Talk:Unaired Pilot/@comment-184.18.145.46-20140723133319

Had the original pilot been picked up I think the big bang theory would have been a 1 and done. Two of the main things that make the series so great in my opinion is the asexual nature of Sheldon and Penny living across the hall. Had the original "penny" lived with them from the beginning that would have taken a lot away from the series. Having Sheldon more or less be a pervert would have basically destroyed what makes his character great.

Not having Raj or Howard would have been dificult as well. Raj and Howard make them a group of nerds instead of a couple of nerds. With Leonard courting Katie (penny) that would have left Sheldon on his own. That takes away just about every possible story line for Sheldon that does not include Leonard and Katie. Many people think the show could survive, or even be better, without Raj and Howard but I think they forget the point I just made about those characters making it a group over a couple. They are 100% vital to the success of TBBT.

Either way I did not really like either pilot. The official pilot with Sheldon at a sperm bank is in starke contrast to the rest of the series. One, that is something sheldon would never do. Second, the only reason he would is if he needed the money and we all know now he does not. He doesn't even cash most of or all of his paychecks.