Behind the Shoot with Kunal Nayyar

Jim on the set of “The Normal Heart”

The much anticipated film adaption of Larry Kramer’s play, The Normal Heart, has assembled a star studded cast to retell the story of a New York gay activist who attempts to raise HIV/AIDS awareness during the early 1980s. Director Ryan Murphy has begun filming in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Fire Island.

Jim Parsons reprises his role of gay activist Tommy Boatwright from the 2011 Broadway revival.

6.23. The Love Spell Potential-Promo

When the girls’ trip to Vegas falls through, the guys invite them to play Dungeons & Dragons, causing Sheldon and Amy’s relationship to take an unexpected turn, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 9th on the CBS.

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Jim Parsons at Broadway

 

The Late Show with David Letterman

 

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Jim visits the SiriusXM Studios

Jim Parsons visits the SiriusXM Studios on April 24, 2013 in New York City.

Jim was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to talk about his role as Sheldon Cooper in “The Big Bang Theory” and his role in the upcoming HBO version of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart” , and he discussed his theater work and that New York Times article…

What have you read or seen over the past year (book, play, film, etc…) that moved or surprised you?

Bradley Cooper in “Silver Linings Playbook.”  He was soeffective – I specifically adored him in the dance competition scene.

What are you listening to right now?

“The Bridge” on Sirius XM – I love that CSNY, Carly Simon music…

What’s the last great book you read?

I have only been reading murder mysteries lately, and while I think they’re so good, I can’t call any of them “great.”

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

Fantasy Football.  I’m considering getting into Fantasy Baseball, but I think it may be too time consuming.

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Chicken fried steak w/ cream gravy and mashed potatoes.

Promo for new episode

Sheldon is complaining about never knowing how the AlphaTV ended since it was cancelled. He calls of the writer and doesn’t like how he would have resolved the finale.Leonard tries to get Penny as excited about Buffy the Vampire Slayer as he is. She envies how he can show passion for something and wishes they could find something they were both passionate about. Later, she realizes that she has all these great friends and is passionate about them. Amy tries to get Sheldon to stop having to finish things by starting various things and not letting him finish them. As she leaves, he tells her that she is the greatest girlfriend. Once she leaves, he says “Sucker” and then proceeds to finish everything that was started. Raj finds Lucy ‘s blog mentioning that he is somewhat feminine. Later, she explains that she thinks feminine is a good thing as it means he is kind, funny and compassionate. 

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Jim Parsons and Simon Helberg at Lakers game

6.19 The closet reconfiguration-Promo photos

Howard struggles with whether or not he should open a letter from his father, and Leonard and Penny throw a “grown-up” cocktail party at the apartment.

Air date: Thursday, March 14

 

The No-Strings Theory- GQ March 2013

The quickest, most stylish way out the door this spring? A pair of laceless loafers—now leaner, meaner, and dressier than ever. Follow the lead of Jim Parsons of The Big Bang Theory and leave the wingtip-wearers behind.

The Jim Parsons Project

With his giant eyes, vulnerable face, and noodle-thin body, Jim Parsons at first looks harmless playing scientist Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory. Then, on the show, he will say something like: “My father used to say a woman is like an egg-salad sandwich on a warm Texas day—full of eggs and only appealing for a short time.”

Sheldon’s a Klingon-speaking, string-theory-izing, cos-playing Archie Bunker, that too truthful crank who tickles TV viewers (of which TBBT has a gazillion), Emmy voters (he’s won twice), and melittologists (a species of Brazilian bee was named after his nonsense catchphrase “bazinga”).

“The spirit of the characters cuts them some slack. Of course, that doesn’t make what they’re saying good or right,” Parsons, 39, qualifies, as extra-polite as a graduate of Miss Porter’s in 1950.

Parsons—part of the wave of openly gay actors (Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson) who aren’t cagey about their sexuality—isn’t a geek, either, but a drama geek. He came up in experimental Houston theater, playing roles dark to demented, with hunches or limps, garish makeup or powdered hair; it was good training for comedically broad, emotionally detailed, acutely weird Sheldon. Parsons returns to the stage between seasons and is hopefully appearing in a film of Larry Kramer’s AIDS drama The Normal Heart.

About being a theater-firster on a mega-sitcom, he says: “You are up in the morning, done by early afternoon, and have summers off. It’s like being a schoolteacher.” After a pause, he carefully adds: “My mother and sister are schoolteachers. Of course, they work much harder.”—Mike Albo

Taken from http://www.gq.com

6.17 The Monster Isolation – Sneak Peek

After a terrible date, Koothrappali vows to never leave his apartment.  Meanwhile, Penny actually impresses Sheldon with her acting skills

Air date: February 21, 2013

Guest stars: Kate Micucci as Lucy and Riccardo LeBron as Tom

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6.17 The Monster Isolation – Promo Photos

After a terrible date, Koothrappali vows to never leave his apartment.  Meanwhile, Penny actually impresses Sheldon with her acting skills

Air date: February 21, 2013

Guest stars: Kate Micucci as Lucy and Riccardo LeBron as Tom

6.16 The Tangible Affection Proof Promotional Photos

The couples are getting for Valentines’ Day. Leonard, Penny, Howard and Bernadette are going to dinner. Sheldon and Amy are trying to get the perfect gifts for each other. Raj and Stuart are planning a singles only party at The Comic Book Store.

Big Bang Theory Cast about Huge Ratings

With an average of 18 million viewers tuning in every Thursday night, The Big Bang Theory has become ratings gold for CBS. 

Despite six years of continued success, the cast of TV’s #1 comedy tell ET they’re still trying to wrap their heads around the extreme popularity of their show.

“When we hit 10 million a couple of years ago, Kaley [Cuoco] hunted me down at the gym to tell me,” remembers Johnny Galecki with glee. “I was so excited. We thought that was the end-all, be-all.”

What’s the sitcom’s secret? Star Jim Parsons has a theory.

“[Syndication] exposed us multiple times a day on a couple of different networks,” speculates Parsons. “[It] will make you love us.”

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that co-star Simon Helberg is Big Bang‘s personal cheerleader in his free time.

“I hand out flyers over the weekend,” Helberg jokes. “I dress up as Spider-Man…with the spinning sign.”

Text taken from http://www.etonline.com.

6.14.”The Cooper-Kripke Inversion” – Promo

Howards’s nerd hobby gets him into money troubles. Sheldon is forced to work with Kripke while in competition with Kripke, ends up spreading rumors about his sexual relationship with Amy. Howard and Raj get action figures of themselves that cost 1000$.

Air date: January 31, 2013

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Jim at SAG Awards

6.15. “The Spoiler Alert Segmentation” Promo Photos

When Sheldon and Leonard fight, it affects Penny and Amy’s living arrangements. Meanwhile, Raj takes care of Mrs. Wolowitz while Howard is away, Thursday, Feb. 7 (8:00 – 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

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The Big Bang Theory is America’s Favourite Network TV Comedy

Jim at play in New York City

Jim Parsons with his TV mom, actress Laurie Metcalf ( plays Sheldon Cooper’s mother) and colleagues from play “The Normal Hart” backstage at the play ‘The Other Place’ on Broadway at The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on December 18, 2012 in New York City.