Pretty much the last thing you’d expect of a cranium-straining show like The Big Bang Theory is a no-brainer, but its casting of The Daily Show smartass Lewis Black seems to be exactly that.
The Comedy Central hothead will appear in the sitcom’s second episode of the season (airing on Sept. 28) as Professor Crawley, a Caltech entomologist whose life is a shambles. Worse—for him, anyway—it’s a shambles through which Sheldon and Wolowitz are happy to rummage for the sake of settling a bet.
Whad’ya think? Is Black’s guest gig a smarter move on his part or the series’? Sound off below! And bonus points to anyone who can tell me what an entomologist actually does. (Additional reporting by Andy Patrick)
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an entomologist is a scientist who studies bugs…like grissom.
or like Hodgens on “Bones”
Or like Bug on Crossing Jordan.
Oh great … I was looking for the words “Roseanne Barr will play Howars mother” in this article … couldnt care less about this guy, who is he anyways? Never heard of him before
who is he???? the article says who he is — and for the record, he’s flippin hilarious!
He’s a stand up comic. One of the best, if you ask me!
You really don’t know who Lewis Black is? Here is your assignment, grasshopper: go to your Netflix homepage or your local video store and rent every Lewis Black standup special you can find. You’ll never be the same. You’ll laugh so hard your sides hurt. And the great thing is that all his material is smart. He’s not just some jacka** talking about how stupid women are or how he got so wasted last night. He’s one of the best comedians out there, I promise.
Thanks for the info! Good to know. I didn’t have a clue who he was. (actually thought it was a new writer.)
Oh, this should be brilliant casting. Lewis will chew up the scenery and bring the laughs in a big way. I’m excited.
Anyone who has seen CSI (or at least, the original days of CSI) should know what an entomologist is. Grissom is one. They study bugs. But anyway, keep the Big Bang Theory scoop coming!! I’m absolutely in love with this show!!
I’ve come to the realization that Big Bang can do no wrong. I am definitely excited about having Lewis Black.
It’s either words or insects, I always get them mixed up
It’s insects. 95% sure
An etymologist studies words. An entomologist studies bugs.
Doesn’t an entomologist (sp?) study bugs?
I dunno…sort of smacks of his role in “Accepted.”
At this point, I’d say Black’s part. I think TBBT is a bigger entertainment entity then Black is currently.
Oh and doesn’t an entomologist study insects?
Grissom was an entomologist. An entomologist is a person who studies insects. Their morphology, fisiology, ecology and evolution.
I can’t wait to see the new episodes…
I think it’s a great idea. BBT is a wonderful, smart, funny, etc., under-rated show. Oh, and entomologists study insects.:)
1. Lewis Black is HILARIOUS, and it’s going to be great for him and this show. I’m looking forward to this episode!!! =)
2. An entomologist is one who studies insects.
As a fan of both BBT and The Daily Show, I love this development.
how will he survive going 22 profanity-deprived minutes
Lewis Black is hilarious. This should be good.
Entomology is the study of insects. Gil Grissom’s favorite thing.
P.S. I love Lewis Black, so I approve this casting!
Brilliant on both ends
Yay! I think that’s perfect and I can totally picture Lewis Black (who is a comedian, by the way, for anyone who didn’t know.) having great chemistry (no pun intended) with the rest of the cast, especially Jim Parson’s Sheldon. I think comedically, it’s going to be fantastic to watch!
Haha at sunny, Roseanne being howards mother would be hilarious! I think Lewis Black is hilarious, so I think it will be great! Oh ya, and entomologists study insects (as others have already said)
An entomologist studies giant ambulatory trees.
Brilliant!
Wow, I usually don’t actually LOL at comments, but…LOfreakingL!! God that made me laugh hard (after the second it took me to get it). Perhaps a subfield would be the study of what happened to the Entwives.
An Etymologist studies words (for the person who was looking for the similar word for one who studies words)
Easy think Bones and Hodgins an entomologist is a scientist who studies particulates of bugs slime and all living miniscule organisims. Bones addict muc
NEVER HEARD OF LEWIS BLACK….wow….one of the funniest realist comics since George Carlin. Will be a great episode. Cannot wait.
Where has Sunny been locked up? Lewis Black is the funniest man alive
Where has Sunny been locked up. Lewis Black is only the funniest man alive.
Im from Germany, so I just never heard of him …
WHEN ARE YOU GOIGN TO GIVE US THE FREAKING GOSSIP GIRL SCOOP WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR WEEKS IM DYING HERE PLEASE AUSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think Lewis Black will make a great professor as long as it is a semi reocurring role. And I believe that an entomologist studies bugs, but I could be wrong.
I think it’ll be great! Hopefully we’ll be getting more guest stars soon! We still need to meet someone from Penny’s family, Sheldon’s other sibling and Leonard’s dad. Love the show! Can’t wait for season 3 to start!
not enough show is tired