-galecki-girlfriend-expecting-first-child/).
The cast of the hit CBS sitcom filmed the second half of it two-part May 16 series finale on Tuesday night, wrapping up 279 episodes and a 12-season run. "It was a crisp and buoyant taping that, for the better part of three hours, was business-as-usual for the team that has been a ratings machine year in and year out," reports Geoff Boucher. "There were little signs, though, that emotions and tears might break loose at any point. Jim Parsons, who portrays Sheldon, did a vamping dance in-between takes but then a moment later he was scanning the front row of the audience to check on his special guest, his mother. Series co-creator Chuck Lorre, looking misty-eyed, stepped on stage to hold the clapperboard for the final take on the final scene. Johnny Galecki was polished in his performance until he got to one toss-off line of dialogue about spending '139 1/2 surprisingly pleasant hours' with Sherman’s character — the joke was a minor note in the show but the numeric reference was chosen for a reason. It’s the collective screen time logged by the show’s half-hour episodes." After the taping was over, Galecki addressed the studio audience, saying: “You’ve been the best fans for 12 years. You are a part of a family, and we love you very much.” Kaley Cuoco then joined him, and she shared something Lorre told the cast at their final table read: “The Big Bang Theory will live on in our hearts forever. It’s so sweet and simple, and it’s so true.” (https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/30/the-big-bang-theory-tapes-final-episode/)
Here are 10 non-spoilery takeaways from The Big Bang Theory series finale (https://tvline.com/2019/05/01/the-big-bang-theory-finale-sheldon-leonard-spoilers/)
"Several long-running storylines were paid off in ways that felt both organic and surprising," says Michael Ausiello, who attended last night's taping of the 279th and final episode. ALSO: Big Bang stars got their handprints today at the TCL Chinese Theatre (https://ew.com/tv/2019/05/01/the-big-bang-theory-cast-handprints-chinese-theater/).
Kunal Nayyar "cried a lot" and drank tequila after filming The Big Bang Theory series finale (https://people.com/tv/kunal-nayyar-drank-tequila-cried-wrapping-big-bang-theory/)
“I don’t think there’s any word in any language ever written that could describe what I’m feeling,” he said on Ellen. “I’m feeling all of it. I’m feeling sad. I’m feeling exhilarated. I’m feeling tired. I’ve cried out, I’ve laughed out, it’s all of it.”
Johnny Galecki: "I ended up being the quivering puddle of tears on the floor" after taping The Big Bang Theory series finale (https://tvline.com/2019/05/03/big-bang-theory-finale-johnny-galecki-interview-last-episode-video/)
“I was so worried about Kaley (Cuoco) and her being overcome with emotion,” Galecki told TVLine. “I ended up being the quivering puddle of tears on the floor. Starting off the show (Tuesday) night was tough. But then you gotta do your damn job, and put the tears aside and try to make people laugh. It was a terribly, terribly moving night.” ALSO: Galecki, 44, and his 21-year-old girlfriend are expecting their first child (https://ew.com/celebrity/2019/05/03/johnny-galecki-girlfriend-expecting-first-child/).