The Infamous Scene That Made Jim Parsons Quit The Big Bang Theory

[@1224bsg]

Great retrospect of the show but the title is very misleading as I wanted to know if something happened I did not know..shameful click bait.

[@moteleyes2]

My ALL.TIME. FAVORITE. Love these guys. The cast couldn't have been better! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@vickiemcilwain8183]

The best cast everput together ❤️sad when it ended 😢 😔

[@weird_law]

Must have been hard for Parsons to leave the show, knowing it would very likely not continue without him. But you can only keep doing something for so long when you really feel you have to move on.

[@ralphnabozny8494]

still a good show

[@roberttreadaway7853]

Any good actor does this he is nothing special

[@sbellouk4146]

I hate this show!! Sorry!

[@77Samuel75]

Instead of rambling on and on about the backstory, and telling us why you think we watched the show, maybe you should get to the point.

[@majorhawker4776]

In an interview Kaley stated it was Parsons not wanting to play Sheldon anymore and wanted the show to end.

[@buckbuchanan4902]

Such a great show! And while Sheldon was a hugely popular, unique character, I think it was the combination of characters that was the heart of the show. I believe you put far too much emphasis on Sheldon, and don't give the other stars enough respect. I think that the four boys and Penny had the best on-screen chemistry of any 5 actors in tv or movie history! As much as I miss seeing new episodes, I'm glad the Big Bang Theory ended the way it did, because the loss of any of the original 5 would have been huge. Glad they went out together on a high note!

[@Supermodelyum]

Great show. But having married Sheldon, I can tell you; Narcissistic, OCD, Astro Physicists 'on the spectrum' are a whole less funny in RL.

[@CoolTaxiDriver]

Although, Sheldon was central to the show, without his supporting cast, it would have been nothing!

[@siriustarseed]

I worked 8 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory. These characters really exist!

[@michaelhecht1705]

Honestly I always thought the main character was Leonnard ... He has made the bridge between the "normal" world and the geek/nerd world and he gets the girl :-) And I thought the show was mainly about the struggle to balance his annoying super special needs roommate (but old friend) and the real world

[@loro3849]

I'm a teacher that specialized in dealing with students similar to Sheldon. I recognized his quirkuness quickly. It was the first time I was able to laugh in the situation. I learned a new appreciation for my students. It became my mission to uplift them rather than to "fix" them. It gave me hope for their futures. I shared the CDs of the first year with one particular student and his mom told me of his delightful response. " That's me" I think it was the first time he saw himself in a positive, strong light.

[@judytaylor3099]

I’m an old lady, but I loved the BB and still watch reruns. Parsons is a fabulous actor, the writing was fantastic, but my favorite character is Amy. She is a great actor and her comedic acting was so subtle.

[@sneezinhatch]

Would have been nice to see raj get married and see someone have kids

[@earniemaedeen2703]

Sheldon was classic Asperger syndrome. Brilliant, no social skills, needed routine and order. Thank that is what I saw in Sheldon.

[@patriciashoemaker2957]

Loved the show and still watch it, but the writer's are who should get a lot of the credit. The ensemble cast helped make it a hit, no one person.

[@JaniceBilbrey-sm4bi]

I can understand the way you can get when you lose a pet that was more than a pet to you. It’s like having a family member pass. You don’t get over it any time soon. I Will remember this show as being one of the great ones, comparing to All in the Family, Happy Days,That 70’s Show and others.Young Sheldon is a great show as well. I miss seeing new shows but I love the reruns.

[@kathrynd4912]

I agree wit Parson, the Writers should get all the create. While he was great the writers made the series the success it was. Sad that Writers don’t get their due respect even with actors holding them up with praise.

