The Big Bang Theory was one of the most popular TV shows about a group of awkward physicists whose social skills get tested when a cute neighbor moves into their apartment. Even though the sweet, surprising moments from the series finale occurred six years ago, the beloved series will still live in fans’ memories rent-free for years to come. However, the Emmy-winning TV show almost went by a different name, and its co-creator spoke about how that, thankfully, “lasted for about five minutes.”
It’s hard to imagine The Big Bang Theory not being called as such. That would mean an entirely different theme song by the famed musicians, Barenaked Ladies. In Jessica Radloff’s book “The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series" (via TVLine), the show’s co-creator Bill Prady revealed what the original name of the show was, and I’m glad they passed on it:
