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Nothing Theoretical About It
(City of Pasadena, William Boyer)
This is not a show prop.
To celebrate tonight’s 200th Big Bang Theory episode (with a cameo from TV’s Batman Adam West), the real city where the fictional show takes place made a real proclamation to honor the fictional show’s impact in the real world.
February 25th is officially, “The Big Bang Theory Day” in the southern California city that harbors scientific genius at Caltech and the most delicious cheesecake in Los Angeles. A good question to contemplate is whether the greater achievement is having a day dedicated to a show or that a show filmed its 200th episode with no signs of slowing down?
It’s like asking who wears tighter pants: Penny or Howard?
The science-based sitcom will, years after its finale (whenever that is) leave a sustaining mark on Pasadena. Many sitcoms are based in or generically around large cities, like New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle and Los Angeles. Few are set in a specific, real-life community. The setting for The Big Bang Theory has (evidently) become its own leading character. Real restaurants, streets, destinations and schools are frequently mentioned in the show’s dialogue and plot lines.
The city of Pasadena means many things to many people, residents and visitors alike. The Rose Bowl parade certainly comes to mind. Ultimately, Pasadena is a familiar suburb within opulent Los Angeles.
And now there’s proof that Pasadena is the spot for the amalgamation of science and comedy.
Bacon: The Appetite Awakens
Salads.
Baked potatoes.
Pizza.
Eggs.
Burgers.
Chocolate.
And yes, bacon.
Everything listed above can be made more delicious with the addition of bacon. There are only a few undeniable truths in life, but one is the awesomeness of bacon. The alluring sizzle and signature taste is a welcomed treat at breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
To celebrate today (Bacon Day), let’s enjoy a 20-second clip of How I Met Your Mother.
Ted’s reaction is legen–wait for it…
I just got a craving for bacon. Bacon is so good, especially when it’s thick-cut and applewood-smoked. The inviting aroma and that first bite…my goodness.
Oh yeah: dary!
High-fives all around for Bacon Day.
The Shots Heard ‘Round the World
The ’80s will light the fire within us for the rest of time…
The freshman CBS sitcom Life in Pieces has gotten better and better with each new episode. The punchlines aren’t rushed, but are developed with patience and precision. And last night’s third act not only solidified its place on Thursday’s prime time lineup, but revealed why its unique storytelling structure for the American sitcom was a great choice. Each of the family stories are initially told separately, then are cleverly interwoven. The show’s conclusion is a culmination of everybody facing and/or resolving their problems together.
After watching last night’s final scene live, I quickly tweeted about it. Once you see it below, you’ll know why.
The screenshot of said tweet is below, with two notable “likes.” Those “likes” are Maggie Mull (Life in Pieces writer) and Jason Winer (Life in Pieces director).
Oh snack! snap! (episode joke)
The Big Man Under Fire
- Frannie’s Turn
- Grace Under Fire
- Cybill
- Dharma & Greg
- Two and a Half Men
- The Big Bang Theory
- Mike & Molly
- Mom
- And Future #1 Comedies To-Be-Created
The man behind-the-curtain of all these sitcom hits is Chuck Lorre.
Clearly, he is the sitcom king of network television. When I’ve been in the audience for live tapings of The Big Bang Theory (including its pilot) and Two and a Half Men (including the series finale), I’ve always looked for Chuck Lorre on the floor. He’s a bonafide TV star. However, the ride hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the mega producer.
(Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones, cough-cough)
And as the interview below reveals, Mr. Lorre has faced adversity in many forms, from crazy outbursts from his actors to uptight studio executives.
Speaking of uptight…
That vanity card was probably one of the censored ones.
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