Melissa Rauch: Amy Farrah Fowler & Bernadette Rostenkowski Reunite!
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2023
- Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory, Night Court, True Blood) joins us for a TBBT reunion! She and Mayim reminisce about the series, from their bond at joining the cast together at the same time and the origins of Melissa’s Bernadette voice to their favorite on-set memories. Melissa opens up about the awkwardness that ensued when she tried to confess her deep love of Blossom to Mayim and what it was like to come of age in their acting careers just as social media was taking off. She discusses her comedy influences, what she likes about writing for herself, and demonstrates her formerly thick New Jersey accent. Melissa also describes her tendencies to beat herself up internally and the positives and negatives about how celebrity is looked at in our society.
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NOTE: This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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"Amy Farrah Fowler" is still one of the best names ever. Saying it out loud is so satisfying.
Everyone agrees that Mayim and Melissa's entry into the series was sensational. They were the missing pieces of the Big Bang family. Penny's (the wonderful Kaley) scenes with the girls were really good. I remember laughing very loud!
Absolutely! I’m binging the series and the first few seasons are just not as fun without Amy and Bernadette. I’m slogging through waiting until they’re introduced
The series started going downhill with them coming on as full time characters. Bernadette was mean, manipulative she treated her husband like crap and constantly disrespected him and his opinions and feelings on just about any issue didn't matter to her.
@@CRAZYHORSE19682003 Nothing but bullshit. Sheldon did the same thing with literally everyone 🤣🤣The girls were amazing.
@@carlaarruda7874 The difference is that if you listen to Jim Parsons, he was playing Sheldon as if he had Asperger's Syndrome, a type of autism. So yes Sheldon was a giant pain in the ass but he could not help it. Bernadette was a colossal cunt to everyone by CHOICE. Add in that she was a coward as well, because she never stood behind her shitty behavior and instead angled it to where it didn't make her look bad. She told her dad it was Howard who didn't want to have kids for example. Instead of standing up for what she believed in regarding Howards trip to the ISS she rats him out to his mother. When she finds out that EVERYONE at work hates her and she is fake crying about it trying to generate sympathy what is the FIRST thing she does? Ensures that the bathroom that was supposed to be for EVERYONE is maintained as her own private bathroom screwing over EVERYONE in the office AGAIN. Then she turns around and manipulates them into buying her a expresso machine with her fake crying over them paying for her coffee. The character is totally despicable.
@@carlaarruda7874 Amy was far less annoying than Bernadette because in many ways she is like Sheldon. She doesn't really have a lot of social skills so she doesn't know how to act in social groups. Her character has an amazing growth cycle over the life of the series and she is a much better person at the end than she was when her character was introduced. Penny on the other hand is a total whore. She spends her 20's banging as many guys as she can, doing whatever she wants whenever she wants. In her 30's when she realizes she is not as hot as she was in her youth she settles for Leonard, not because she loves him but because he is the SAFE alternative. Leonard is the weak beta male that she has TOTAL control over. She couldn't give a crap about his opinions, wants or desires. She doesn't respect him, his only purpose in their relationship is to be the safety net so she isn't alone. She is also only friends with Amy and Bernadette because she can bully them and they pretty much do whatever she says. She has a VERY low IQ so she can't really relate to Amy or Bernadette but for some reason they are infatuated with her much like Leonard is so she tolerates them because if successful smart people find worth in her, she feels better about herself.
Two of the funniest and most endearing characters portrayed by two of the most talented comedians in television history, what a great episode!
They're the 2 funniest of the girls in my opinion. However I like Penny more than Bernadette but Penny rarely made me laugh to be honest
@@matiaspereira9382well why did you like her more
@@d.d.p.parker3671 I don't know. Maybe because she behaves better than Bernadette usually. I never actually thought why. Bernadette is usually mean too. Also I find Penny more beautiful than Bernadette
Three cheers to the casting crew for the perfect find. Two of the best picks ever. 🥰
@@matiaspereira9382Bernadette *was* incredibly mean!! Especially starting from the season when Penny gets the job at the pharmaceutical company. I found it so odd, particularly when I think of that scene with Raj, when he thought Bernadette liked him romantically because she was nice to him. She yelled, "I'm nice to everybody!!!!" Well, clearly not 😣
I know that it is not 100% necessary that all the actors on a show be besties, but watching Melissa Rauch and Mayim laugh, talk and reminisce was so enjoyable. Specifically reminding me of the fun that I had watching Big Bang Theory and even more importantly what friendship should be.
