Radloff J. The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series

Hachette Book Group, Inc.; Grand Central Publishing, 2022. — ISBN 978-1-5387- 0849-1.Теория большого взрыва: окончательная, внутренняя история эпического популярного сериалаThe definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast. The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it’s a seemingly effortless comedy, with relatable characters tackling real-life issues, offering a kind of visual comfort food to its millions of dedicated fans. But the behind-the-scenes journey of the show from a failed pilot to a global sensation is a fascinating story that even the most die-hard fans don’t know in its entirety.THE BIG BANG THEORY: THE DEFINITIVE, INSIDE STORY OF THE EPIC HIT SERIES is a riveting, entertaining look at the sitcom sensation, with the blessing and participation of co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, executive producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, as well as Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik, and more. Glamour senior editor Jessica Radloff, who has written over 150 articles on the series (and even had a cameo in the finale!), gives readers an all-access pass to its intrepid producing and writing team and beloved cast. It’s a story of on-and-off screen romance told in hilarious and emotional detail, of casting choices that nearly changed everything (which even some of the actors didn’t know until now), of cast members bravely powering through personal tragedies, and when it came time to announce the 12th season would be its last, the complicated reasons why it was more difficult than anyone ever led on. Through hundreds of hours of interviews with the sitcom’s major players, Radloff dives into all this and much more. The book is the ultimate celebration of this once-in-a-generation show and a must-have for all fans.Introduction: How the Reunion Came to Be
Where It All Started
Casting Leonard, Sheldon… and Katie
The Pilot—Take Two
Laying the Foundation… Literally
Time for a Hot Beverage… Stairway to 4A
Growing Pains and a Miracle Disguised as a Writers’ Strike
The Comic-Con Initiation
Anything But a Sophomore Slump
Time for a Hot Beverage… Atom Breaks
Note Cards, a Special Cologne, and an Eidetic Memory
Time for a Hot Beverage… Hoodies, Orthopedic Shoes, and Alien Pins: The Secrets of the Costume Design
The Universe Expands
The Love Story of Leonard & Penny and Johnny & Kaley
With Great Risk Comes Even Greater Reward
Jim Parsons and the Role That Changed Everything
The Syndication Explosion
The Sensational Season Six
Behind the Scenes of Stage 25
The Emmys, a Scavenger Hunt, and the Storyline Kaley Cuoco Hated
The Toughest Year Yet
Time for a Hot Beverage… Lunch Break
“The Opening Night Excitation”
Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and the Very Real Truths About Parenthood
The Pay Cuts, a Set Shake-Up, and the Proposal That Brought the House Down
Luke Skywalker Comes to Pasadena
Time for a Hot Beverage… Secrets of the Whiteboards
Back to the Past: Bringing Young Sheldon to Life
The Lorre Legacy
The Decision to End the Show
The Final Goodbye