The Big Bang Theory - Episode 6.01 - The Date Night Variable - Taping Report

Scene 1 (Cold Open): Comic Book store

Leonard, Sheldon and Raj are browsing the $1 comics cart. Stuart is at the counter. Raj says that he wishes cosmic graze would hit Howard so he can get super powers and become a superhero. Leonard says that Howard already wears skin tights so he's halfway there. Sheldon says they forget something: Villains are always after the hero’s friends. Leonard tells Sheldon not to worry because even if he gets kidnapped, he’s sure they’ll let Sheldon go.
Stuart says “So Howard really is in space?”
Leonard: “250 million miles away that way” *points both fingers up*
Sheldon corrects Leonard: “253.2 million miles”
Leonard:” Like I said, they would let you go.”
Raj:” I wonder what he’s doing now?”
They mention a few things like charting maps and pointing telescopes. Sheldon says he’s not going to lie, he envies Howard because he’s probably watching the universe in all its majesty, and “I’ll explain how it works when he gets back”. In the last take, the line was changed to “he’s watching with uncomprehending, dim eyes, like a cat looking through an airport pet carrier”.
Leonard says that it is not all as glamorous as it sounds. They have to recycle their own urine for drinking. Stuart says that nobody wants his urine. In the first few takes, the camera is on Sheldon getting his reaction to Stuart’s comment. In the last take, they opened the shot to include Raj and Leonard. Leonard’s back is to Stuart so he turns around looking confused.
Sheldon says: “No matter what, this experience will change Howard’s life forever”

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