Big Bang Theory “The Proton Resurgence” Tonight – Bob Newhart Guest Stars

TV legend Bob Newhart (Bob, Newhart, The Bob Newhart Show) guest stars on tonight’s (May 2) episode of The Big Bang Theory on CBS. Here’s how the network describes the episode:

TV ICON BOB NEWHART GUEST STARS AS SHELDON AND LEONARD’S CHILDHOOD HERO, ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” THURSDAY, MAY 2

“The Proton Resurgence” – Sheldon and Leonard hire Professor Proton, the host of their favorite childhood TV show, to perform. Also, Howard and Bernadette run into trouble babysitting Raj’s dog, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 2 (8:00 – 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Bob Newhart guest stars as Professor Proton.

CAST: Johnny Galecki (Leonard), Jim Parsons (Sheldon), Kaley Cuoco (Penny), Simon Helberg (Wolowitz), Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali), Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

GUEST CAST: Bob Newhart (“Professor Proton” Arthur), Paramedic #1 (Ian Reed Kesler), Paramedic #2 (Troy Winbush)

STORY BY: Chuck Lorre, Jim Reynolds and Steve Holland

TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan and Maria Ferrari

DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski