The Unaired Pilot with Chuck Lorre and Peter Roth

In the inaugural episode of “The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast,” host Jessica Radloff is joined by the show’s co-creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre and former chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group Peter Roth. Chuck and Peter take us back to the very beginning as they discuss the original, unaired pilot. They reveal how they got a highly unusual second chance to create another pilot after the first one wasn’t picked up. Plus, they explain why they steered away from the risqué tone that was prominent in the first pilot and why they recast the role of Penny. Be sure to watch all episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” on Max. © 2025 WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast is finally here! Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look of the cultural phenomenon, “The Big Bang Theory.” Host Jessica Radloff is joined by the show’s co-creator, the cast and crew, and amazing guest stars who share their experiences and memories of their time on the show. Each week, we’ll take a deep dive into one episode -- starting with the unaired pilot -- sharing untold stories, backstage secrets, and the decisions that shaped the series. Join us on our journey through each episode of “The Big Bang Theory,” and be sure to watch along with us -- every episode is available to stream on Max.© 2025 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.