Melissa Rauch is on tour promoting her new film The Bronze and will be be both at Lincoln Square and AMC Village in New York City for a question and answer session tomorrow night as her show is launched throughout the nation in theaters. Today she appeared on The View and is scheduled to stop by and chat with Stephen Colbert on Late Night later today.
On The View, Rauch talked quite a bit about The Bronze and the preparation that went into the film. The acrobatic sex scene was definitely of interest by the ladies and a lot of discussion took place about the scene. Rauch also talked about meeting Carol Burnett for the first time and then later at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards event. She also participated in “Rapid Fire Questions” on the show. She also touched on her role on The Big Bang Theory.
We bring you clips and Rauch’s full interview segment courtesy of The View.
We will update later this evening after Late Night airs with more from Rauch and her appearance on Late Night with Stephen Colbert.
Original Programs Scheduled Across Five Nights of the Week IncludeNew and Returning Event Series and Perennial Reality Hit “Big Brother”
“BrainDead,” a New Comic-Thriller from Executive Producers Robert and Michelle King, Premieres Monday, June 13, 10:00 PM
“Big Brother” Returns with Three Weekly Episodes, Following its Two-Hour Premiere, Wednesday, June 22, 8:00 PM
The Suspenseful New Murder Mystery “American Gothic”Premieres Wednesday, June 22, 10:00 PM
“Zoo,” Last Summer’s #1 Scripted New Series, Debuts With a Special Two-Hour Premiere, Tuesday, June 28, 9:00 PM
CBS today announced its summer schedule with original series across five nights of the week, including thenew event series BRAINDEAD and AMERICAN GOTHIC, the sophomore season of ZOO, based on James Patterson’s #1 bestselling novel, and the return of the summer reality hit BIG BROTHER.
BRAINDEAD, from Robert and Michelle King, acclaimed creators and executive producers of THE GOOD WIFE, premieres Monday, June 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The event series is a comic-thriller set in the world of Washington, D.C. politics that follows Laurel (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a young, fresh-faced Hill staffer who discovers two things: the government has stopped working, and bugs are eating the brains of Congress members and Hill staffers.
BIG BROTHER, hosted by Julie Chen, will once again have three weekly episodes. It debuts with a special two-hour premiere, on Wednesday, June 22 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the Thursday broadcast on June 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Sunday’s installment on June 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and its regular Wednesday time period onJune 29 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Last summer, all three editions of BIG BROTHER ranked among the top 10 summer series in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54.
The suspenseful new murder mystery AMERICAN GOTHIC premieres Wednesday, June 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The series, from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, is about a prominent Boston family reeling in the wake of the chilling discovery that someone in their midst is linked to an infamous string of murders. As shocking secrets from the past and present are revealed, their mounting suspicion and paranoia that one of them is a killer threatens to tear the family apart.
ZOO, last summer’s #1 scripted series, returns for its second season with a special two-hour premiere,Tuesday, June 28 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) before moving to its regular Tuesday (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) time period July 5. In season two, the danger escalates as the animal mutation moves to phase two, and they begin attacking infrastructure and creating deadly environmental phenomena in an effort to make the planet uninhabitable. Also, the team discovers a shocking mutation that threatens the life of one of their own.
About BRAINDEAD
BRAINDEAD stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub, Nikki M. James and Johnny Ray Gill. Robert and Michelle King, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Brooke Kennedy and Liz Glotzer serve as executive producers for CBS Television Studios, Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions. Judy Smith serves as co-executive producer.
About BIG BROTHER
BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 53 cameras and 97 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, the House Guests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining House Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000. BIG BROTHER is produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in association with Endemol U.S.A.
About AMERICAN GOTHIC
AMERICAN GOTHIC stars Juliet Rylance, Antony Starr, Virginia Madsen, Justin Chatwin, Megan Ketch, Elliot Knight, Stephanie Leonidas and Gabriel Bateman. Corinne Brinkerhoff, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, James Frey and Todd Cohen are executive producers for CBS Television Studios in association with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television.
About ZOO
ZOO, based on the #1 bestselling novel by James Patterson, stars James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Billy Burke, Nonso Anozie, Nora Arnezeder, Josh Salatin and Alyssa Diaz. Jeff Pinkner, Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec, Scott Rosenberg, Michael Katleman, James Mangold, Cathy Konrad, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Leopoldo Gout and Steve Bowen are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
CBS’s SUMMER 2016 SCHEDULE
Monday, June 13
10:00-11:00 PM BRAINDEAD (Series Premiere)
Wednesday, June 22
8:00-10:00 PM BIG BROTHER (Two-Hour Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM AMERICAN GOTHIC (Series Premiere)
Thursday, June 23
9:00-10:00 PM BIG BROTHER (Thursday Premiere)
Sunday, June 26
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER (Sunday Premiere)
Tuesday, June 28
9:00-11:00 PM ZOO (Two-Hour 2ndSeason Premiere)
Wednesday, June 29
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER (Regular Wednesday Time Period Premiere)
Tuesday, July 5
9:00-10:00 PM ZOO (Regular Tuesday Time Period Premiere)
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Featured at PaleyFest March 16, 2016; Jim Parson’s wants more Shamy Sex; Leonard’s Father Coming to Town
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The Cast of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ at 33rd Annual Paley Center of Medial Paley Fest event on Mar 16, 2016. L-R Moderator Alie Ward, Chuck Lorre, Steve Molaro, Bill Prady, Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar. (Photo: Paley Center)
The cast, producers and writers of The Big Bang Theory are featured tonight at the Paley Center for Media’s 33rd Annual PaleyFest. We will bring you live coverage throughout the evening, including red carpet photos, social media posts and clips as they become available. We also will bring you any information tweeted from the event about questions answers and information shared at the event. Please bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
Mayim Bialik started off festivities with a social media post (see below), followed shortly after by Kaley Cuoco. The entire cast and producers arrived shortly after.