[@wendypamphile7306]

I love that show. Made me laugh all the time . They made nerds stars. Thank you .😊❤

[@leebates8439]

Still love the show my twin sister and I loved it until her passing. I still laugh at how we went over to watch it and laughed together

[@franniea]

Such an incredible group it was on another level The cast were real in sync They were not trying to outdo one another This cast meshed Production workred together You rarely get people humbled without overinflated egos Tv show Nashville was something too Everwood wasnt bad Gotham excellent maybe you can cover them sometime

[@jamesholbrook6734]

My favorite show ever! But they should have finally matched Koothrappali up with the love of his life before the end… Just a Loose end I always thought should’ve been tied up. 💕

[@michaelmcanally5783]

Another departure from usual sitcom finale tropes is how, instead of the ensemble characters leaving for a myriad of reasons, like Raj returning to India, Leonard getting a new job, or stuff like that they ended it with them all together in the living room of main apartment. It wasn’t an end to their lives as a family, it was merely the end of us getting a peak into their lives.

[@KravMike08]

The most intelligently funny show on earth!!!!! 👽

[@mikedebois2566]

As a comic-collecting, game-playing nerd, this was right up my alley. No science though, I studied law. And another difference, when I was 11 years old, I learned boxing, old school!

[@6360carolyn]

It was like I Love Lucy and other shows like this that had tremendous fame because of the supporting cast. Lucy was nothing without the Mertz’s.

[@tvanh3568]

It was the best show. I feel like I grew up alongside the cast and actually cried as I laughed and watched the last episode! It was magic and changed our culture in so many great ways. The Big bang Theory made science cool once again and gave a generation permission to geek out and be their authentic selves! What a gem and gift to American culture! 🙏🏻

[@amichaels1871]

The WRITERS were also UNDERATED. ❤🌠

[@LadyChaos1992]

the fact that Penny knew/recognized Nemoy tells you that the guys rubbed off on her

[@Dodgerzden]

And adding Bob Newhart as Professor Proton was the perfect fit for a walk-on character.

[@judytaylor7175]

To me, i think the chemistry of the crew was a big factor in its success. I watch the reruns over and over. Parsons is a really good actor, but my favorite character ended up being Amy. Great show!

[@markstein1916]

Brilliantly written show. The writers deserve as many accolades as the actors. Both were done to perfection. One of the all-time great shows!

[@theresephillips8593]

This was by far the funniest sitcom that I have ever seen. I love how the cast connected with each other, and showed their loving playfulness and snarky remarks, yet also teaching lessons along the way about life. Parsons was the a pitta me of a genius with Aspbergers, or high functioning autism, even though the show never truly connected with that. I will probably binge watch the show for a long, long time!❤️

[@bettyalton5551]

It went downhill when they briught i all those women. Especially the one with the horrible screeching voice. They should have stuck to the women coming in and leaving, except for penny.

[@Cmz083]

My god Jim was 46 years old?!?! He looks like a 20 year old baby face. Great genetics!!! I wish had his genetics

[@royblondin9525]

He should have begged the staff to return, but then I'm bias because the supporting cast were becomeing even bigger the Parson! They should have went on without Parson could have been written out by the show, the group as a whole was what made television history. 😢

[@djp411]

Sheldon should have gotten married, and then had TWINS.... one that sucked at school but was filled with common sense and street smarts, and the other one even smarter than his dad...

[@Renagale1]

Who DOESN'T understand that Sheldon is autistic?

[@RobertCampsall]

It's interesting that in it's first season, the original storyline was supposed to be - and was, for awhile - the story of a geeky nerd (Leonard/Galecki) and his pursuit and relationship with the hot, sexy, socially outgoing partygirl (Penny/Cuoco). Sheldon/Parsons was primarily the "straight man". And in the early episodes, Howard/Helberg and Raj/Nayyar were very much bit players used to expand the number of comedic opportunities and make fun of some of the ridiculous things the internet had introduced to Society (MGTOW's, a bit of incel, and echo chambers of every kind that the web had made possible) but they were all so good - including the writers, that there were no real limits to the storylines as both the writers and the actors could perform even difficult nuances, which many actors simply can't do.

