Chuck Lorre sure knows how to pick some guest stars. In the past we've seen the likes of Buzz Aldrin, Stephen Hawking and Neil deGrasse Tyson grace The Big Bang Theory set. Yesterday, we were introduced to "Professor Proton," Sheldon's long-time childrens' show icon played by none other than comedy legend Bob Newhart.
(Via Columbus Dispatch)
“Chuck (Lorre, the show’s co-creator) and I have been talking about this for a long time, and we (could) never agree on the show,” Newhart said by phone recently.
“I am a big fan of The Big Bang Theory. I thought it was extremely well-written, and it’s done in front of a live audience — and those were the two requirements that I had.”
Another requirement of Newharts? Appear in more than one episode - Awesome.
Actually, he had a third: He wanted to return for at least two more episodes — something he hopes will happen next season.
“It’s a little more important than a guest shot,” said the former Newhartstar, who has also appeared in NCIS and Desperate Housewives, and whose dramatic arc on ER scored an Emmy nomination.
It seems we'll be seeing "Professor Proton" in the very near future. The Big Bang Theory airs Thursdays, 8pm on CBS. The season 6 finale airs on May 16th.
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