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The Big Bang Theory, besides becoming one of the greatest sitcoms ever, also earned a name for becoming a pop culture phenomenon. The intelligent humor and weird scientific jokes generated multiple iconic moments and memorable dialogues that are still discussed by fans. But from the entire series, Sheldon’s catchphrase Bazinga! is one of the most notable aspects.

Surprisingly, Sheldon Cooper’s favorite comic word was never planned for the script and has a strange origin story.

Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory | Credits: CBS

The term Bazinga has led to numerous notable and laughter-inducing moments in The Big Bang Theory. While the origin of the word in Sheldon Cooper’s life was discussed in the prequel spin-off series Young Sheldon, the word’s actual origin story is more bizarre.

How did Sheldon Cooper’s Bazinga come into existence? Sheldon Cooper used Bazinga multiple times in...

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When you think of "The Big Bang Theory," you probably think of a few identifying things. "Nerds." A laugh track. The made-up word "Bazinga." So, what's the deal with that last one? Why does Sheldon Cooper — played by Jim Parsons — say it on the CBS sitcom? According to an oral history of the series, the answer is pretty ridiculous.

In "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series" by Jessica Radloff, some of the show's stars and creative team discussed "Bazinga" and how it became a part of the show. Though Sheldon says it during the series' second season, it truly became a "catchphrase" of sorts in the season 3 episode "The Einstein Approximation," which Radloff noted is more commonly known as "the ball-pit episode." As showrunner and executive producer Steve Molaro told it, the series'...

Having just finished its several-year-long run a couple of weeks ago, The Big Bang Theory’s prequel Young Sheldon had all of its seasons’ focus on Sheldon Cooper’s life in Texas as a child and then as a teenager enlarging the iconic character’s world for curious fans around the world.

Those who have been the original show’s lovers ever since it premiered back in 2007 surely had a list of things they needed more details about before Young Sheldon finally hit the screens, and many of those things had something to do with Sheldon’s quirky personality.

Apart from all of his other peculiar habits, the character’s catchphrase “Bazinga!” is introduced in The Big Bang Theory at a very random moment with no real explanation for fans, but in this case Young Sheldon did make it all clear.

In the original series, Sheldon repeatedly used “Bazinga!” every time he successfully pranked someone,...

Speaking backstage at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday in the wake of winning her guest comedy gong for Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jane Lynch revealed that she has a comedy series in the works at Netflix, in which she would star with Cyndi Lauper.

“We’re our ages now. I’m almost 60, and she’s 65. We’re looking for our next act and we haven’t had children,” she said of the show.

At first reluctant to spill details, she said, “I don’t think I can,” but then caved and said, “It’s a Golden Girls for today.”

The potential series will feature two other major characters, which Lynch said they hadn’t yet cast.

According to sources, the comedy series, which has been in development at Netflix for more than a month, comes from creators Stephen Engel and Carol Leifer. Producing is Skydance Television, the...

Et has some behind the scenes tidbits from TV's top rated comedy!

Our favorite gang of scientific nerds is back for season 8 and Et has some behind the scenes tidbits from TV's top rated comedy! Here are six things you probably didn't know about The Big Bang Theory.

6. Origins of "Bazinga" (Hint: It involves a grapefruit!)

Sheldon's trademark catchphrase originated with show writer Stephen Engel who would set up a recurring practical joke that involved taping a hallowed out grapefruit back together. "I'd open it up and [he] would say 'Bazinga," exexcutive producer Bill Prady recalled. "It was Stephen's word for gotcha." It caught on so much that not only did they put it in the show but Bazinga has officially been dubbed a species of bee.

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5. Penny has a last name, we just won't ever find out what it is.

Penny (played...

Disney Xd has picked up to series Mighty Med, a live-action comedy inspired by the world of superheroes and comic books. The multi-camera project, which originated as a pilot, stars Disney Channel’s Bradley Steven Perry (Good Luck Charlie) and Jake Short (A.N.T. Farm). Created by Jim Bernstein (Disney’s Phineas And Ferb) and Andy Schwartz (Scrubs), Mighty Med follows best friends Kaz (Perry) and Oliver (Short) who, while hanging out at their favorite comic book store, inadvertently discover a secret wing of a hospital that caters to superheroes and comic book characters. “Our Disney Xd audience will go on a journey with these characters, two comic book fanboys whose love and knowledge of sci-fi, fantasy and superheroes land them the coolest after school job ever — working at Mighty Med, a hospital for super heroes,” said Adam Bonnett, Svp Original Programming, Disney Channel. Also starring are newcomer Paris Berelc as...

