How Kaley Cuoco Saved The Big Bang Theory From Cancellation

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• When the show was struggling in its early days, Cuoco's charismatic performance as Penny convinced producers to keep her character front and center, ultimately transforming the series into a cultural juggernaut.
• Cuoco's real-life payday for the final season of the show reached a staggering $1 million per episode, making her one of the highest-paid TV actors of all time - a testament to Penny's enduring appeal.