The Big Bang Theory
The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series
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Jessica Radloff
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The 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 the 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 listeners 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.
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY GLAMOUR
"Talking with Jessica, I realized how easy it had been for me to kind of put all 12 years of my time on Big Bang Theory under one general umbrella, as it were. The questions she asked and the information she’d reveal to me from someone else she’d interviewed forced me into a frame of mind where each season - and sometimes each episode - became it’s own, separate entity again. . . Frankly, it turned into a version of therapy I hadn’t realized I’d needed and couldn’t have known how much I’d enjoy." —Jim Parsons
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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What the critics say
"A fun look at the sitcom megahit. . . Entertaining in its own right, this book examines the how and why behind the success of a landmark series."—Kirkus Reviews
"I'm so excited for fans to finally see my behind-the-scenes Polaroids for the first time. These photos are very special and super personal, so knowing Jess was taking such care with them, as she did with this book, was very comforting to me."—Kaley Cuoco
"There is no one more enthusiastic, more knowledgeable, more competent, or more dialed into the pulse of TBBT than Jessica Radloff. Jessica cultivated deep and rich relationships with all of us on TBBT over many years so that she can bring you the most detailed, delightful, and authentic TBBT book there will ever be. Bravo, Jessica, for putting up with us for so many hours of discussion, reminiscence, laughter and tears; thank you for being a part of our show's impact with this thorough and exceedingly well-researched work of art!"—Mayim Bialik
What listeners say about The Big Bang Theory
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- Bubbles
- 2022-12-14
Awesome book - just like the show itself!
This was an amazing book to listen to and relive different memories from watching the show and hearing of behind the scenes stories and personal memories from cast and crew members. Great book - a must read for any fan of TBBT!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-04-10
Enlightening
Easy to listen to and learn so much from behind the scenes. Laughs, and some tears, but very great to learn more about my favorite TV show.
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- DK
- 2022-11-07
Narration was good, but a bit strange
I got used to the narrators, but it would have been such a delight for the actual actors to have voiced their sections
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- Kindle Customer
- 2023-04-25
Wonderful Story
I really enjoyed listening to this audio book. I love the Big Bang Theory sit-com. The story of its creation, all the actors, writers, and indeed all people involved in making it was both informative and entertaining. It was relaxing and delightful to listen to it.
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- Jessica
- 2023-06-25
Great Listen
For any fan of Big Bang Theory, this is a must listen. I really enjoyed this story. I just wish the actual people themselves did the narration. I feel like that would've made this listen better.
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- KG
- 2023-05-16
Loved this bts book
I absolutely loved the show and enjoyed all the candid bts interviews with the cast, creators and producers. My only complaint is the narration. I didn’t like the voices assigned to the actors, especially Jim Parsons.
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- Andrew Harpell
- 2023-03-27
so many feelings, too many feelings!
I'm trying to keep this review as to each their own but I was hoping for a bunch of cool stories where it felt like some unpopular female teenager reamissing about her High School and how cool other kids were. I mean if you love extreme drama and so many feelings this is the book for you. if you're a straight guy who just wanted cool stories about a show you loved, yeah not so much.
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- Tricia McCaw
- 2023-09-17
Disappointing
I love the show and was excited to hear the behind the scenes but I could not finish because the narration was so bad.
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