@@frostypizzaman1793 that line always hits me hard. I lost my dad when I was 18, he was 53. He was my hero, my best friend and I had no friends to help me through it. Ten years has now passed. A couple of my old friends have lost a mother and a father since then. I reached out to them and now we’re all okay. The old adage is certainly true: ‘Time Does Heal.’ But you need to keep yourself occupied to truly let the pain go.
One thing I liked was the fact that they respectfully wrote Mrs. Wolowitz out of the show instead of trying to find a replacement. Rest in peace, Carol Ann Susi. You will be missed.
I Princess Well, it WAS Sheldon. He just doesn't "get" empathy always. Well, when he gets it, no one is more empathetic than he is. It was proven many times in the show.
I remember me and my wife crying about this episode...."taking a nap and never waking up", my wife said, "can you imagine...?" and then in 2022....my wife did the same thing: nap taken, never awaken. the memory of this scene smacks me in the face. and my wife's comment echos, resonates, lingers, grows vines around my heart. wow.
Mrs. Wolowitz was not just howard's mom. She was like a mother to everyone who had their times and moments with her. You can see how everyone reacted and it felt like it was their mother. RIP Carol
I understand a little 2 well. I lost my grandmother one or two summers back and GOD did that hurt like hell. I hated myself for when it happened I felt like a big coward because even tho I called the ambulance and all I forgot how 2 use CPR and panicked. So when the emts told me when she was gone (after god knows how many hours of denial I went thru I may add) I blamed myself. It didn't help that the day before she passed my dickwad brother said terrible things 2 her face. I totally considered beating him 2 a bloody pulp that day. I only didn't because she was hurting enough as it was and I didn't want 2 make it worse. So the next day when I was in tears and my brother told me tears wasn't gonna bring her back I almost lost it right there. Ever since to this day I think of how I failed my role model/best grandmother and hated myself 4 being a coward. But I choose 2 stay strong for her and my late grandad as well. I decided while I may hate myself I can still learn from my mistakes. I'm sorry 4 going on this but this video reminded me of that. Sorry 4 messing up the comments section here..
And when leonard had surgery and penny doesnt wanna let him go to leonard, he said “but he’s my bestfriend, i would regret if something happens to him”
People always mention the words of comfort that Sheldon offers to Howard, but nobody ever mentions how quickly Sheldon turns around from perusing the comic books to look at his friend. And the look of concerned sadness on his face as he does so is noteworthy too, since Sheldon is usually so self-absorbed and indifferent to the world around him that it would have been no surprise had he just continued looking at the comics. But, as Sheldon himself says in the finale, he loves them all, in his way.
@@Darkstar263Jim Parsons lost his own father in a car crash in 2001. His dad always encouraged him to pursue acting. There’s more in the newest book on TBBT.
I love how Sheldon talks about her yelling. It's something you don't hear very often, but it's true. Sometimes, when you lose something, you miss everything about it, even the parts you didn't like.
I say this about my dog. He's a pain in the butt and he's always right up my rear end that I sometimes trip over him and it pisses me off but when the time comes and he's not there anymore I'm going to miss him being under my feet.
I know that feeling. It might sound weird since it's just about a cat, but I once had a cat for almost 19 years but as she got older, she started acting a little weird. She stopped using her litterbox and just pooped wherever she liked, so I constantly had to watch her and be ready to put something below her so the floor doesn't get dirty. It was kinda stressful always having to keep an eye on her and cleaning up. But now that she's not there anymore, I weirdly miss that. She was my favourite cat and I'm still sad we had to put her to sleep.
You never appreciate what you have until it’s gone, they always say. I think I’m right in saying we never truly appreciated Mrs. Wolowitz for what she really was before her demise: a mother to us all.
I like what Simon Helberg did for Howard in this scene, no crying, almost no emotion, just stone-faced shock and emptiness. When someone finds out that a person they loved is dead, for the first hour or so, they might not even be able to properly display their grief. You are in shock, confused and unable to process the loss and void in your life. It seems so unreal and only after some time does the full extent of despair actually hit. It's like some part of your mind instinctively expects the person to come back and only after a while does your subconscious realize that they are gone forever. This was conveyed very well for Howard's character.