The event started with the fans being able to watch an episode before the panel would come up and be ready for discussions. Rene Reyes, Director of Public Programs at The Paley Center for Media welcomed the fans to The Big Bang Theory Paley Fest event. The moderator for tonight’s panel is Alie Ward from Cooking Channel’s Alie & Georgia.
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First question was what is Penny’s last name. Kaley Cuoco replied that she has in her mind a maiden name for Penny but “it is Hofstadter now and will forever be.” Cuoco and Johnny Galecki then talked about their first “I Love You” scene and how touched they were and how Molaro admitted crying when it was filmed.
Jim Parsons said that he and Mayim [Bialik] playing Sheldon and Amy having sex for the first time “felt very, very right.” Bialik then added “it felt like we were joining the rest of humanity.” Parsons admitted he never thought Sheldon would ahve sex on the show and looks forward to doing it again like Sheldon. “I learned how to do pillowtalk.” Molaro had in mind a ghost advising Sheldon and having the sex fall on Amy’s birthday so he could say “I look forward to next year.” Parsons attributes the writers for the organic progress Shamy have made.
"I can't wait to be back in bed again" –
— The Big Bang Theory ()
Simon Helberg was asked advice he would give Howard about fatherhood. Helberg says he wishes Howard would give him advice. His advice was “don’t shake the baby.” He hopes the baby does not end up actually multiples (twins) because that means four babies on set and he already has two at home. Helberg admits it s hard to explore these ideas on a sitcom, such as having children, but the writers know how to do it. He hopes the writers will make Hoard a good father and he is blown away every time he opens a script. Chuck teased that perhaps the baby will be Danny DeVito!
Kunal Nayyar interrupted and commented on how the cast does not know in advance what is going to lie ahead in the scripts to which Parsons teased him that he was answering a quesiton that no one asked.
The panel clarified that Melissa Rauch, who was absent tonight from the group, is in New York City as she will be on Late Night with Stephen Colbert tomorrow evening, and that is why she was unable to attend.
Nayyar talked about the process he goes through for them to straighten his naturally curly hair. Molaro teased that Raj quite possibly spends an hour every morning on his hair. Helberg joked “they straighten ALL of Kunal’s hair, from the head all the way down.”
Asked why the show is so successful and Cuoco replied “You’re seeing it right now, the great relationships between us.” She continued teasing how they give each other a hard time but that they love each other a lot.
Bialik admitted that she cried when she met Adam West, the “Batman of her youth.”. The writers had already written some scenes for him and were happy when the 200th episode came about and they could resurrect those scenes. West was supposed to be on the show in Season 8, but scheduling conflicts did not permit them to continue with the episode at that time. So when the 200th came around, they were able to use those scenes and Molaro attributes it to “like finding money in your coat.”
Fans are going to be excited to learn that they will soon get to meet Leonard’s father. Judd Hirsch will be playing Mr. Hofstadter. Galecki met Hirsch at the Tribute to James Burrows and is a huge fan of Hirsch’s. He had watched Taxi while preparing for the Big Bang pilot. Galecki asked Hirsh if he would be interested in playing his father on the show and Hirsch was excited by the idea. Galecki immediately text’d the writers the next morning with the proposition.
Molaro said they did not plan for the 200th and were starting to wonder if they really needed to do something special. At the last minute they remember that Sheldon’s birthday was a year prior and that it was that time of year for his birthday again. They grabbed onto the idea from there. Bialik said filming the party helped make it feel more celebratory.
Ward then asked the panel how they all play “geniuses or hot people”. Cuoco seemed amused by the question. Helberg joked he was “hired to play a hot person.”
The cast admitted that fans are not afraid to come up and greet them.
Cuoco admits that since the pilot first aired, it has been her dream to see Leonard and Penny get married. Nayyar then piped up and teased “Heyt ever since Raj met Penny, he thought he was going to make out with her too.” He was reminded by the others that he indeed experienced that to which Nayyar said “Raj’s dreams lived and died that day.”
Cucoc started to talk about being in the second half of their run to which Parsons interrupted and said she is being “very optimistic,” joking about the show lasting 18 years.
The panel was asked if they have dreams for their characters to which Nayyar said “Raj is dating two women, so he’s good.” He then went on and teased “Maybe three women.” Helberg replied “Season 18.” Parsons said that he can never think of anything for Sheldon that can possibly compare to what the writers have come up with for his character.
Molaro praised the cast, saying that they can put any two fo them in a scene and it’s already halfway to being awesome.
Galecki said he enjoyed the sexy carrot outfit.
Bialik said she normally does not read the script until the morning after they get it, but did read the one with Shamy sex the night they received the script and it was a taping night. Parsons was on his way to film a scene when Bialik stopped him to ask if he had read the script yet and told him what was going to happen. Both Bialik and he did not see “coitus” as coming (pun intended) according to Parsons. Parsons does not want to wait another year before their “next time.”
Lorre admist that he still gets nervous before every taping, wondering if the audience will laugh or not. Changes are made on the spot. “There’s something magical about what happens in front of an audience” he continues. He said that sometimes the audience will tell the writers with their silence that they are wrong. “You can hear the 134 freeway” Lorre teases whent he audience does not laugh. [Note: the 134 Freeway is in Burbank near where Warner Bros. tapes. on the WB lot.] Parsons then interjects “The writers don’t get the credit they deserive. It’s hard as hell to do an episode every week.” Galecki agreed adding “It’s like reinventing the wheel every week.”
