Jim Parsons: The Writers’ Strike Was “Accidentally Fortuitous” to 'The Big Bang Theory'

Jim Parsons: The Writers’ Strike Was “Accidentally fortuitous” to 'The Big Bang Theory'

The Big Bang Theory became the longest-running multi-camera sitcom by the time it concluded after a 12-season run on CBS. Surprisingly, part of the show’s long-term success can be attributed to the 2007–08 Writers’ Guild strike, which helped boost its visibility in its early days. The showrunner and the cast later reflected on how the strike, which halted the entire industry for nearly three months, helped the sitcom gain traction despite having…

In 2007-2008, the screenwriters' strike upset the American television industry. Yet, despite this difficult context, the series The Big Bang Theory managed to continue its broadcast and to establish its success with the public.