So between waiting tables and struggling to land acting gigs, Melissa is basically the real Penny. ♡
I don't know if you have ever seen Night Court. They did a rebut and she is the judge. It's so funny.
@@christineperez7562*reboot
“Lots of crying in my car.” Celebrities- they’re just like us😂
Laughed so much during this ep, just wish it were longer
Me too!
I learned this a long time ago. All of them generally appreciate being treated like normal people. I’ve met many famous people. I just talk to them like normal people.
Mayim’s voice for can absolutely be used for any ad. It’s so crisp
Ive always thought she would be a great voice actor. Its just perfect.
It's so weird to hear Melissa talk with her real Voice and not this high pitched Voice she did on TBBT. Loved this episode!!
What a fun episode! My husband and I literally watch Big Bang EVERY NIGHT 😅 We've rewatched all 12 seasons at least 30 times.
I know we're lame 😅😅
Definitely NOT lame my hubby and I still watch Big Bang almost every night before bed lol
You're not alone. Its gotten to a point where i put them on just so i can sleep quicker. I'll put a timer, shut my eyes, and just listen to them cause i can already picture everything thats going on.
I'm lame then too. I bought all the seasons on cd so I can watch over and over.
bet you it is more like 4 times at most. 30? naah
Oh man … ok now I know my wife and I are not alone. We are the 4th time through as we speak!
Mayim and Melissa you two are the reason I’m going back to college after 10 years and I just want to say thank you! For giving me the motivation to do so!!!!❤❤❤
Aw! Good luck and enjoy all the learning ❤️
So excited when I saw this. Trapped in my house due to smoke conditions, heat, and humidity, I really needed a lighthearted episode this week. Just great to see Melissa, and to see her with Mayim. Totally a fan of BBT, which I’ve watched many times, but also of Mayim’s terrific movie - at which I cried, too. Just wish it were longer, but happy we got this much. Thanks to all for the smiles and anecdotes. ❤
Hope your weather gets better soon! ☀️
@@MayimBialik Thank you!
@@MayimBialik you're an awesome actress!
What movie?!
@@sheenacouture7657Beaches
I also replay awkward interactions in my head or stress over inconsequential mistakes I made years/decades ago. I didn't realize not everyone does this.
And the great thing is, now that you know, is that while you keep replaying the others in the scenario don't 😊
I am sooooooooo happy that Mayim and Melissa are friends in real life! Yay!!!
I love you both ... I am old enough to remember ‘Blossom’ and ‘Night Court’ original and watched all the episodes. Keep in mind I was born in 1966 and live in Australia, so us Aussies are keen Comedy TV watches and ‘Big Bang’ was fun as we also knew ‘Roseanne’, geez even the original Tv ‘Charlie’s Angels’ with Farah. ❤❤❤❤❤
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I am sorry not too sure I see a substantive comment reply. Did you post emoji's?@@MayimBialik Well I will post here that it was an interesting chat, some behind the scenes stories shared, and as a Canuck enjoyed the Canadian bits dropped in the video. I am so not hollywood connected except a few years well almost 15-20 years back ...working out of Toronto I needed to support a special Government special rep and he was a former Canadian Cabinet Minister and Pres Of the Canadian Copyright Collective so learned so much about the royalties and how shows in the world share royalties around the world.
I hate when people say they ruined the show and especially how Amy made Sheldon boring. They are the reason I didn't give up on TBBT. It gave it an extra life. Otherwise, it would have been dead after more one or two seasons. And they brought nuances of their partners that are amazing.
Melissa trying to figure out how to become Mayim’s friend is so much like Amy trying to figure out how to become Penny’s friend
... just without an oversized oil painting
Melissa is ME when talking about Blossom fandom!! Loved them together Melissa made me feel so normal - this is how I feel about Blossom !! We are not shouting LOL that’s how we are
Me too! 🤩💗
I love that Melissa matched her shirt and her headphones. That shows some thought before turning the camera on.