Lorre continued saying how the audience taught them early on about the characters and how vulnerable they were. The audience made sure to let the writers know when the characters were not being taken care of, or if the show was getting to risque.
The panel was asked about the characters and why they wear so many layers of clothing. Nayyar teased it is “because they have to hide how fit they are.” Bialik says they actually go through the seasons with their clothes and if they wear coats or not. Parsons admits he never noticed. He said he has to wear a jacket when he leaves “every damn time.”
Parsons and Nayyar are both into fantasy football and talk a lot about it on set. Parsons once noticed that Sheldon’s computer actually has internet and put a football game on to play while they were filming a long scene.
Most of the cast are not into comics. Bialik and Galecki are. Bialik was raised with a “full spectrum” of comics.
Someone in the audience asked the actors to act out their favorite movie scene…which led to pandamonium.
Will we ever get to meet Sheldon’s nephew? The writers don’t really have an answer for that other than “fans will have to watch and see.”
A fan asked Cuoco if she has a dress she can borrow for prom. Nayyar asks her if she needs a date too.
And that is a wrap. A full clip of the panel should be available within the next few days and we will link you to it or embed it here as soon as it becomes available.
We wish to thank Emmy4Mayim, JimParsons_Source, Jessica Radloff, Natalie Abrams, Rob Moynihan, The Paley Center, Dolby Theater and Big Bang Buzz for helping provide information we are reporting throughout the evening! Thank you all!
The Series Finale of “The Good Wife” on Sunday, May 8 is Joined by the
Season Finales of “Madam Secretary” and “Elementary”
“Person of Interest” Season Premiere Debuts Tuesday, May 3
“Mike & Molly” Returns Monday, April 25 and “Undercover Boss” on Sunday, May 15
“The Price is Right” to Have Three Reality Show-Themed Primetime Specials The Week of May 23
CBS today announced finale dates, return dates and special event broadcasts for the remainder of the season, including the returns of MIKE & MOLLY, PERSON OF INTEREST and UNDERCOVER BOSS, and three THE PRICE IS RIGHT primetime specials.
Sunday, May 8 is a full night of finales, beginning with the season finale of MADAM SECRETARY (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), the series finale of THE GOOD WIFE (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and the season finale of ELEMENTARY (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).
MIKE & MOLLY returns Monday, April 25 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) and will then have new back-to-back episodes onMonday, May 2, Monday, May 9 and Monday, May 16 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, each night).
The fifth season of PERSON OF INTEREST returns with two weekly episodes on Tuesdays and Mondays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT, each night), effective Tuesday, May 3 and Monday, May 9.
THE ODD COUPLE expands to two nights a week with a new Monday broadcast beginning May 2 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT), in addition to its regularly scheduled Thursday (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) airing.
UNDERCOVER BOSS returns to the schedule Sunday, May 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
THE PRICE IS RIGHT, network television’s #1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show in television history, will have three one-hour reality show-themed primetime specials, on Monday, May 23(SURVIVOR), Tuesday, May 24 (BIG BROTHER), and Wednesday, May 25 (THE AMAZING RACE) (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT each night).
The following are CBS’s season finale dates and programming additions:
Thursday, March 31
8:30-9:30 PM LIFE IN PIECES (One-Hour 1st Season Finale)
Monday, April 18
8:00-9:00 PM SUPERGIRL (1st Season Finale)
Monday, April 25
8:00-8:30 PM MIKE & MOLLY (Returns to the schedule in new time period)
9:00-10:00 PM SCORPION (2nd Season Finale)
Tuesday, April 26
10:00-11:00 PM LIMITLESS (1st Season Finale)
Monday, May 2
8:30-9:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (First of three back-to-back episodes)
9:30-10:00 PM THE ODD COUPLE (New Time Period, in addition to Thursdays)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (7th Season Finale)
Tuesday, May 3
10:00-11:00 PM PERSON OF INTEREST (5th Season Premiere)
Wednesday, May 4
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (11th Season Finale)
Friday, May 6
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (6th Season Finale)
Sunday, May 8
8:00-9:00 PM MADAM SECRETARY (2nd Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE (Series Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM ELEMENTARY (4th Season Finale)
Monday, May 9
10:00-11:00 PM PERSON OF INTEREST (New Time Period, in addition to Tuesdays)
Thursday, May 12
8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (9th Season Finale)
9:30-10:00 PM 2 BROKE GIRLS (5th Season Finale)
Friday, May 13
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (28th Edition Finale)
9:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (Two-Hour 6th Season Finale)
Sunday, May 15
9:00-10:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (Returns to schedule)
Monday, May 16
8:00-9:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (One-Hour Series Finale)
Tuesday, May 17
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (13th Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: NEW ORLEANS (2nd Season Finale)
Wednesday, May 18
8:00-10:00 PM SURVIVOR (32nd Edition Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM SURVIVOR LIVE REUNION SHOW
Thursday, May 19
9:00-9:30 PM MOM (3rd Season Finale)
Friday, May 20
8:00-9:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS SPECIAL
Monday, May 23
8:00-9:00 PM THE PRICE IS RIGHT – SURVIVOR-THEMED PRIMETIME SPECIAL
9:00-10:00 PM THE ODD COUPLE (One-Hour 2nd Season Finale)
Tuesday, May 24
8:00-9:00 PM THE PRICE IS RIGHT – BIG BROTHER-THEMED PRIMETIME SPECIAL
Wednesday, May 25
8:00-9:00 PM THE PRICE IS RIGHT – THE AMAZING RACE-THEMED PRIMETIME SPECIAL
9:00-11:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS (Two-Hour 1st Season Finale)
Sunday, May 29
8:00-9:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (7th Season Finale)
Tuesday, June 21
10:00-11:00 PM PERSON OF INTEREST (5th Season Finale)
Thursday, June 23
10:00-11:00 PM RUSH HOUR (1st Season Finale)
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 9, Episode 21 Weekly Production Journal
This article will chronicle The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episode 21 production week from table read to tape night. We will include anything from tweets and Instagram posts from producers, cast, & crew while on set or fans who say they are going to the taping as well as any press. Items like the press release, pics, promo, etc…will be posted in posts by themselves so you can find them with ease.