That's it exactly. I found out the same way when my mom suddenly passed away. First shock, then a small freak out, then get all the business taken care of, and when the dust settles, all loose ends are tied up and everyone is gone, is when the hurt truly begins
When my mom passed away, I was away and didn't even get to see her during her last moments. My brother broke the news, I didn't cry, I kinda knew this was coming since she had been suffering from rapidly spreading liver cirrhosis for quite a while. I realised how fragile life is. I booked a flight, went there, saw my mother completely still. Went for her cremation, saw her body disappear into the electric pyre, that was the last time I saw her, collected her ashes and returned home, I felt empty, started smoking (I had quit) but even after all this, I didn't cry. And suddenly, after about 6 months, I broke down completely. I was at a friend's place and I remember going to the washroom and crying like a baby by holding the water tap to support my weight. Over the next two years I went into depression, became a diabetic. It took a long time to come out of it, to fill the void, my mother's sudden passing away had brought in my life. I slowly regained the positivity and a purpose in life. Started eating healthy food, took up Yoga, weight training, started playing Squash and Tennis. I did everything that I had an interest in. Now my sugar levels are absolutely fine, I am happy and positive. I had quit smoking, found a nice girl who makes me happy and having a great time in my life!
My sous-chef where I worked was one of my best and closest friends. Tragically he died while at work this past September from a brain aneurysm at 41, and the head chef decided to dismiss us all for the day. It wasn't until I got home about 2-3 hours later that my wife asked why I was home so early, and that's when I broke. It was the same this past April when she lost her mother to cancer at 57. I was a wreck, but it took a few hours for my wife to come to terms that night and break down. It's not easy, and even now my thoughts keep going back to both my mother-in-law and my best friend, both of whom I'm glad to say I have nothing but good and fond memories.
After she passed away, the cast and crew of The Big Bang Theory (2007) glued a tiny photo of her to their fridge in Sheldon's original apartment so that she would be in every episode thereafter, what a nice touch.
Well technically the actress was just a voice actress. Originally they were planning to find someone to replace her but they thought this would be better.
this made me cried especially knowing that the actress died in real life i feel the actors were not acting in this scenes but showing their truth emotions.
The way I got goosebumps when Howard delivered the news. Heartbroken, but still in so much disbelief. His acting is phenomenal here. One of the few times I started crying.
@@gissellest333 I know. I lost my grandfather last month to cancer. When my mom told me the news, I didn't feel anything and I thought something was terribly wrong with me, until the cremation. Then I was inconsolable. It wasn't until then that I started to grasp the reality of the situation.
I don't think that was acting. The woman who played the mom actually did die of cancer so I think it kind of hit him pretty hard. I could tell just by the tone of his voice and that's definitely not acting. Now I'm crying. Great.
I agree. They handled it really well, and very respectfully. You can tell the cast wasn't acting, they were genuinely grieving at the loss of a fellow cast member and a close friend.
You know, that last line, when Leonard says she "was a mother to us all", it killed me to hear the crack in his voice as he was finishing the sentence, they all loved Carol Ann Susi
Agreed, that crack shows just how much she was like a mother to them all. My dad is as strong as they come but when he told me his mum died (my nan) his voice cracked the same. Only when someone has that much impact on your life do things like this happen, 5 years on and nearly a year since the show ended but people still here paying their respects, sums it up beautifully.
Fullmetal Maine Reminds me of my Grandfather, he was everything to me. It broke my heart when he died. The saddest part was I was almost 5 when he died. Farewell Joseph Grace....My Grandpappy. I miss you.
Its not the saddest part. Its sad, but not the saddest. Hearing about how great and loving your grandfather was without ever knowing him would be the saddest part. Or going through life with him and sharing everything but then he dies a few days before you reached your goal or something like that would be the saddest part. Be gratefull that you had him (even if it was for so short). May he rest in piece
Stewart's shop burning down was pretty bad too because, according go to him, his life is pretty hard and to have your entire sense of living being burned down, surprised they didn't suicide him. Also, the letter from Howard's father was heart wrenching, especially the line from Amy about him being there when Howard graduated.
