we went to warner brothers studio last night to watch the filming of a new cbs show called big bang theory. it was soooo much fun. we watched the pilot first on tvs scattered strategically through the studio audience and then they began filming the show. they went in order chronologically so we got to actually see the whole show. sometimes they would film a scene multiples times with a few different lines to see which go tthe most laughs. it will be fun to watch the show when it airs (september 24th on cbs) and see which lines they chose. they gave us free pizza and the emcee (who was possibly the most annoying person i have EVER had the privelege of being locked in a room with for three hours) told jokes and did magic and handed out candy during the resetting of the scenes/transitions.
the sound stage the show was shot in was where they made cultural classics like casablanca, batman and robin and gremlins 2. veronicas closet was the longest running tv show previously shot there. it was stage 25 which is directly across from 24 which was the friends sound stage. instead of the usual plaques on all the other buildings that one has a special plaque that just says "the friends stage." i would have liked a tour but that was on the program for the evening.
it was so interesting to watch the guy up in the scaffolding manuevering the boom and all the cameras... you could watch the action live or see it on the aforementioned tv sets with the different camera angles like it would be on tv.
it was cool to see these relatively unknown actors (they are the types who have been in a lot of stuff and seem vaguely familiar but arent superstars by any means) and how excited they were to be the leads of this new show. they were all super professional and knew all their lines - they only had to reshoot because of a missed line once or twice. the concept of the show is good and the script is actually really funny. it would be cool if the show really takes off and we can say we were there for the first episode. it is about these two nerdy genius guys and their across the hall neighbor who is beautiful and blonde. the jokes that they make are super intellectual and funny because i only have half an idea what they are really talking about.
i think we might add this show to our regular weekly rotation. you should all watch it and see. maybe you will even hear me laugh! :)
2 comments:
I heard The Big Bang Theory is a really funny show. I will definitely be watching, too.
Two of the stars are a little more known than you think. Leonard is played by Johnny Galecki, who was on Roseanne for years as David, Darlene's boyfriend. The female lead is Kaley Cuoco who starred in 8 Simple Rules for 3 years.
See clips of the show here.
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_bang_theory/
or see clips here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqHxqtOgY94
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpdDG6BTQdw
Glad you could make it to a taping, and glad you had a good time.
Come back again!
Bill Prady
"The Big Bang Theory"
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