Enjoy looking through our coverage of the premiere being taped. We will do this for every episode taped from here on so keep looking for more posts similar to this.
Promo & Sneak Peeks (and post airing clips)
Coming Soon!
These links are here so you can easily navigate the post:
Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik Image: Mayim Bialik
I’m going to be super honest right now–sometimes it’s hard to be happy for people when they have success you want for yourself. As an actor, I run into this all of the time. But here’s the thing about a real deeply connected friendship: you are so happy for the other person’s success, even if you crave it for yourself.
This is how it is with MelissaRauch, who plays Bernadette on “The Big Bang Theory” with me. She co-wrote and is starring in her very own movie called “The Bronze,” and it comes out this Friday, March 18. It got huge rave reviews when it premiered at Sundance Film Festival–it is simply a powerhouse of a movie.
I excitedly interviewedMelissa about some of the things I wanted to know about the actual process of making a movie–particularly one about a former bronze-medal-winning gymnast who has to come to terms with her new life as a trainer of the next hot gymnast, with a chip on her shoulder and a potty-mouth that is as hysterical as it is startling.
Tell me in a nutshell what “The Bronze” is about.
“The Bronze” is about Hope Ann Greggory, a female gymnast who has been milking small town fame from her Bronze medal victory for way too long. She’s really stuck in a rut when we meet her: living in her father’s basement and unsure of how to move onto the next phase of her life. All of that changes, however, when she’s faced with the decision to either train a new rising star in town–or sabotage her in order to preserve her own legacy.
A lot of people may not know that in addition to being an actress, you have been writing for a long time. What kinds of stories are you interested in telling as a writer, and what in particular felt compelling about telling this story?
I’m most interested in writing the stories of flawed women (read: real), who are raw characters with layers that need to be peeled back. The attempt is always to ground their stories first, then crank up the comedy with the characters who inhabit that world. I like creating anything that helps me to contextualize an experience of life I’m struggling to understand personally.
One of these experiences is that of fame. It’s a weirdly magnetic and seductive force in American culture, yet it if you do attain it, it has literally no substance and it’s incredibly fickle. For example, early in my career, I suddenly had national weekly visibility working as a talking head comedian on Vh1’s “Best Week Ever.” During that time, I went to the food court of my local mall in New Jersey, and scored a free Wetzel Pretzel from being recognized, and this happened each time I went (in what became a bizarre, yet lovely ego-boosting ritual).
A year or so later, I was off the show and out of work, and the same kiosk manager who’d regularly gifted me the pretzel charged me full price. “The Bronze” is an exploration of a star’s rise and fall from a pedestal–a topic that has long been a source of fascination for me and my husband (who co-wrote the film and has witnessed all the peaks and valleys of my career).
Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT)
Monday, March 14 Emmy Award winner and Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise discuss his new CBS drama “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders”; actress Aja Naomi King (n)
Tuesday, March 15 Cast of CBS’s “NCIS” including Michael Weatherly, Sean Murray and Emily Wickersham discuss the 300th episode; actress Mary Elizabeth Ellis (n)
Wednesday, March 16 Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey; actress Neve Campbell (n)
Thursday, March 17 THE TALK will be preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of NCAA Basketball
Friday, March 18 THE TALK will be preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of NCAA Basketball
CALLEN ATTEMPTS TO CONNECT WITH A BOY IN IMMINENT DANGER AFTER THE NCIS TEAM UNCOVERS A GROUP OF TERRORISTS WHO ARE BRAINWASHING CHILDREN, ON “NCIS: LOS ANGELES,” MONDAY, MARCH 21
“The Seventh Child” – Callen and the team try to save a child in imminent danger who has been brainwashed by a terrorist cell. Also, Deeks and Kensi discuss having children, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, March 21 (9:59-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
CHEAT TWEET:Callen tries to help a boy who is in danger of hurting himself and others #NCISLA 3/21 9:59pmET/PT @CBS http://bit.ly/223UuPp
AS ELIZABETH HOLDS PEACE TALKS BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN, A MYSTERIOUS PLANE CRASH INVOLVING THEIR COUNTRIES STALLS THE NEGOTIATIONS, ON “MADAM SECRETARY,” SUNDAY, MARCH 27
Jane Pauley Guest Stars as Herself
“On the Clock” – As Elizabeth holds peace talks between the prime ministers of India and Pakistan, a mysterious plane crash tied to both countries causes the three parties to reevaluate the deal. Also, in an attempt to help the NSA locate the terrorist Jibral Disah, Henry approaches a former teacher of one of Disah’s wives for information, and Elizabeth withstands a grueling interview with Jane Pauley, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, March 27 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
CHEAT TWEET:A plane crash stalls a deal Elizabeth is brokering w India & Pakistan 3/27 8pm #CBS #JanePauley guests http://bit.ly/1Wd1ceS
WHILE ASSIGNED TO PROTECTIVE DETAIL FOR THE COMMANDER OF THE PACIFIC COMMAND, THE TEAM SEARCHES FOR A NORTH KOREAN SPY, ON “NCIS: LOS ANGELES,” MONDAY, MARCH 28
“Seoul Man” – While assigned to protective details for the commander of the Pacific Command, the team searches for a North Korean spy, on NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, March 28 (9:59-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
CHEAT TWEET:The #NCISLA team is on the hunt for a North Korean Spy using social media to communicate…3/28 9:59pm on @CBS http://bit.ly/223TIls
THE INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM HEADS TO CAIRO TO UNCOVER WHO WAS BEHIND A GAS ATTACK ON AN EGYPTIAN-AMERICAN AND THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE MAN’S FRIEND, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
“Criminal Minds” Star Kirsten Vangsness Makes a Guest Appearance as Penelope Garcia
“Denial” – The International Response Team heads to Cairo when an Egyptian-American former U.S. serviceman is killed in a gas attack there and his friend goes missing, on CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS,Wednesday, March 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CRIMINAL MINDS star Kirsten Vangsness makes a guest appearance as Penelope Garcia.
