Woz coming to the Big Bang Theory

Our own Steve Wozniak is scheduled to appear on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory sometime later this year, the cast and crew told an audience at their Comic-Con panel this weekend. Woz is already no stranger to television, of course, but I think this is the first time he's appeared on a non-reality show, so we'll get to take a look at the guy's acting chops. There weren't any details on who he'd be playing (presumably himself), or how he came into contact with the show's four nerdy scientists and/or their pretty neighbor.

I like the Big Bang Theory -- while it does succumb to the sitcom genre's usually corny conventions, it's a pretty smart show, and the nerd references are sincere and constant (geekstar Wil Wheaton has also appeared on the show a few times, and I remember seeing Firefly's Summer Glau and BSG's Katee Sackhoff on there as well). Plus, it's always great to see Woz out and about -- we'll keep an eye out for his appearance on the show's season four this year.

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Gumbyx84

Never understood why this show was so popular. Every clip I have seen was insulting to geeks. Maybe its the stuff from the series start or maybe I'm just sensitive....

: shrugs:

Whatever. One question though: What other shows has Woz been on, besides Dancing with the Stars (he was on that right)? Also, why?

July 27 2010 at 3:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Bill

Aaaaaa. Penny is sitting in Sheldon's spot on the sofa. Conniptions to begin shortly.

July 27 2010 at 9:13 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

DrDidg

Bazinga!

July 27 2010 at 7:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Floodo1

Woz was on Code Monkeys. One of the best episodes of TV EVAR!

July 27 2010 at 1:08 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

John

Don't think I have seen anything Mac in their apartment (didn't Raj have a Macbook of some sort?). It will be interesting to see how they handle this.

July 26 2010 at 6:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Willie Stevens

Clearly you guys have it all wrong. Woz is playing the part of Penny's dad. Isn't it obvious? :-P

July 26 2010 at 6:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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cycomachead

That would be funny, but Penny's dad is into sports. He used to call penny 'little slugger' -that's from the episode when leonard's mom visits.

July 26 2010 at 7:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

bbock

I hope this is how it goes down. Sheldon is critical of Apple or Woz and Woz pranks him. Just as Sheldon is fuming about this, Woz rolls by on his Segway and says "Bazinga!"

July 26 2010 at 5:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

cycomachead

YAY! It's basically the show of my life according to my friends. :) I cannot wait for that episode!!!

*queue endless list of possible plots.

July 26 2010 at 5:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

jonathan ober

me thinks Woz will have created a time machine out of an old imac.

However it would be great if the guys went to an Apple store opening or to get something fixed and Woz was helping someone out behind the genius bar.

Or maybe the four of them stumble upon a mystery device that Woz left behind at the bar...

July 26 2010 at 5:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

LGgeek

I wonder if he will wear the boa :)

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