Going through lately myself and came to this episode and felt the same as you. But my mother passed away last year, a week before thanksgiving. She liked the show too. She held on for a long time and had a lot of problems. It’s hard to lose family like that, but like Sheldon says, you have people to help you through it
She was a unique part of the show. When Carol Ann Susi passed away, they could hsve easily replaced her with a voice over actress and continued her role on the series. But the send off they gave her combined with Howard grieving his departed mother was a brilliant twist to the show. It just showed the genius of Chuck Lorre and why the show was so successful. RIP Mrs Wollowitz. You left us all far too soon. You were TV's mom and we all mourn your loss. But through the magic of TV, we all got to celebrate your life as well. I feel richer having experienced that.
I wanted to say the same. It's always thoughtful not to continue a character in reel life when he/she dies in real life. It shows respect for that person.
It made the show more reflective of real life. Our parents and older relatives and acquaintances are bound to pass away at some point, so including this in the show made perfect sense.
YrsaSH I really thought it was nice they incorporated this into the show. I kinda thought they Bernie would have used her voice to keep her alive. But now I am glad they didn't
@@Truecrimeresearcher224 after I watched that episode I immediately looked up IMDb and it said it was the same actress who played Debbie. Possible but might be hard since it was different story with new scenes
Sheldon's comments (both the about the friends and the not hearing the yelling again) were perhaps some of the most touching things he ever said on the show
I have conversations with my father that way every day. Apparently it's both a Jewish and Italian thing. The writer of Moonstruck was also Jewish writing about Italians
One of my favorite scenes in the episode where Bernadette spends the night for the first time: "Help! My hand is caught in the garbage disposal!" "Then let go of whatever piece of food you're holding onto!" "Are you kidding? It's a perfectly good chicken leg!"
They were expecting something crazy in part because of what happened earlier in the episode. And Penny's reaction to Sheldon made sense given what had previously happened in the episode, although it's not included in this clip. It's called "context," people!
Exactly and Sheldon knew that’s what they were expecting, hence him reassuring everyone that what he wanted to say would be comforting. That’s a few of the times where Sheldon is very self-aware and knows his social skills aren’t the best.
I sadly remember at the end of one episode they showed a picture her, and mentioned she had passed away and then when this episode aired and Howard mentioned his mom was in Florida visiting her sister, my first thought was, "oh no, are they going to kill her character off?" And yep, sure enough 😔 I'm just glad they let her die peacefully in her sleep rather than on some lame fat joke
The saddest moment on the Big Bang Theory... You never know how a tv show is going to handle the death of a cast member, but they did her such justice. It’s was wonderful.
It brought back the memory of when in the T.V show M.A.S.H aired in the end of season 3 and Henry Blake was being sent home only for his plane to be shot down. It was one of the best scenes ever. In this case was the actress Carol Susi had died. The way BBT handled did this was one of the best stories ever told. R.I.P Carol Susi.
1:02 Sheldon always continues to surprise me. it seems like no matter how self centered a person can be, their is that slight kindness they can show toward someone who's lost another.
Collins Klumb I think actually, as strange as it may seem, it was actually a live audience - as Chuck Lorre's Vanity Card #282 states. As sad as Mrs. Wolowitz "death" seemed - perhaps Penny broke the emotional ice for the audience, to relieve the initial shock of Howard's surprise disclosure in the scene. As well, the audience and cast were both dealing with the upset of Carol Anne Suzi's sudden unexpected real death.
RLR Thats an interessting point of view. The show is meant to be a comedy show, so its obvious that they must do it, but i didnt know about anne suzis death (RIP), now i can understand and somehow accept the laughter
Definitely real. My dad was the strongest person I knew growing up. Even since then with his frailties he's very much old school, doesn't show much emotion but I'll never forget the day his voice cracked when he told me my grandmother died.
To me the scene at the airport where Howard told Bernadette that he made his Mom take a taxi to the airport for her trip because he was to busy to drive her was more devastating because he believes he wasted an opportunity to spend time with her and can't remember what he was doing that prevented him from taking her
The fact that they didn't replace the actress when she passed away and worked her death into the show really was great in my opinion. Seeing the toast at the end was beautiful. Johnny's voice nearly breaking showed how much Carol Ann Susi meant to them all
When Sheldon said, "When I lost my own father, I didn't have any friends to help me through it. You do," I got emotional the first time I saw this because my own mother passed shortly before this episode, and my high school reunion was a week later. The outpouring was tremendous. The toast at the end gets me as well because my dirt bag older brother caused Dad all kinds of grief in the weeks leading up to her passing, and then, after I made all the funeral arrangements, deliberately raided my father's liquor cabinet, poured glasses for everyone in the room (himself, Dad, my other brother, and my cousin), and toasts Mom without me in the room. My wife started to say, "I think you're forgetting someone," but she held back. The sad part is I will never get that moment back even if they all got together right now and redid that toast.
