laughs lots of them) to a sold-out audience.
The event, presented by the Paley Center for Media, was pretty short on spoilers.
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Executive producer Steven Molaro recalled telling the two actors, That was beautiful.
and that got a big awww out of the PaleyFest crowd.
You really want to see that character succeed.
Hes not going to let that pesky selective mutism get in his way!
Thatspanking scene
Sheldon went old school with his punishment for Amy when she lied about being sick.
Though punishment isnt exactly how the delighted Amy thought of the near-BDSM experience.
How did last fallsflash mobcome together?
The idea was Cuocos, who recruited her sister to do the choreography.
I certainly dont rule it out.
I dont know how shed feel about Amy.
She will love Amy!
How does one call up George Takei to ask him to dothatscene?
Perhaps I can help.'
How do I say to this guy that hes a possible homosexual fantasy?
Finally I said, Alright, so you know youre gay, right?
and he said, cue George Takei accent Thats news.
Ill tell my husband.'
But everybody is coming from a sweet, good place, Simon Helberg (Howard) told EW.
Theyre all put in a position to figure out how to best support their friend, Galecki told EW.
Its one of my favorite episodes, I swear to God.
Im not just saying that because its airing tomorrow!
How will the season 6 finale compare to last seasons big closer?
That was pretty big, Lorre said to EW of the season 5 finale.
A wedding and a Russian rocket into space is pretty big.
I think we can safely say this [years finale] will be smaller, more intimate.
But then I looked in the mirror and thought, Whats that?!
Dear Lord Jesus, thats my business!
I had totally exposed myself!
I put my legs down and just said to them, Long night!
That is the tale of my Smurfette!
Where did bazinga come from?
And thats how the catchphrase of smug, trickster Sheldon was born.
[Correction March 14, 8:14 p.m.
ET:A previous version of this post incorrectly stated that Steven Molaro originated the term bazinga.
The word was in fact created by former writer Stephen Engel.]
