Series Name: Lovelight, # 4
Review By Veronica
The Big Bang Theory is the perfect book for fans of the show.
Goodreads Synopsis:
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 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.
I’ve lost count of the number of times that I have watched The Big Bang Theory. It’s one of my comfort shows to watch. As a family, we watch The Big Bang Theory marathon on the Comedy Network over the Christmas holiday. It’s become a tradition. I was really excited when I heard there would be a behind-the-scenes book about this show. I tend to listen to my non-fiction books, rather than read them the traditional way. Part of me wishes, that the powers that be could have gotten the actual actors to do their own lines in the book. But I do understand what a challenge that would have been. This book was fascinating. I really enjoyed learning about the actual conception of the show and its early struggles just to get approval to tape the first season. The show’s original conception was so different from the final product, and I am glad that Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady were forced to go back and rethink the show. Lol, sorry for the slight vagueness in my review, but I don’t want to give any spoilers away. While listening to this book, I was continually amazed at what went on behind the scenes. But I loved the sense of community and friendship between the cast members right from the beginning. I love all these actors, and I’m so glad the friendship I saw on screen spilled over to real life. Overall, it was a really enjoyable audiobook to listen to. It is a bit beefier of a book, clocking in at just under 20 hours. But it might just be that perfect book to listen to while on a road trip.
If you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, this book is going to be right up your alley.