damn that's messed up man. I'm so sorry for your loss of your Mom. my cousins lost their mom 5 years ago and they wish they could hug her again. just remember this. your mom is still here with you. she ain't never leave you.
vccstudents This made me think of my grandma who was always there for me no matter what! When I heard that line, I did have friends and family to help me through it, but I just got very emotional about it. 😞😢😭
Hope you're doing better now man. Even writing this out, to what is a bunch of strangers, makes you feel better. This post was made a year ago. But I hope you find a reason to post back. I just lost my Grandad within the week, who was a 3rd parent so I can understand. Thanks for posting. It means alot.
Yeah, I don't really care about mines, and if she does goes, I don't think I would care or bother as much, I will never know how it feels to love or care about mothers like that, but I hope you see light and life in her death. God bless, sorry about your loss.
Probably because they still tried to force some jokes in there, like Penny's remark how she thought Sheldon would say 'let it go'. You don't need jokes in a scene that is meant to be deeply sad and tragic. Even in a sitcom, it's okay to have a few scenes where the group tackles something that is deeply distressing for them and they try to cope as best they can to get through it. The forced humor greatly diminishes the effect of tragedy and feels completely out of place. It would have been okay for this episode to not be funny and instead focus on the loss of a close loved one and how to move past it, but that's something this show really struggled with. It never knew when to let go of the jokes for a bit and let another, more serious topic take the spotlight for a short while. The second scene, in the apartment, when the group discusses the tragic event was done much better and more tastefully. That's how they should have done it all the way through.
Its interesting how she never once showed up on the episodes but we all are so familiar with that yelling in the background between Howard and his mother. Yet, i'm having a teary moment as a beloved character passed away. :( RIP Carol.
@@Noname-xj3yn However that was Brian Poshn who would later go on to play Bert. It was the best way to make her comically gigantic. IIRC Carol Ann Suzi did appear on screen in the background of the Cheesecake Factory a couple of times.
Amazing tribute. You could see it in their face & hear it in their voice that they truly loved the actress who played Mrs. Wolowitz's role. Their emotions were genuine.
What I respect the most are two things 1. Sheldon comforting Howard in a way that is very rare because of His character. 2. Not trying to find a replacement for Howard's mom and making a story about how she died. They concluded her character in a very believable way. You could feel Leonard's voice almost cracking by the end of the toast.
@@TheMS991 I remember when they showed a tribute to her at the end of the other episode and when Howard mentioned in this episode his mother had gone to visit her sister, I just knew that mean she was going to die. It was a little nerve wracking waiting for that moment
Mrs. Wolowitz was the only mother on TBBT that everyone loved unconditionally. The actress also was loved, and the tears here were real. RIP, Carol Ann Susi.
It was all so genuine. Sheldon 's scene and the toast was just so touching. Love this show. Even though she wasn't seen in the show, it still felt like her presence was always there. RIP Mrs Wolowitz.
Bernadette and Howard may not have the perfect marriage, but this scene proves beyond a shadow of a doubt how much they love each other. She embraced him immediately and she was right by his side through the most traumatic event of his life. I hope I can someday find a partner who does that.
The actress (Howard's mom) died from cancer at 62 or 67 I don't remember. When I saw this episode I was so sad. You will be missed Carol Ann Susi (Howard's mom).
@@normanlee6609 thank you Norman I don't feel 62 I feel a hundred and two LOL you have a great day thanks for the birthday greetings and by the way 62 is not old. It is when you're only 17 and you see a 60 year old
‘When I lost my own father, I didn’t have any friends to help me through it. You do.’ Man, the part really hit me! Was so great to see Sheldon be comforting towards Howard. 😢
The character that played Mrs Wolowiz, was diagnosed with cancer, 1 week before she passed. I just now, read up on this strong character, after seeing her name here. She was only 62. Thats to young. Rest in Peace Carol.
Sheldon is so great in this segment. So kind and compassionate. Even the semi-funny scene with him and Leonard regarding her yelling. RIP Carol Ann... :-(
I love how Bernadette cries with him. It shows that she loved her too. If only all dil and mil could get along. She was also sad for Howard's loss too. Such a good wife.