CHEAT TWEET:The IRT heads 2 Cairo after a gas attack on an American #CBS 3/30 10pm guests http://bit.ly/223TcUE
REGULARCAST:
Gary Sinise
(Jack Garrett)
Alana De La Garza
(Clara Seger)
Daniel Henney
(Matt Simmons)
Tyler James Williams
(Russ “Monty” Montgomery)
Annie Funke
(Mae Jarvis)
GUEST CAST:
Kirsten Vangsness
Aline Elasmar
Anthony Azizi
Sam Adegoke
Junes Zahdi
Tina Lifford
Naz Deravian
Ammar Daraiseh
Danny Hamouie
(Penelope Garcia)
(Neith Ghannam/Gas Masked Person)
(Deputy Minister Arkem Sarkis)
(Hank Willis)
(Malik Said)
(Brenda Willis)
(Haiffa Said)
(Omar)
(Safar Arabi)
WRITTEN BY: Adam Glass, one of the series’ executive producers
Title: And the Pity Party Bus
Airs: March 31, 2016
THE GIRLS’ HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE CONTINUES AS CAROLINE SIGNS A BUSINESS CONTRACT AND MAX FACES HEARTBREAK, ON “2 BROKE GIRLS,” THURSDAY, MARCH 31
“And the Pity Party Bus” – The girls’ Hollywood adventure continues as Caroline signs away the rights to her life story so it can be turned a movie. Also, Max is heartbroken when Randy (Ed Quinn) breaks up with her via his therapist, Elliot (John Michael Higgins), and Caroline rents a party bus in an attempt to cheer her up, on 2 BROKE GIRLS, Thursday, March 31 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
CHEAT TWEET:The girls’ Hollywood adventure continues with movie deals & heartbreak on #2BrokeGirls 3/31 9:30pm #CBS OfficialKat http://bit.ly/223SRRN
WHEN A MAN IS FOUND LEFT FOR DEAD DRIFTING OFF THE COAST OF OAHU, FIVE-0 UNCOVERS A DEADLY SLAVE TRADE OPERATING ABOARD AN ILLEGAL FISHING VESSEL, ON “HAWAII FIVE-0,” FRIDAY, APRIL 1
“Kanaka Hahai” – When a man is found left for dead drifting off the coast of Oahu, Five-0 uncovers a deadly slave trade operating aboard an illegal fishing vessel. Also, while Danny is out with his children, his car is stolen so he commandeers a bus to chase down the thieves, on HAWAII FIVE-0, Friday, April 1 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
(“Kanaka Hahai” is Hawaiian for “The Hunter”)
CHEAT TWEET:#H50 fans, some1 stole #Danno’s #Camero! U gotta c how he gets it back!4/1 9pm #Five0Fridays http://bit.ly/223SIh8
SUPERGIRL GAINS A NEW ALLY WHEN THE LIGHTNING-FAST SUPERHERO THE FLASH HELPS HER BATTLE LIVEWIRE AND SILVER BANSHEE, ON “SUPERGIRL,” MONDAY, MARCH 28
Grant Gustin Crosses Over as “The Flash”
“Worlds Finest” – Kara gains a new ally when the lightning-fast superhero The Flash (Grant Gustin) suddenly appears from an alternate universe and helps Kara battle Siobhan, aka Silver Banshee, and Livewire in exchange for her help in finding a way to return him home, on SUPERGIRL, Monday, March 28 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Grant Gustin crosses over as The Flash.
