The INSULT That Created The Big Bang Theory's Bill Prady
What happens when one of your biggest heroes completely crushes your dreams? In this episode of Dropping Names, Bill Prady shares the unbelievable story of how a disappointing meeting with legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov unexpectedly launched his writing career. Along the way, Brent…
Two moments from this episode
Rod Steiger Keeps His Seat
At the wrap party for Lolly Madonna on the MGM soundstage, Brent was sitting at a table with Rod Steiger when actor Kiel Martin drove a car in through the open stage doors, sending tables piling into each other. Brent slid his chair back; Steiger never moved. Years later, on Hill Street Blues, Martin apologized and told Brent it had gotten him blacklisted from several studios.
“He just stood there. He says, that boy's been trying to kill me for months.”
Sammy Davis Jr. Loved Data
Brent was walking to the Paramount commissary in full Data makeup and gold costume when he spotted Sammy Davis Jr. standing in a doorway. Davis came running down the ramp to tell him he loved the show, and Brent told him he had loved Davis his whole life. He floated the rest of the way to lunch.
“Kid, I have, I love your show. And I said, Sammy, I have loved you my entire life.”
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