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Bob Newhart’s Returning to The Big Bang Theory

Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Bob Newhart, and Johnny Galecki in 'The Big Bang Theory' (Photo © 2013 Warner Bros. Television)
Fans of Bob Newhart and/or The Big Bang Theory will be happy to know that the much-loved actor will return to the series during an upcoming episode. Newhart, who just picked up an Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy for his appearance last season on the show, will be reprising his role as Professor Proton, Sheldon’s childhood hero. The episode will also feature Bill Nye the Science Guy.
 
CBS will air the Newhart and Nye episode on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 8:00pm.
 
Details on the Episode:
 
In the episode, when Professor Proton (Newhart) contacts Leonard (Johnny Galecki) to ask for help with an experiment, a scorned Sheldon (Jim Parsons) seeks revenge by befriending a rival science TV host, Bill Nye.
 
Source: CBS
 

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This post was last modified on October 2, 2013 10:46 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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