Episodes for Jim and Johnny! Would LOVE to see their thoughts on this podcast because Mayim does SUCH a good job being cognizant of her words, thought processes and not triggering people. Jim did a podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson (of Modern Family fame) and it was VERY enlightening! Would love to see some more on his fascinating personality, I love it! You would never have believed that him and Simon were good mates from their "characters"!! Johnny is an interesting person and I'd love to know how he has navigated life so far! I'd also like to see "Bert" AKA Brian Posehn on here. He's another great comedian that fascinates me. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
It's awesome you finally invited Melissa Rauch to the podcast Mayim. I always wanted to see a podcast with Melissa Rauch. Amy and Bernadette were the best thing that happened to the show. They're some of the funniest characters from Big Bang Theory in my opinion. You and Melissa Rauch are some of my favorite actress ever Mayim! Keep your good job! Nobody could've played Amy and Bernadette better than you 2! I really hope you someday invite Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco to your podcast!
Seconded for Jim and Johnny! Would LOVE to see their thoughts on this podcast. Jim did a podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson (of Modern Family fame) and it was VERY enlightening! Would love to see some more on his fascinating personality, I love it! You would never have believed that him and Simon were good mates from their "characters"!! Johnny is an interesting person and I'd love to know how he has navigated life so far!
@@missharding9837 Jim Parsons did a great job playing Sheldon. Maybe I'm wrong but I read somewhere Jim Parsons had a crush on Simon Helberg
So grateful for this episode. As a TBBT fan, I'm glad you're still talking about this experience again. I would like to say that watching tbbt for nearly 10 years is also a very important part of my life.
As someone who has seen a million interviews, people given 5/7 minutes to pitch their latest project and tell a funny story. It’s such a pleasure to listen to a talk between friends, and sharing their thoughts on shared experiences. It was great.
The Big Bang Theory to me was such a wonderful series. It had an amazing cast of characters. With the progression of the series, the development of the relationships between each of the cast to other characters in the series just made it so much more meaningful. The end of the series was sad, happy, and memorable. Standing there at the podium, Sheldon realized just how much each of his friends meant to him, getting him to that point in his life. That moment was the dam breaking, and all the tears flowing. I doubt there will ever be a show quite like TBBT ever again.
As a Canadian....I have to say this....I have NEVER heard a single person in my life say "aboot". I dont think this is a thing we actually do. But I see it all the time on TV and movies.
Eh? Yes. All the time.
Concur! Never hear it. Except on American tv so It’s gotta be an American thing.
Exactly! We say "Eh" but not "aboot". 😂
So inspiring and funny. I have listened to it twice. Melissa's comments about how writing gives you some control, and how vital creative expression is to an artist (she said it better), really resonated. She's a true artist and I admire her courage and integrity. Mayim is so eloquent and able to communicate brilliantly. I've been following these podcasts and subscribed a while back. Thanks to Jonathan for his great questions, insights, and presence.
These two may not have started in the original TBBT cast but they absolutely deserved to become part of the core cast. They were my favourite characters in the show and mixed so well with everyone.
I still watch reruns of Blossom and TBBT. I also watched all episodes of True Blood! Big respect to both artists for the dedication to their craft. Ladies, you rock
I always thought that Mayim Bialik always got the best lines in The Big Babg Theory. That's not to put shame on any other in the cast. The line that was written and the way it was delivered was always excellent, even better if it was a support the next persons line having the joke. A true pleasure to watch.
The "Oh fut" is so cuteee. 😭😂😂
Big Bang is still our favourite show. We watch reruns continually every night before bed and still laugh. The whole cast were amazing, each bringing their skill to their character, including Stuart. He had amazing lines that made us laugh. We love the whole cast. thank you to all
We watch too every night. In fact, we've watched so often, we can say the lines. Absolutely our favourite, 'feel good' show😂❤😂.
"The John Larroquette Show" was brilliant.
I remember Melissa Rauch so well from The Big Bang Theory. This episode is really enjoyable to watch. Thank you so much for this amazing channel, Mayim! ❤
This is wonderful. This was like watching great friends just chilling and talking about their shared history together with The Big Bang Theory. I could tell watching episodes of TBBT that Melissa was naturally funny but never knew that she had a history of being in Stand-up comedy. I love her impersonation of Mrs Wolowitz (Carol Ann Suzi) it cracked me up, but learning about her talent of impressions was really fascinating. It's interesting (but not surprising) to learn about her love of Blossom, I'm pretty sure that being a child of the 80's and 90's that she grew up watching Blossom (I know I did and it is one of my favourite shows, that's why I was excited when Jenna Von Oy was on the show). I'm really happy that Melissa's hard work really paid off. She truly is a talented and lovely lady. Thanks for another great episode.
Thanks for this excellent show, Mayim and Melissa!