CHEAT TWEET: It’s 2 heroes vs 2 villains in National City when guest stars! #SupergirlXTheFlash 3/28 8pm on #CBS! http://bit.ly/1Tt3g4E
REGULAR CAST:
Melissa Benoist
(Kara Danvers/Supergirl)
Calista Flockhart
(Cat Grant)
Chyler Leigh
(Alex Danvers)
Mehcad Brooks
(James Olsen)
David Harewood
(Hank Henshaw/J’onn J’onzz)
Jeremy Jordan
(Winslow “Winn” Schott)
RECURRING CAST:
Jenna Dewan-Tatum
(Lucy Lane)
Chris Vance
(Non)
Italia Ricci
(Siobhan Smythe)
Brit Morgan
(Leslie Willis/Livewire)
Christopher Showerman
(Tor)
Jay Jackson
(News Anchor)
Dan Warner
(Fire Captain)
GUEST CAST:
Grant Gustin
(The Flash/Barry Allen)
Jamie Kaler
(Pundit #1)
Samantha Harris
(Pundit #2)
Zarek King
(Young Boy)
Sarah Robson
(Dr. Amelia Hamilton)
Harriet Sansom Harris
(Sinead)
Dawn Greenidge
(Pedestrian Woman)
STORY BY:Greg Berlanti
TELEPLAY BY: Andrew Kreisberg and Michael Grassi
BASED ON: The Characters Appearing in the DC Comics
BRIAN’S DOUBLE LIFE UNRAVELS WHEN SENATOR MORRA MAKES CONTACT JUST AS THE FBI PLACES BRIAN UNDER 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE, ON “LIMITLESS,” TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Bradley Cooper Returns as Senator Edward Morra
“A Dog’s Breakfast” – Brian’s double life unravels when Senator Morra (Bradley Cooper) makes contact just as Brian’s placed under 24-hour surveillance by the FBI following his rogue trip to Russia. Also, Mike and Ike tell an already suspicious Rebecca about Brian’s off-book interaction with Morra’s henchman, Sands, on LIMITLESS,Tuesday, March 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Bradley Cooper reprises his role as Senator Edward Morra.
Johnny Galecki at SXSW 2016 promoting ‘The Master Cleanse’ Image: James Goulden Photography via Getty
Johnny Galecki produced and stars in The Master Cleanse at SXSW this week. It has three separate screening times:
Sunday, March 13 at 2:34 PM in Alamo Lamar D
Tuesday, March 15 at 2 PM in Alamo Lamar A
Wednesday, March 16 at 8:45 PM in Alamo Lamar B
Written and directed by Bobby Miller, The Master Cleanse centers on a heartbroken man who attends a spiritual retreat, only to discover that the course releases more than everyday toxins and traumatic experiences.
We bring you photos of Galecki promoting his new film. We also will bring you links to reviews as soon as they become available. Check back for the reviews.
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Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Kyle Gallner, Johnny Galecki and writer/director Bobby Miller speak onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Producer Aaron L. Gilbert, actor Kyle Gallner, Brenda Gilbert and actor Johnny Galecki attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Film editor Josh Crockett, actor Kyle Gallner, writer/director Bobby Miller, actor Johnny Galecki and producers Aaron L. Gilbert and Jason Cloth attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Film editor Josh Crockett, actor Kyle Gallner, writer/director Bobby Miller, actor Johnny Galecki and producer Aaron L. Gilbert attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Producer Aaron L. Gilbert and actors Kyle Gallner and Johnny Galecki attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Actor Johnny Galecki speaks onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Actor Kyle Gallner, Johnny Galecki and writer/director Bobby Miller speak onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Actors Kyle Gallner and Johnny Galecki speak onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Johnny Galecki is best known as Leonard on The Big Bang Theory, but after 10 seasons on the CBS sitcom, he wanted more from his stable career as a “hired gun” actor. Sifting through various projects in search of the right one to produce, the 40-year-old ultimately discovered The Master Cleanse, a horror/drama/comedy project from first-time filmmaker Bobby Miller.
The Master Cleanse delves into creature feature territory, with Galecki playing a lonely man who attends a spiritual retreat that promises to cleanse and purify his life, but ends up literally releasing his inner demons. Ahead of the film’s SXSW world premiere on March 13, EW has an exclusive, creepy clip from The Master Cleanse, above, and an interview with the Emmy-nominated actor.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You’ve had a very diverse career, from Christmas Vacation toRoseanne and The Big Bang Theory. With The Master Cleanse, were you looking for something strange to counteract the tone of the roles people might associate with you?
JOHNNY GALECKI: When I first came aboard The Master Cleanse, purely as a producer, the writer-director, Bobby Miller, had another actor in mind. I gave him fair warning that if, for whatever reason, there might be a scheduling conflict with this actor, that I was not going to play his lead role. I had no interest in wearing both hats. There was a scheduling conflict with the initial actor, and everyone just ignored my cardinal rule. [Laughs.] [Bobby] called me and said, “Well, you have a wardrobe fitting tomorrow morning!” So, it was not the premeditation of playing the role whatsoever. I was as thrilled as I was terrified to take on those reins, but it wasn’t by design.
I hesitate, then, to call it an accident that you also starred in this film, but…
Feel free to call it an accident! It very much was. I endeavor to be a creative producer, and so a lot of what I had to contribute fortunately happened before we got to shooting. Being a producer was a bit of a distraction from the acting and some days vice versa.
Trailer Courtesy of Bobby Miller:
Still, at least tonally, this is a very different project for you. How do you, as an actor, prepare to make the jump from a mainstream comedy series like The Big Bang Theory to a low-budget indie movie?
I must admit it’s a welcome change. As much as I love The Big Bang Theory and playing Leonard 200-some episodes in, I think playing a departure from that character only serves that character once you return to him. The actors that I admire, that’s always been a part of their careers, that sense of unpredictability and diversity. If you liken it to a musician that’s been playing the same type of music for nine years, you jump at the chance to play in some sort of different genre. It’s much more exciting or liberating than it is even scary or challenging. But, goodness, I’ve been lonely before. That’s really the number one word to describe [my character] Paul Berger in The Master Cleanse. The poor guy is searingly lonely, and I think that’s universally relatable; I had plenty to pull from. The difference, and one of the things I really liked about the character, is that he’s not really aware of that. I’d like to think that I’m pretty self-aware; at least I try to be. [Laughs.] I can’t imagine anyone who would say differently. In Paul’s case, one of the things I loved about him is that he’s kind of emotionally arrested at this traumatic point from a previous relationship, and it’s kind of analogous to the slowly boiling frog. His life kind of unravels so slowly that he doesn’t even realize it’s in freaking shambles, and that’s fun to play.