[@MegaSunspark]

I think TBBT could have continued for few more years, maybe even 5 or more years even without Sheldon. They could have written off the character and continued the show with the rest of the cast. No need to replace Sheldon with another character. Not fair for the rest of the cast members to end the show. The whole cast was that good to successfully continue the show. But I don't blame Jim Parsons for wanting to leave the show, everybody at some point may want to leave a particular job for various reasons. Maybe he was bored of it or couldn't take the rigors and demands of an incredibly popular and successful show. After the end of the show which he caused, Jim has faded into obscurity and hopefully a slow and peaceful life. Maybe that's what he wanted. There was talk of Jim doing Broadway plays after leaving TBBT, but it doesn't seem to have panned out for him. But did I miss it? ... "The Infamous Scene ....that made Parsons quit the show."

[@BaltaisTrusis]

♥ Really great video, brought back a lot of great memories of the series. The only thing, such a trifle - it was not explained at all what "The Infamous Scene That Made Jim Parsons Quit The Big Bang Theory" was :D :D :D

[@daynastithem3576]

At 59 years old big bang was my favorite of all time. I have seen many and liked many over the years. But there will never be another big bang. I don’t know how they could top that one. I don’t even watch tv anymore, I got rid of my cable a couple of years ago. Paying for nothing but reruns and reality tv shows that suck was not a good use of my money. I own the series and I pull them out and play them sometimes when I am bored.

[@melissas7980]

Well, now it's time for a re-binge! I'm long overdue. Thank you!

[@jihyotwice3159]

I am glad that TBBT ended on a high note. Too many times hit shows such as GOT couldn't sustain past season 7 and the writing begins to show wear. This even sparked a spin off Young Sheldon series that used the same recipe but on a different tangent. We, as fans, are forever grateful that we grew up on such pop culture. It was evident that TBBT couldn't last beyond the 3 main characters since so many scenes was based upon the same living room. Just like Friends. It is refreshing that the main characters remained so intact while other shows gathered so many contract disputes and character development stagnations.

[@lesbratton]

Missed the first five years due to working evenings, later discovered it in reruns.

[@robertblair4647]

Seems selfish. Parsons ended the show to do bad movies and off-broadway plays 😮

[@mrmustangman]

Sheldon and Penny made this show.!!!! ....and the writers too.!!!!

[@valkyriedd5849]

I ❤ Penny, not the actress, the character. I am deeply in love with Penny and have been for over a decade. 😍

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

In Australia the first episodes were relegated to a grave yard time of around 1 or 2am. It had yet to attract an audience. Probably the programmers didn't know what to do with it, or anticipate the appeal. When I first saw it back then I knew it had great potential due to its quirky characters, witty dialogue and original ideas.

[@ORVONTON64]

Which will destroy his future acting chances

[@MrPetrusfilippus]

it is a bit of a eulogy of Parsons but it was only him offset against the other actors that made it so worthwhile. Also that none of the actors got diva attitudes but have even now just remained themselves. You don`t even say much at all about the individual co actors who to my mind are all real actors instead of the stars you mostly see.

[@ilax4244]

I grew to love this show so much. Many episodes I watched over and over. I disliked how Rajish continued being an awkward stereotype. , all the other characters grew into better versions of themselves.

[@lyndaehrich5809]

I completely understand how the death of someone's very beloved dog could be a catalyst for something totally unexpected. I think any dog mommy or dog daddy would agree.

[@ZordaanTelevisioN]

One of these days, I should watch this show.

[@AlfredJordan-r7b]

Sheldon does not succeed without all the other characters.

[@PCofTQY]

My comment is short and direct... This comedy works worldwide. Brits could follow the mirth and storylines as easily as the American audience. This is why I instantly took to it even though I didn't watch it until AFTER it had finished. Yet knowing it will never come back has meant my enjoyment is short and sweet and NOTHING has replaced it for me. I so wish I could've met the cast and writing crew at the San Diego Comic Con!

