
The INSULT That Created The Big Bang Theory's Bill Prady
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What happens when one of your biggest heroes completely crushes your dreams?
In this episode of Dropping Names, Bill Prady shares the unbelievable story of how a disappointing meeting with legendary science fiction author Isaac Asimov unexpectedly launched his writing career. Along the way, Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes swap incredible stories about Jim Henson, The Muppets, Big Bang Theory, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, John Landis, Dream On, Star Trek, and some of Hollywood's greatest legends.
This conversation is packed with hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, career-changing advice, unforgettable celebrity encounters, and the kind of stories you only hear when three lifelong Hollywood insiders sit down together.
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