When Simon Helberg Met Stephen Hawking

Synopsis

Simon Helberg recounts his surreal experience meeting Stephen Hawking, who guest-starred on The Big Bang Theory. Hawking visits the set after filming a scene at Caltech, arriving with an entourage that resembles a rock star's. Helberg had previously done an impression of Hawking in the pilot episode and throughout the series, making the encounter both exciting and nerve-wracking. He expresses concern about performing the impression in front of Hawking, fearing it might offend the brilliant physicist. However, the moment turns out to be memorable, as Hawking smiles during the performance, showing his appreciation for the show. Helberg describes the experience as one of the craziest moments of his career, highlighting Hawking's status as a huge fan of The Big Bang Theory.