Giving us a very clear picture of what the Actors and Writer's strike is all about!
Solidarity Forever!!
Melissa is gonna win an Oscar playing Cyndi Lauper in a movie!!!!
Mayim can play Bette😂
This is soooo awesome! Rewatching TBBT again after this because I miss your characters. HAHAHA. Now, when would Jim Parsons guest on your podcast?
Indeed. So far, we’re 3 out of 6 for the main characters. Plus some of the producer-writer-creators.
Yes please! I LOVE Jim Parsons!
LOVE these two extraordinary women!! Wonderful to see their friendship still going strong after all these years! ❤❤
BBT one of my all time favourite shows and basically a fan of everyone on the show… this was a hilarious show and have to say that I am so addicted to this Podcast
Laughing during all the (too short) episode! The shared bathroom anecdote 🧻😂! The explanation ab Bernie’s hight pitch voice similar to Melissa’s own mom during Melissa’s audition, that ended being almost..Canadian! (🥂to 🇨🇦Jonathan). Or..All! I adore how you talked about shared fond memories from TBBT time & about the cast as true friends beyond work..Oh, I wish we could take a look to these ones whatsapp group’s messages! Adorable that Melissa was a Blossom fan👒🌻& so tender her worries to tell Mayim! Now we just need to have Jim, Kaley & Johnny at MBB! ❤
Aaaah...it's so great to know that you two became such great friends because of a show we ALL wished that we lived in. Wonderful interview!
I was at a taping for the "extension" of Night Court like Ep 3 or 4 ("Him go jail now"). More than 2/3 of the audience went home. Melissa comes over with a covid face shield can grabs a microphone and worked to cheer us up. It was a very cool night as a person who also went to 6 TBBT tapings. Thank you, Melissa!!! (and Mayim/Jonathan!)
My Philly accent comes back when I'm talking to family up north. I can hear myself doing it and I can't stop it!
That theme song is everything!
ending of big bang theory broke me to shreds,watching this is making me feel better
Thank you for this segment! I love both your characters, but this really humanizes you both. Melissa is such a great actor and enchants me, but this is great to see her as a real person vs. her character. I’m glad you both have had success; it must be so hard pursuing this profession.
I love these interviews with your former cast members, both from Big Bang & from Call Me Kat. It’s really lovely to see the interaction you have with them all & clearly how much each of you enjoys spending time together:
Interesting comment about the ethnic family. I have an interracial marriage. I am Chinese. My wife is a born and raised Texan and is of mixed Spanish and English descent. She does not understand Chinese. When my wife heard my conversation with my parents, she always said we sounded mad. I told her that we are just talking.
The fact that I woke up and this is the second thing I thought of, and looked for this video😭
That family dynamic Melissa speaks about is enacted in Season 2 episode 10 in the wonderful series The Bear, to heartbreaking conclusion. Jamie Lee Curtis is amazing. Watching you two interact on this Breakdown was delightful, entertaining and informative. Thank you. Please have Melissa back just for the fun of it. Love you Mayim!
I used to watch the original Night Court, but I didn’t watch the John Larroquette Show. It would be cool to see Mayim show up on the new Night Court somehow, either as John’s daughter again, or somehow related to Dan Fielding.
If you never convince Jim to do an episode, I'll be lowkey disappointed. I was one of the many who wondered if it was hard for her to keep up Bernadette's voice, but you can definitely hear it come out a few times!
I watch Bing Bang Theory every night. Its my daily tonic to get over stress. Seeing Melissa & Mayim together made my day😅😅😅😅
I just finished re-watching the series (and up through season 5 of Young Sheldon) and these 2 ladies always cracked me up with their 100% relatable characters ❤
Bernadette was a colossal cunt and you call that relatable?
Brazilian fan of Blossom and TBBT here 🙋🏼♀️ U rock, ladies ❤️
Tremendous kudos to her , she really nailed the role of Bernadette on BBT, and Simon also... the chemistry between them was visible and warm and came thru the screen for viewers .
Watching you guys makes me want to go back and watch BBT all over again. 😅
Melissa’s memories of things she needed to change are exactly what I do.
I have woken up crying, or my dream trying to fix something, etc.
My favorite episode of Big bang is the one where the girls all go do the princess party at Disneyland because of the whole message that girls & women can be both smart & pretty. 😊 You're both roll models to me. Also... omg Blossom!🎉
I’ve always had the hugest crush on you Mayim!!! Just know that you are this country boys dream girl!!!! 😍😍😍
Just smiling the whole time 🤍 do it again 😂
I am so grateful for this episode Mayim.
