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I don't know, I just feel so grateful.
It's been a gift, a gift of 12 years.
I've been a working actor for 12 years straight,
and that's kind of insane in this industry.
Nearly $1 million an episode
for a total of about $24 million this final season.
That's how much Jim, Johnny, Kaley, Simon,
and Kunal are making.
Sheldon, that is incredible.
For a little perspective, that paycheck
is Friends level money.
Other ways Big Bang is like the 90's sitcom?
Both casts supported each other to get higher pay.
In 2017, the Bang cast got about $100,000 knocked off
their paychecks, so Mayim and Melissa
could get raises to $425 grand an episode.
You genuinely care for your friends.
Oh, and remember how all the Friends stars
make $20 million a year in reruns? The Big Bang cast
will reportedly make $10 million a year in residuals alone.
Has the whole world gone mad?
Yes, things have definitely changed
for these guys. Life before The Big Bang Theory?
Immediately before Big Bang,
I was in Wisconsin studying plumbing.
I wanted to open up a design studio for bathrooms and spas.
I was doing a lot of driving around crying in my car.
Out of work actor grind.
Tutoring neuroscience, I was tutoring piano.
Was there something that you splurged on when you said,
"Oh, I'm gonna be here for a minute."?
No, I mean I got a $16 cat litter scoop
and it was a really hard decision.
You're the best. You are the best.