[@randycliff4045]

Fun summary, with a small hole. The comment about Johnny Galecki being an established star was fair. Missing though was Kaley Cuoco also being veteran. Her lead in "8 Simple Rules" as Bridget was a reason we checked out TBBT to begin with. Interesting to note that the father of the show, portrayed by John Ritter, died early season-2, while TBBT mother of Howard, portrayed by Carol Ann Susi, died during season-8. Also noteworthy is that Katey Sagal was not only Brigit's mother in 8 Simple Rules, but also Penny's mother in TBBT.

[@AprilScott-ke9fn]

That was my favorite show. So sad it ended.

[@ventarolaaj]

Loved the show but we you binge watch it sheldon does get very annoying kind of getting tired of watching him

[@roserodriguez6620]

Love this show.

[@ednabeckwith8185]

Love Jim parson but I hated the character of Sheldon I could not understand why he got away with so much and I love Penny and Leonard l and all of the characters Sheldon going to a jail cell and telling the others that's my spot never would happen

[@olosnah1]

Sheldon was not the focus, he was rhe punch line. Wow what a rewrite of reality

[@tmctmc-hc5oi]

I am currently binging the show…had started watching it from the beginning when it came out and then it became sporadic…now I started from beginning and it’s lifted me up from the doldrums!

[@Roses-lilac]

I found the show belatedly on KZbin. I was hooked.

[@joneuman9446]

I hated Sheldon. Sheldon was annoying af.

[@corvusdove874]

As someone with autism, I always appreciated Parsons' portrayal of exactly someone with autism.

[@joannlanders5628]

My son is a Sheldon He was a special boy and a surprise to our family. At first I wasn’t sure what to do. How do my husband and I be able to give a true genius the best life. I was the stay at home mom. I was thankful for that but at the same time worried at not having the money to bring up such a boy … …

[@jeffrockwell1555]

A testament to our poor taste

[@melindaestridge4167]

Parsons was there all the way to the end.

[@LadyGnomeofthewoods]

I am glad the show ended on such a high note. TBBT will carry on eternally in syndication!

[@scottcureton6055]

Right up there with Cheers. Props for knowing when to drop curtain.

[@benmurphy7654]

I liked the first season. When it became all about their relationships it lost it's charm for me.

[@donjuan1811]

The show ran it's course. All shows do

[@nicholeflores802]

Lies! I follow him, he loves the show and the people he worked with. 🙄

[@Wilphart]

I consider Johnny Galecki the heart of the show. He was like Bones - introverted and intellectual, but had the wisdom to ground himself just enough to be a support for the other brainiacs who weren't so good at it. I think his role was the hardest to act and to make believable. But he did it, and I think that made him the wind beneath the wings of the rest of the cast. Parsons was the Spock - more neurotic than stoic, but the intellect combined with an inability to perceive the emotions of others made him the locus of conflict as well as the comic relief. And Parson's skill playing the role made him the most popular. Both of these characters were irreplaceable. I don't think the show had a Captain Kirk, nor did it need one. The best of humanity's idealism and ambition and all that. Each character in BBT had their own hopes and dreams and their own character arcs. As a side note, we played a board game several years ago, a see how well you know your friends kind of game. One of the questions was which female character from BBT would you marry. Unhesitatingly, all of us men said "Amy." She was nearly as awkward as Sheldon, and yet she was also thoughtful, patient, loyal, nurturing, etc. Her being a neurobiologist was just icing on the cake. We were all surprised that we answered the same way since both Penny and Bernadette were written to be more attractive if not downright sexy. But it goes to show you how much fans can bond with characters, and how it goes much deeper than the surface.

[@willtan2787]

watched it like 7-8x.. still gets me everytime.. love it ❤️

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

A favorite show. Not since Frasier have I enjoyed a show with interesting and very intelligent characters.

[@rodentrascalsadventures]

We love Alf and we have, of course always loved Ryan, but we love them both so much more now!!! Dreams do come true!!! We've been loving watching Alf again!!!

