Mayim Bialik, known for her role as Amy Farrah Fowler on "The Big Bang Theory," recently discussed the competition between her show and "Modern Family" in an episode of her podcast. She admitted that she initially didn't know what "The Big Bang Theory" was and thought it was a game show. However, the show ended up changing her life and becoming one of the biggest roles of her career.
Bialik mentioned that once "The Big Bang Theory" went into syndication, it became impossible to avoid seeing the show everywhere, which brought even more notoriety to the series. She reflected on the success of the show and how it became a constant presence in popular culture.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who played Mitchell on "Modern Family," also joined Bialik on her podcast. He revealed that if "Modern Family" were airing today, his co-star Eric Stonestreet, who played Cam, might not have been cast due to the current social landscape. However, Ferguson emphasized that Stonestreet's portrayal of Cam was essential to the show's success and that it would be hard to imagine the character without him.
During their conversation, Bialik and Ferguson talked about the competition between "Modern Family" and "The Big Bang Theory" at the Emmy Awards. Bialik mentioned that "Big Bang Theory" often competed against "Modern Family" and expressed her admiration for the number of Emmy Awards the latter show had won. They both shared their experiences of attending the Emmys and crossing paths with each other throughout the years.
Bialik also jokingly mentioned losing to Julie Bowen, Ferguson's co-star on "Modern Family," at the Emmys. Despite the competition, Bialik and Ferguson found camaraderie as actors and celebrated the success of their respective shows.
In summary, Mayim Bialik and Jesse Tyler Ferguson discussed the competition and camaraderie between "The Big Bang Theory" and "Modern Family" during an episode of Bialik's podcast. They shared their experiences, reflections, and connections from being part of two popular sitcoms that made a significant impact on television history.
