Melissa Rauch: Amy Farrah Fowler & Bernadette Rostenkowski Reunite!

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Published 2023-07-18
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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All Comments (21)
  • @teetertotter5787
    "Amy Farrah Fowler" is still one of the best names ever. Saying it out loud is so satisfying.
  • @Kyrielle_
    Two of the funniest and most endearing characters portrayed by two of the most talented comedians in television history, what a great episode!
  • @carlaarruda7874
    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!
  • @FiinalFlaash
    So between waiting tables and struggling to land acting gigs, Melissa is basically the real Penny. ♡
  • @marikotrue3488
    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.
  • @KristinM626
    “Lots of crying in my car.” Celebrities- they’re just like us😂 Laughed so much during this ep, just wish it were longer
  • @recentlylena
    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 😅😅
  • @laurensmith3206
    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!!!!❤❤❤
  • @sisqui1950
    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. ❤❤❤❤❤
  • @etownem9
    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.
  • @Historian212
    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. ❤
  • 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.
  • @wendimiller8915
    I am sooooooooo happy that Mayim and Melissa are friends in real life! Yay!!!
  • @douglasg.9271
    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.
  • 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.
  • @Maderyne
    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.
  • @leticiaperez243
    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
  • @Elwaves2925
    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.