Leonard + Penny Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I can't imagine the show anymore without Amy or Bernadette, but that's just personal opinion. Same here. I think it' because I can't imagine Sheldon without Amy, or Howard without Bernadette, any more. They've become so important to thse characters' lives and personalities, at present. Thats why i think they've become core. I like Amy and Bernadette but I agree they shouldn't be in the opening shot. They're regulars, in that they're in every episode, but they're not the real core cast members. I see a distinct line drawn between 'the originals' and 'the newcomers'. Howard, Leonard, Penny, Sheldon and Raj have all had there own storylines but I don't think Amy and Bernadette have - and that's how it should always be. This isn't Friends! I would argue it differently. A non core cast member would be: Raj's parents Howard's mom Stuart Kripke I think what I mean too is this: if Amy or Bernadette were to leave the show, it would still be TBBT. Obviously, because it was TBBT before they were ever in it. But if Sheldon, Penny, Leonard, Howard or Raj left it would not. There is the core cast and the core core cast. I think a case could be made that the show could be okay without Penny. She was really just something good to look at more than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomita Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I can't imagine the show anymore without Amy or Bernadette, but that's just personal opinion. Same here. I think it' because I can't imagine Sheldon without Amy, or Howard without Bernadette, any more. They've become so important to thse characters' lives and personalities, at present. Thats why i think they've become core. I like Amy and Bernadette but I agree they shouldn't be in the opening shot. They're regulars, in that they're in every episode, but they're not the real core cast members. I see a distinct line drawn between 'the originals' and 'the newcomers'. Howard, Leonard, Penny, Sheldon and Raj have all had there own storylines but I don't think Amy and Bernadette have - and that's how it should always be. This isn't Friends! I would argue it differently. A non core cast member would be: Raj's parents Howard's mom Stuart Kripke I think what I mean too is this: if Amy or Bernadette were to leave the show, it would still be TBBT. Obviously, because it was TBBT before they were ever in it. But if Sheldon, Penny, Leonard, Howard or Raj left it would not. There is the core cast and the core core cast. I think a case could be made that the show could be okay without Penny. She was really just something good to look at more than anything. Yes, but Penny was the catalyst for change - for the 'big bang'. She introduces the guys to a new world and new possibilities (and they, in turn, introduce her to their world and integrate her into it). In that way, she's a core character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot dense state Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Oh, Penny is definitely a core character - and arguably the second most popular of them all, I'd wager. I personally think of the original five as the core characters simply because they can have, and have had, scenes naturally with each other. Amy is attached to Sheldon and Bernadette to Howard - their spin-off characters if you like. Without Sheldon there is no Amy - same with Bernadette and Howard. Hope that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyking Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Oh, Penny is definitely a core character - and arguably the second most popular of them all, I'd wager. I personally think of the original five as the core characters simply because they can have, and have had, scenes naturally with each other. Amy is attached to Sheldon and Bernadette to Howard - their spin-off characters if you like. Without Sheldon there is no Amy - same with Bernadette and Howard. Hope that makes sense. I agree although Penny, Amy and Bernadette are attached, I can't think of say Amy and Raj naturally in a scene together, alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Regarding the photo of Season 1, I think it's different from what you see in the show. Leonard in this pic is pouring something into his food box. http://s7.postimage.org/pg3tp9oh7/tbbt_1.jpg BTW What could Leonard be pouring into his food - mobster sauce? Just to update things - They did have a new image for Seasons 6-7, adding Bern and Amy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephantom Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I think there were 3 or 4 shots. This is the present version in my country http://tvandfilmreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-big-bang-theory-dec-2012-1024x682.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensor Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) The opening titles were changed with the first episode in season two, and then changed again in season five and six to add Amy and Bernadette. So there have been three different openings Season 1 Seasons 2-4 Season 5 Seasons 6-7 ETA, I stand corrected bigbangsheldon. Mea Culpa Edited February 15, 2014 by Tensor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbangsheldon Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 There are four cause there's a different one in S5 as well with the main 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogravitasatall Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) There are four cause there's a different one in S5 as well with the main 5. I didnt know that... which ep has the difference please. Edited February 14, 2014 by Nogravitasatall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Please refer to the earlier part of this thread to see the opening title shots. I made a mistake re Leonard pouring something. That is in the actual titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanmeii Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I used to feel uncomfortable with the integration of the two girls (Amy and Bernadette) when they were just introduced. Something felt kinda forced, imo. But now, after many years, I just really feel how integral they are. Can't imagine the show without them either at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbangsheldon Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I didnt know that... which ep has the difference please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogravitasatall Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thank you. I recognise the episode immediately (sigh). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 In the first and third images, they both have the same cardboard box on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delsino Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I think what I mean too is this: if Amy or Bernadette were to leave the show, it would still be TBBT. Obviously, because it was TBBT before they were ever in it. But if Sheldon, Penny, Leonard, Howard or Raj left it would not. There is the core cast and the core core cast. I think this is a personal preference situation. If any of the characters were to leave for whatever reason, to some the show would "be over" (to them) and to others the show would go on. There have been quite a few shows where main characters have left and they were replaced and the show continued. Two and a half men for example with Charlie Sheen, if I am not mistaken Charlie was one on the "Two Men" from the title, yet the show continued. Now I am not saying everyone was happy and they kept all the same viewer for TAHM but none the less it is still on the air. For me if Amy and Bernadette left the show would most likely be over...but to others not. Also for me if Raj left, I don't think I would be overly upset (sorry kunal lol). I way prefer him to stay but I imagine I would sill watch the show. While were on the topic of characters leaving, what happened to the daughter on Family Matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephantom Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) They are probably gonna make Emily a main character and add her to the opening shot Edited July 3, 2014 by thephantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensor Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Not necessarily. Mayim and Melissa were added to the main cast in the first third of season four (Melissa in 4.04 and Mayim in 4.08), yet they didn't get added until the sixth season. By comparison, if they add Laure Spenser to the main this year, it would be season 10, currently the last one, before she's added to the opening titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Not necessarily. Mayim and Melissa were added to the main cast in the first third of season four (Melissa in 4.04 and Mayim in 4.08), yet they didn't get added until the sixth season. By comparison, if they add Laure Spenser to the main this year, it would be season 10, currently the last one, before she's added to the opening titles. I think it might depend on how fully they commit to having her stick around as Raj's girlfriend--and whether she can commit as a regulary. Also, since they know that they pretty much plan to end with S10, they might go ahead and add her as a main character and add her to the titles, maybe by S9. Certainly not this season, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrycec03 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yea, she won't be in the title. She is still considered a "guest" star.. And they don't change the titles every season...I don't think we'll get a new one in season 8 anyway (but I could be wrong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yea, she won't be in the title. She is still considered a "guest" star.. And they don't change the titles every season...I don't think we'll get a new one in season 8 anyway (but I could be wrong) Yeah, I don't think there's any real reason to refresh it just yet. I do hope that they are able to incorporate Emily as a regular character, to commit to having her as Raj's girl. I know the actress has to juggle a recurring role on Bones, but I hope that TBBT is able to entice her away to join them permanently, by S9, hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensor Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 My estimate, for the change in titles, was based on Laura having a recurring role in Season 8 and being assigned to the main cast in Season 9. With her going back and forth with Bones, I would not expect an upgrade to main cast this year (although they could announce her as main cast for Season 9, late this coming year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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