[@nancyenright9562]

I read somewhere that the guy that played Stuart had tried out for the role of Sheldon

[@katigl]

Sheldon and Penny my favourites 😄

[@keithmcduffie7182]

I'm Thunderstruck that they never had Jaleel White (Steve Urkel) on the show as a guest/cameo character.

[@PH28538]

Jim Parsons is an outwardly gay man... and he will always be SHELDON..lets see if the roles come pouring in. He should have milked it as long as he could

[@GrahamMacdonald-w9o]

I am British and remember someone on a television documentary here a while back stating that William Shakespeare's efforts would not work on US television, because his plays had (mostly) different names and characters and, if his plays had indeed moved on to US television, he would somehow have needed to combine threads about Macbeth in Scotland, Romeo & Juliet in Italy etc into one storyline, because the effort (and cost) in launching TV shows in the US is enormous. While I enjoyed the first three or four series of The Big Bang Theory, I felt it became a bit repetitive after that and the actors seemed to have become a bit too old for the roles they were playing. The fact that it limped through to a twelfth series surprised me. One thing that wasn't mentioned in this rather saccharine review was that only the actors playing Sheldon, Penny and Leonard were paid big bucks for most of the run ($500,000 an episode if you believe the rumours). By the time of the final series, all of the main characters were being paid the same as the three I mentioned. That sounds like a good reason for costs to severely reduce the profits (or maybe turn it into a loss-maker).

[@mala3isity]

I loved the show despite the fact that I hated the women's professions.

[@isellehalforty1219]

I missed a lot of the episodes as I thought that it was a scientific series! 😅😅

[@PH28538]

Jim Parsons made a SELFISH decision, not considering his co-workers financial needs or the fans' needs. He could have asked for a smaller role.. like times when hed be "out of town" on business etc.

[@Garth-n4s]

He fumbled in the darkness looking for the light switch, but when he finally found it there was someone already there.

[@Mitchr6623]

🔥❤️, love and peace 💕🕊️, to all communities 🌐🕷️ happy Juneteenth🥳🙉, and birthdays! 🗺️🌏

[@misurex]

Actually, it was the woke stupidity that killed the show, being unable to mock practically ... anything

[@GloriaLasace]

Always wanted to slap Sheldon, he drove me crazy and I didn't get why all the cast allowed him to use them in all aspects of the show. no real life person would do that.

[@alanbrown2621]

This and B99 Has been Such a large part of my life for the last two or three years.

[@barbaraolson6783]

Liked Big Bang before it was centered around Sheldon

[@vanessaraerae]

He is my fave character on this show by far....but I don't care for him outside the show at all oddly.

[@jessgunn6639]

HAVING A SHELDON IN THE FAMILY, WE ABSOLUTELY ADORED THE BIG BANG THEORY!

[@jschap712]

I was long made to feel like something was a bit off with me because I'm introverted, because so much of TV, etc, is centered around extroverts being loud and brash and seeking to be popular. After suffering through big parties where I couldn't find enjoyment in getting drunk and acting like an idiot along with the mob, I came to realize that what I valued were deep, intimate relationships with others, not with surrounding myself with as many people as possible in shallow interactions. While I'd never lump myself in with nerds and geeks, what I found refreshing about the Big Bang Theory is that it reflected how people can find fulfillment in other ways, like in personal accomplishment instead of the number of Facebook friends, and still have strong relationships. And yet, I see kids these days who are in every way intellectually normal, but just happen to be introverted, getting branded with such labels as "high-functioning autistic". I've seen autistic. Sheldon is autistic. Some of these kids are not. But they are being taught to not just feel different, but to label themselves as being abnormal, while extroverts who do things like suffer in school and work performance and intimate relationships because going out and being popular is so important to them don't receive a similar label of somehow being dysfuncational. So, in a way, things have gotten worse since I was a kid.

[@alyn927]

I enjoyed this thankyou for posting. My husband, our son and his family and our grandson are still rewatching (many times) not only the TBBT series but are also avid fans of young Sheldon

[@tomwilcox6905]

Beautifully narrated.