Sheldon Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter, and Raj Koothrappali may not be doctors of the medical sort, but they still know how to serve up a heaping dosage of best medicine (a.k.a. laughs — lots of them) to a sold-out audience. At least, that’s what their real-life counterparts — along with other cast members and writer-producers of The Big Bang Theory — did Wednesday evening for the CBS comedy’s PaleyFest panel in Beverly Hills’ Saban Theatre.

The event, presented by the Paley Center for Media, was pretty short on spoilers. The production schedule is currently not that far ahead of viewers,...

It’s official. The Disney Channel comedy series will return for a third season. It begins with musical prodigy Chyna Parks and her friends, Olive Doyle and Fletcher Quimby plus Lexi Reed, who reveals her own prodigious talent, being accepted to a prestigious A.N.T. (Advanced Natural Talents) boarding school. With an unconventional curriculum and the opportunity to learn from other students in the program, the A.N.T.s strive to take their abilities to the next level. A.N.T. Farm was created by Dan Signer (The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody) and is executive-produced by Signer and Stephen Engel (The Big Bang Theory, Mad About You, Dream On). China Anne McClain stars as Chyna Parks, along with Sierra McCormick as Olive Doyle, Jake Short as Fletcher Quimby and Stefanie Scott as Lexi Reed. A.N.T. Farm has ranked as the No.1 show in its...

With the economy in the tank, Spike TV is developing several comedy projects that find pathos and humor in underachievement.

The network has five new half-hours in the works to bulk up its fledgling scripted slate (along with an equal number of unscripted projects). The new half-hours feature struggling men wanting more out of life -- or to just slack off.

"From a comedy perspective, rooting for the underdog always works," said Kevin Kay, Spike TV president.

The projects also tackle several settings that have proven to be comedic fodder in the past. There are pilots set in the world of golf, the military and at a casino, to cite a few.

The network hopes to pick up two of the projects to series, one as a companion to its first comedy series, "Blue Mountain State," which was renewed for a second season in February.

"It's the most ambitious slate we've had,...

ABC has picked up three more comedy projects -- Slice O' Life, a pilot for midseason consideration toplined by Janeane Garofalo; and two presentations for fall -- a Touchstone TV sitcom starring comedian Rodney Carrington; and a 20th Century Fox TV/Imagine TV project starring comedian Kevin Hart. Slice O' Life, written and executive produced by Bill Diamond, stars Garofalo as a producer of light human-interest segments on a newsmagazine. The untitled Rodney Carrington project is written and executive produced by Don Reo and Damon Wayans, the duo behind ABC's comedy My Wife and Kids. It is based on Carrington's real life as a stand-up comedian raising a family. The untitled Kevin Hart project, from writers Stephen Engel (NBC's Inside Schwartz) and David Zuckerman (Fox's King of the Hill), centers on a wealthy, pampered black guy from Malibu (Kevin Hart) who moves to Philadelphia to live with his blue-collar relatives after his father loses all his money. Engel, Zuckerman and Imagine TV's Brian Grazer and David Nevins are executive producing. The Kevin Hart project is the third comedy pilot with a riches-to-rags theme this season, along with Fox's Arrested Development and ABC's untitled Jenny McCarthy sitcom. Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox TV has pulled out of Barbara Hall's drama pilot for CBS Joan of Arcadia. The project, which is casting, is now set up at CBS Prods. with the network hoping to bring in a partner.

ABC has picked up three more comedy pilots -- "Slice O' Life", toplined by Janeane Garofalo, for midseason consideration; a Touchstone TV sitcom starring comedian Rodney Carrington; and a 20th Century Fox TV/Imagine TV project starring comedian Kevin Hart for the fall. "Slice O' Life", written and executive produced by Bill Diamond, stars Garofalo as a producer of light human-interest segments on a newsmagazine. The untitled Rodney Carrington project is written and executive produced by Don Reo and Damon Wayans, the duo behind ABC's comedy "My Wife and Kids". It is based on Carrington's real life as a stand-up comedian raising a family. The untitled Kevin Hart project, from writer Stephen Engel (NBC's "Inside Schwartz"), centers on a wealthy, pampered black guy from Malibu (Kevin Hart) who moves to Philadelphia to live with his blue-collar relatives after his father loses all his money. Imagine TV's Brian Grazer and David Nevins are executive producing. The Kevin Hart project is the third comedy pilot with a riches-to-rags theme this season, along with Fox's "Arrested Development" and ABC's untitled Jenny McCarthy sitcom.