Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Cinemablend
Cinemablend
Entertainment
Jessica Rawden

The Story Behind Why The Big Bang Theory’s Elevator Remained Broken Through Most Of The Series

Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik talk outside the elevator as Sheldon and Amy.

If you’ve ever seen an image from The Big Bang Theory, much less watched an entire episode, you probably noticed the caution tape blocking off the elevator through most of the CBS series’ run on the network TV schedule. The Chuck Lorre sitcom did go out of its way to explain what happened with the elevator on the series, which fans may or may be familiar with, but what you may not know is why the writers created the elevator storyline and kept it going for years and years. 

It’s a story about dialogue in motion, lack of soundstage space, and even stairs. Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy read. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.