How do you think your experience as an actor informed your work as a producer on The Master Cleanse? Were you more in step with certain aspects of production or was this a learning experience for you as well?
You can never predict how an audience is going to respond. But with 300-plus live studio audience episodes under my belt and dozens of theater productions in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, I mighthave a little bit — and please use italics when I say “might” — have a little bit more of an inkling than some other folks in the business of how an audience might react.
CBS will present THE LATE LATE SHOW CARPOOL KARAOKE PRIMETIME SPECIAL, featuring an all new Carpool Karaoke with global superstar Jennifer Lopez as well as highlights from past segments, plus James Corden’s favorite moments from his first year as host of THE LATE LATE SHOW. The special will be broadcast Tuesday, March 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
“I have loved every minute of hosting THE LATE LATE SHOW. It’s been an incredible year,” said James Corden. “I look forward to this hour on primetime to look at some of my favorite moments and share a couple of great new ones. I can’t wait!”
“We are so excited to be doing this show in primetime on CBS,” said Ben Winston, Executive Producer of THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN. “It has been the most wonderful first year on air, and to celebrate the season this way is really special. The show will include a mix of fun new moments and some of our favorite bits from this past year.”
“We’re thrilled with the opportunity to introduce a primetime audience to some of the fun we’re having every night after midnight,” added Rob Crabbe, Executive Producer of THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN. “We can’t wait to share our big opening number and to see what James and Jennifer Lopez get into as they Carpool Karaoke to work.”
Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, musical acts, games and sketches. THE LATE LATE SHOW’s post-Super Bowl broadcast delivered the highest ratings, with any host, since the show’s inception in 1995. THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos. The show holds the YouTube record for the most watched late night clip with “Adele Carpool Karaoke,” which has 84 million views. The show’s YouTube Channel has amassed more than 800 million total views and 3.9 million subscribers since the show’s premiere on March 23, 2015. In addition to its success on YouTube, THE LATE LATE SHOW is the most social late night show in its time period and the second most social broadcast late night show, according to Nielsen Social.
Jennifer Lopez has been transforming the global music scene since her first album, On the 6, debuted in 1999 and she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. She has had 16 top 10 hit songs and three #1 albums. She made history by being the first female artist to have a #1 movie and #1 album simultaneously. Currently, she appears on television in “Shades of Blue” and “American Idol,” and performs her ALL I HAVE residency at the Axis Theater in Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN airs weeknights (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT) following broadcasts of the THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT on CBS. Ben Winston and Rob Crabbe are the executive producers.
A Night At Sardi‘s has been a tradition for the Alzheimer’s Association for 23 years and tonight will be the 24th and final benefit event. The Final Night at Sardi’s will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California where the stars will come out to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.
This year the event is chaired by Laurie Burrows Grad, James Burrows and Nicholas Grad where a special tribute will be held for the late Peter Grad, who co-founded and co-chaired ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ for 23 years along with his wife, Laurie. Peter Grad will be honored posthumously with the first (ever) Peter Grad Philanthropy Award. gthe namesake award will carry on his passion for the cause and his quest to help end Alzheimer’s.
Also receiving an award is Keith Carradine, who advocates on behalf of those impacted by the disease. He will be honored with the Caregiver of the Year Award.
“A Night at Sardi’s” is an annual celebrity musical revue and awards dinner to benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. More than 800 prominent entertainment industry leaders and celebrities gather to recognize advances in the fight against Alzheimer’s — and rally around the growing movement to end the disease. To date, the event has raised more than $27 Mil aiding in research and how to address the rapidly growing health crisis.
Celebrities that are slated to perform include: Jason Alexander, Mayim Bialik, Dove Cameron, Keith Carradine, Kaley Cuoco, Karen David, Kerris Dorsey, Ben Feldman, Johnny Galecki, Peter Gallagher, Simon Helberg, Derek Hough, Eric McCormack, Jack McGee, Joey McIntyre, Kunal Nayyar, Timothy Omundson, Janel Parrish, Jim Parsons, David Hyde Pierce, Amy Pietz, Grace Potter, Sarah Rafferty, Melissa Rauch, Tyler Ritter, Seth Rogen, Traci Thoms, Lea Thompson, and Steven Weber.
Tonight the show will include Kaley Cuoco singing ‘Dance 10 Looks 3’ from the Chorus Line; the cast of The Big Bang Theory singing “You’re the One That I Want/We Go Together” from Grease, Tracie Thomas will sing Maybe This Time from Cabaret, Erick McCormack & Steven Weber will sing Agony from Into the Woods, Jason Alexander will sing ‘You’ll Be Back’ From Hamilton, Peter Gallagher will sing ‘Luck Be a Lady’ from Guys and Dolls, Kerris Dorsey will sing “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’ from Beautiful, Amy Pietz, Jack McGee and Tyler Ritter will single ‘Loverly/ALittleBit of Luck’ from My Fair Lady, Janel Parrish ‘For Good’ From Wicked, Eric McCormack will sing “I Got Life’ from Hair, Karen David & Timothy Omundson will sing ‘I’ll Know’ from Guys and Dolls and Steve Weber will sing “Trouble” from TheMusic Man.
A great program and the worthy cause raised $1.4 Mil and counting tonight to help #ENDALZ!
