The Big Bang Theory : The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series – Radloff Jessica (2022)

This definitive behind-the-scenes account of The Big Bang Theory offers an all-new oral history of the hit sitcom, with exclusive interviews with its producers and entire cast. To casual viewers, the series is an effortless comedy about deeply distinctive yet relatable characters dealing with real-life issues, but its journey from a failed pilot to a global phenomenon is a compelling story even devoted fans do not know in full. Created with the blessing and participation of co-creator Chuck Lorre and executive producer Steve Molaro, the book features Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik and others. Glamour senior editor Jessica Radloff, who has written more than 200 articles about the series and even appeared in its finale, gives readers an inside look at the production and writing team and the beloved cast. The book covers on- and off-screen romances, casting decisions that nearly changed everything, cast members enduring personal tragedies, and the complicated reasons why announcing the twelfth season as the last proved more difficult than publicly acknowledged. It also explores how the series addressed subjects other sitcoms avoided and underwent a remarkable transformation across its 279 episodes, reflecting changing attitudes in America.