Chuck Lorre’s biggest Young Sheldon regret paved the way for the best episode in The Big Bang Theory universe. Known for spearheading so many great TV comedies, arguably the crowning jewel of Lorre’s career is launching The Big Bang Theory and all its spinoffs. After co-creating the nerd-centric sitcom in the late 2000s, Lorre ended up expanding the evolving franchise with the launch of Young Sheldon, which tackled Sheldon’s famed childhood in Texas. Despite being an offshoot, the prequel went on to be better than its parent series, especially because of The Big Bang Theory‘s divisive legacy.
While it started as a character-centric show, often focusing on Sheldon’s experience growing as a boy genius in Medford, the prequel eventually outgrew its premise. By the time Young Sheldon ended, it was already a proper ensemble show, with all members of the Cooper getting their own storylines. The biggest proof of this shift is Georgie and Mandy’s romance getting a lot of attention that they are now set to spearhead their offshoot in Georgie And Mandy’s First Marriage. As beloved as Young Sheldon is, however, Lorre has one big regret about the family comedy/drama.
Annie Potts, who played Meemaw in Young Sheldon, has been vocal against the show’s cancelation, and she is proven right by information from CBS.
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Meemaw’s speech during the service perfectly encapsulated the whole episode. It was heartwarming and funny but also heartbreaking as she paid tribute to the life and legacy of her son-in-law.
The Big Bang Theory did tackle serious matters, including the death of Howard’s mother, Mrs. Wolowitz, and Professor Proton, but it was never done with the same level of care and quality that Young Sheldon handled George’s tragic demise and subsequent funeral. Meemaw’s speech during the service perfectly encapsulated the whole episode. It was heartwarming and funny but also heartbreaking as she paid tribute to the life and legacy of her son-in-law. In hindsight, even Lance Barber is thankful that Young Sheldon gave him the chance to have one of the most memorable deaths on TV.