I think that Melissa is so different from Bernadette and it’s so interesting to hear about the challenges she faced prior to the Big Bang. Thank you so much for your efforts on this channel ❤
Ha! At 53:00 I thought Jonathon was going to say; “How did your love for blossom blossom.”
And what??? No asking her to grant us with the Peewee and other impersonations???
❤️ this breakdown so much.
My husband walked in the room when I was watching The Bronze and he immediately said, "You're gonna have to go back and watch this with me! This is hilarious!" During the weight gain montages, lol. Great job Melissa, and Mayim thanks for nostalgia! Great to see you guys on camera again. When's Jim doing your podcast? I heard him on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's last week. Thanks for another great week, guys! Found the video on Grok Nation of the Blossum intro! Forgot I had already seen it. Worth the second watch!
TBBT is something I only watch in "shorts" but it is a great diversion from my problems, that are few, but what a great show.
Melissa Rauch makes me laugh so hard! Her brain is totally my own!
I adore these two women, especially together. This interview wasn't long enough lol!
OMG. The reenactment was fabulous.
Every time I think I have a favorite episode I end up loving the next one. Mayim I love these conversations so much. Helps to realize how much the same everyone really is...celebrity or not. Love Melissa!
A fan meeting her star and worked together in a show.... that's a dream come true! 😊❤
What a treat!! Dearly loved this breakdown!
It's so fascinating that people who learned a new accent to "get rid of" the old one, even by yourself or with training coaches, the old one will still come out around the familiar people or disinhibited states. I find this fascinating in terms of code switching and marginalized folks, as one myself, I hate when my "accent" comes back because I'm tired or stressed or intoxicated. It's very similar to de-masking as an autistic person around my loved ones too.
What an utterly fab interview. Great job.
Thank you so much for this!!! I’ve missed you both!!! Looking forward to see other big bang casts reunite in mayim bialik’s breakdown. 💜
Really great to watch two people who obviously adore each other interact. Thank you very much.
I love seeing these two together again. The interview was so much fun. I wish it would have gone longer.
I just heard Mayim talking to Julie Bowen and Chad Sanders on Quitters podcast. It was grand.
My nephew got me to watch TBBT years ago, luv, luv , luv the show, all the characters, r aewome, watch it every night, all the reruns, lol
This is so awesome! Y'all are just plain wonderful.
I was so excited for this video.
Hi Mayim! My wife Kathy and I are huge fans of yours and Big Bang Theory. We thank you and everyone on the Big Bang Theory for the years of great entertainment.
What a gift of an episode you gave us Mayim!!!!❤ thank you this was fun!
I love Melissa Rauch. she seems like someone you can just chill and chat with and will be making you laugh the whole time you are talking to her. She really seems like a very down to earth person. And still beautiful as ever. She has not aged a day.
I think that both melissa an miyam mentioned crew and writers about that time says why the series was a succes certainly with the recent strikes of actors and writers its illustrative that you need thos people.
Great show, Love these little mini TBBT reunions....
This is what I was waiting for!
Oh my gosh @ 20:00 about east coast people is so true!
This was one of my favorite episodes!! Love seeing and hearing about BBT!! Thank you.
It's sooo weird for me listen Melissa with her normal voice😂❤ great episode btw
Still putting smiles on our faces long after TBBT
My daughter and I watched every episode. She had the dolls of Blossom, Six, and Joey! We loved you! We were so proud when you got your … huge brain degree! And we About wigged out when you showed up on Big Bang! And Melissa we LOVE you!
Loved this interview - I came to TBBT via Melissa Rauch on Night Court - I thought she was phenomenal and immediately called my cousin, who was a Big Bang fan, to see which season she came into the show on. And, of course, I had to start at the beginning. Both shows are awesome.
Loveed this episode! Fun, touching just lovely!
Great discussion by all! Thank you all!
Im so Happy you got Melissa on your show- such a great reunion so much fun looking back.
Love the genuine fondness for each other and the process.
Thank y’all for being so down to earth!!! Love the podcast❤
This was an amazing episode!!
This was such a joy to watch. Thank you ladies(and Jonathan) for sharing this moment in time with us! ❤️
Mayim is the best.
What a smile and laugh.
Beautiful
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