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Superbowl · 01-23-2009, 10:13 PM

According to Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly, Sara Gilbert has been taken off contract on The Big Bang Theory, but will continue on recurring status. She will appear on the February 9, 2009 new episode. See here :

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/01/...ff %20contract

Marvo301 · 01-23-2009, 10:28 PM

Seems a little surprising that the writers couldn't find more stories to write about Leslie Winkle. I hope they at least come up with some good storylines for the episodes she does appear on.

ryan423 · 01-23-2009, 10:43 PM

I'm not surprised. They made her character hateful this season. That's been the only flaw of season 2. If they brought her back a little bit easier to handle, I'd be happy, cause I love Sara. I think she's better than the role.

Superbowl · 01-23-2009, 11:54 PM

Sara will be on the February 9 show, so I guess we will see where they are taking her character. I actually think recurring status is better for Leslie. The character really can only do so much.

70s show watcher · 01-23-2009, 11:55 PM

i agree

Buffyboy323 · 01-24-2009, 02:57 AM

I knew it!

Buffyboy323 · 01-24-2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Superbowl

I actually think recurring status is better for Leslie. The character really can only do so much.

I agree. I've been questioning the decision to add her to the main cast since it was first announced. But being as how she'll still be on the show (though not in every episode), maybe the creative team will develop some ideas for her to be more involved with the group. Movie night with the guys? Or maybe it's time Penny and Leslie went shopping together!

JulieSomoski · 01-24-2009, 09:10 PM

It's too bad they couldn't have found more things for Leslie to do. I love Sara Gilbert, but maybe recurring is for the best of the series.

I think a Leslie-Sheldon relationship could blossom sometime down the line. Or even a permanent Leslie-Leonard relationship.

R.jsheedy · 01-25-2009, 10:22 AM

Aww, i liked her carictor. Well, I hope she will still apeare in the show often.

howilu · 01-25-2009, 02:47 PM

Somehow, it seemed that she didn't work out as a regular but her character is better off as a recurring role.

sunshinefizzy · 01-25-2009, 04:11 PM

Well, I was wondering what the hell happened to her. Thanks for answering the question for me.

BeatleMoe · 02-11-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

Well, I was wondering what the hell happened to her. Thanks for answering the question for me.

She didn't appear on the Feb.9 show.

Marvo301 · 02-11-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BeatleMoe

She didn't appear on the Feb.9 show.

I was just thinking the same thing! Where was she? Anyone Know?

ryan423 · 02-11-2009, 11:58 PM

I'm glad she wasn't. The story wouldn't have made sense to add her in. Frankly, I rather her out of the show. Her character became dislikeable in season 2.

krymson · 02-13-2009, 08:53 PM

Such a shame. There hasn't been enough of her on tv since Roseanne, except for the fairly poor sitcom Twins.

I havn't seen season 2 of Big Bang Theory as I like to wait 'til the series ends and then watch them all at once. But she was great in season 1.

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Marvo301 Forum Veteran I got a rock. Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 16,486	Seems a little surprising that the writers couldn't find more stories to write about Leslie Winkle. I hope they at least come up with some good storylines for the episodes she does appear on. __________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Alfred Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

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01-23-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
ryan423 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,807	I'm not surprised. They made her character hateful this season. That's been the only flaw of season 2. If they brought her back a little bit easier to handle, I'd be happy, cause I love Sara. I think she's better than the role.

01-23-2009, 11:54 PM	#4
Superbowl Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 13, 2005 Posts: 1,104	Sara will be on the February 9 show, so I guess we will see where they are taking her character. I actually think recurring status is better for Leslie. The character really can only do so much.

01-23-2009, 11:55 PM	#5
70s show watcher Senior Member Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 3,206	i agree

01-24-2009, 02:57 AM	#6
Buffyboy323 Senior Member Saved by the Bell Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 5,852	I knew it!

01-25-2009, 10:22 AM	#9
R.jsheedy Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2008 Location: Milford Massacusetts. Posts: 1,010	Aww, i liked her carictor. Well, I hope she will still apeare in the show often.

01-25-2009, 02:47 PM	#10
howilu Forum Regular Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 883	Somehow, it seemed that she didn't work out as a regular but her character is better off as a recurring role.

01-25-2009, 04:11 PM	#11
sunshinefizzy Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,043	Well, I was wondering what the hell happened to her. Thanks for answering the question for me.

02-11-2009, 11:58 PM	#14
ryan423 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,807	I'm glad she wasn't. The story wouldn't have made sense to add her in. Frankly, I rather her out of the show. Her character became dislikeable in season 2.