‘Young Sheldon’ Reinvents ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Formula. Will It Work?
As Mr. Parsons put it, “They’re really good at writing rhythms, and Chuck’s a master at knowing when to end a scene when a scene’s not ending right.”
Though Mr. Lorre has long held a distaste for spinoffs — “Why cannibalize a show?”
he said — he reconsidered when he got an email from Mr. Parsons last year.
Add that to the fact that the co-creator of “Young Sheldon,” Chuck Lorre, has minted hit
after hit for CBS, including “Big Bang” and “Two and a Half Men,” what could go wrong?
You’re getting all these options, so in editing you have choices.”
Sitting a few feet away, the “Young Sheldon” co-creator (and “Big Bang” executive
producer) Steven Molaro chimed in, “This is apparently common knowledge.”
“It’s new to us!” said Mr. Lorre.
