A Star Trek icon almost misses their Big Bang Theory crossover, but a last-minute pitch seals the deal for this out-of-this-world cameo.
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Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock from Star Trek, was initially reluctant to make a guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory, worried it might tarnish his sci-fi legacy.
But after the show's producers crafted a clever storyline that paid homage to his Vulcan roots, Nimoy agreed to the cameo, delighting fans with his signature dry wit and pointed Vulcan banter.
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Leonard Nimoy, The Big Bang Theory, The Big Bang Theory