The future fundraisers have been handed over to Seth and Lauren Rogen, who chair Hilarity for Charity annual events that raise funds for the association.
We are sad to see this tradition go away, but hope that future events will include many of the celebrities that help bring attention to such a worthy cause.
The following Grease medley by the cast of The Big Bang Theory is courtesy of Matthew Peyton Photography:
Director James Burrows, Laurie Burrows and President, Original Programming, FX Networks & FX Productions Nick Grad attend the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Melissa Rauch, Simon Helberg, Mayim Bialik, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar and Johnny Galecki attend the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JStrauss)
Jim Parsons attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Jim Parsons attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Mayim Bialik attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Mayim Bialik attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Neha Kapur (L) and actor Kunal Nayyar attend the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Kunal Nayyar attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Simon Helberg (L) and Jim Parsons attend the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Simon Helberg attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Melissa Rauch attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Melissa Rauch attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Johnny Galecki attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Kaley Cuoco attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Kaley Cuoco attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Eric McCormack attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Timothy Omundson (L) and Karen David attend the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Keith Carradine attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Keith Carradine (L) and author Laurie Burrows attend the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Jack McGee attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Ben Feldman attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Ben Feldman attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Tyler Ritter attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Tyler Ritter attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Jason Alexander attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Steven Weber attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Dove Cameron attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Dan Bucatinsky attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Kerris Dorsey attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Janel Parrish attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Peter Gallagher attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Joey McIntyre attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
David Hyde Pierce attends the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Melissa Rauch, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Melissa Rauch, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Melissa Rauch, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Melissa Rauch, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Simon Helberg, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Melissa Rauch, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Melissa Rauch, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, and Kaley Cuoco perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Melissa Rauch, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Barrett Foa, honoree Keith Carradine, actor Robert Carradine and singer Grace Potter perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Peter Gallagher, singer Joey McIntyre and actors Steven Weber, Eric McCormack, Timothy Omundson, Karen David and Tracie Thoms peform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Kerris Dorsey, Dove Cameron, Janel Parrish, Barrett Foa and honoree Keith Carradine perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Joey McIntyre (L) performs onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Steven Weber (L) and Eric McCormack perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
Jack McGee (L) and Tyler Ritter perform onstage during the 24th and final ‘A Night at Sardi’s’ to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 9, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)
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Title of the Episode: The Big Bear Precipitation
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Sheldon and Amy as well as Leonard and Penny head to Big Bear where they take walks in the woods and share a cabin. Meanwhile Raj interjects himself into Bernadette and Howard’s baby discussion.
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More official summaries/reports will be coming, but wanted to update you on what came out of chat about the episode taped tonight. This focuses mainly on the Lenny/Shamy story and updates on the other story will come soon.
The two couples head to a cabin. The episode starts with Sheldon doing an outdoor simulation complete with car freshener to bring in the outdoor scent.
Penny says a doctor offered her a cabin for a weekend to which Sheldon was not impressed. Amy said if Leonard went and he didn’t, Leonard might end up smarter than Sheldon. Amy admitted she was manipulating him, but he decided to go anyway.
At any rate, they arrive at the cabin and we see Sheldon wearing a virtual helmet heading to the cabin. It is raining outside.
Leonard complains about the rain and Sheldon sarcastically replies back something along the lines of “oh yes, we have warmth, comfort..oh horror!”
Sheldon suggests they check each other for tics which Amy then replies “Sheldon, you only walked from the car to the cabin.” He then says “Who wants to check me” to which Amy replies “on the other hand, safety comes first” and Sheldon drops his pants saying “well, suit yourself” and steps closer to her.
Penny suggests a drinking game after first trying to convince them all they could walk through the woods in the rain without success. So the group decide to play “Never have I ever” where you make a statement starting with “Never have I ever” and then say something that you have not done. Anyone who has done that thing has to drink.
Leonard starts and says to Penny “Never have I ever used Sheldon’s toothbrush to clean the sink.” Penny drinks, with Sheldon looking on with quite a priceless expression. Penny then says “Nebver have I ever made up a name for my genitals.” and Leonard begins drinking. He shares the name, embarrassed, but the attendee at the taping could not recall the name he gave. Amy interrupts him and says “OK, OK my turn” and she says “Never have I ever completely rocked my girlfriend’s world in bed.” And Sheldon looks at her puzzled why she would bring that up, but drinks. Leonard wants to take a drink, but Penny gives him a questioning expression, then says “go ahead, drink” to which Leonard drinks and has a self-satisfied look on his face.
Sheldon then takes his turn and says “Never have I ever kept a secret savings bank account from my wife.” Penny gets really ad and says “I can’t believe you’d do that” before stomping out of the room. Leonard follows her.
Leonard apologizes to Penny and she forgives him and says that she too has been keeping a secret from him. She hates her job! Leonard asks her why she never said anything to which she said “I know it is important for you that I’m successful.” Leonard says “No…..” and sie asks “So you would be okay with it if I quit my job and went back to acting?” Leonard says “Sure, but do you want to do that?” Penny replies “No” and he then says “Thank God” with relief. Penny then says “I guess that’s the adult thing to do, to keep this job to pay off my debt.”
Leionard then says “Never have I ever made love in a cabin in the woods in the rain.” Penny leans in to kiss him (in one take, but says the same thing in both takes), “Yeah, I gotta drink again” and leaves.
In the tag scene, Shamy are being themselves playing the drinking game still but cannot find anything to drink about, even though they act a bit tipsy. They tried several questions without success in taking a drink.
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