Jim Parsons is an outstanding actor. No one could have played sheldon as well as he did. Especially in scenes like this you realize it again. But Simon Helberg is also excellent. The body language when he tells his friends that his mother died is so realistic... I know what I'm talking about. BBT was a genius series with genius characters.
This scene hits me in the gut because I lost my mother some months ago. The initial hit of the loss of a loved one (related or not) can be overwhelming, but the loss of a parent is a huge blow and the gamut of feelings can be extreme. The presence of friends and family can soften the blow somewhat, but the emotions take time to get over. I'm tearing up right now on this comment.
M Detlef ...she also appeared on a few episodes of Law & Order. It took an ‘anonymous’ role for her to be recognized (even though we never saw her on BBT)
@@brianpratts You are correct... I believe that the Seinfeld episode was ‘The Boyfriend’ . In addition to Law and Order, ‘she made appearances in ‘Mad About You’,, NYPD Blue. & Grey’s Anatomy, and a ton of other shows. Ironic that she achieved fame as a character who was never seen...but frequently heard.
Nearly 5 years ago I discovered a dead body at my work. I knew the person. It didn't really hit me until a few months later. I got diagnosed with PTSD. This episode went to air and helped me deal with my issues. I had hidden my emotions and this episode somehow helped me deal with my emotions. Howard's mom was one of my favourite characters. Rip Carol Anne Susi
There’s something so beautiful and natural about the apartment scene. It’s honestly one of my favourite scenes in the show despite the depressing nature
My favorite part was the fact that for the first time, they actually talked to Stuart and saw him for something more than an object of ridicule... I also love the way he talked about her...
You can tell that this was not only just the characters, but the actors grieving her passing. Everyone brought their A-game as it was such a shock. I put this right up there with the episode of Sesame Street when the adults had to explain that Mr. Hooper died.
I can relate to Howard's initial shock. I lost my uncle to diabetes in 2010. He was 50 years old, and we were just getting to know each-other well. I held my teddy bear and didn't feel anything for days. I finally cried during his funeral a week and a half later and I still cry once in a while looking at his picture in our guest room. ... damn onions. I'm tearing up just writing about him.
The writers, IMO, screwed it up by having Penny deliver a laugh line. That scene did not need a laugh line. Not only was Carol Ann Susi a respected and beloved member of the cast but Mrs. Wolowitz was, as Leonard put it, a mother to all of them. Her passing didn't need a joke. Should have been treated like the heavy scene it deserved to be. And what Sheldon said was beautiful and didn't need a punch line.
NEVER tell people how they must grieve and deal with death! Its all individual and your way is not required to be someone else's way. Laughter, tears, anger or stone faced there is no right or wrong way. Our brains help us deal with grief and cope the way we need at the moment.
It's okay about the line, because people can react different about grief, i wish it would show how each character deal with it, Penny give a joke isn't the bad thing, the bad thing is the laugh track...like is telling us that we need to laugh at this moment, ut would be better without that o just without the line
You are aware that some people crack jokes as an emotional outlet for such a sad time. And Penny's line actually wasn't a laugh line, but something everyone thought.
The writers, cast, and everyone else involved handled this real-life situation so well. What a lovely tribute to both the character and the actress who played her.
This hit me extremely hard because in 2013 I lost my mom we had our arguments our fights but she raised me all on her own since I was 9 years old mom I love you
Whenever I watch this clip (on reruns, Netflix and in YT Clips) my eyes well up. Losing a mother/father is something you never really get over with. I lost my mom when I was 29, that was 10 yrs ago. I just learned to live with the pain, but the pain is still there. Seeing this clip has again reminded me how losing a parent/s really impact/s a person in a whole different level. RIP, Mrs. Wolowitz.
This hits home. I haven't lost my parents but I did lose a cousin the exact same way that mrs. Wolowitz passed away. R.I.P cousin Allyson. I know you're looking down at your family and friends with a smile on your face.
Every once in awhile Sheldon has a gem of a comment that perfectly expresses his humanity. That's one of the things I loved about this show. I'm not a genus but I do have a mild form of Autism so I can relate. This show has done so much for those of us with Autism. Thank you
the way leonard put his hand on howard's shoulder as he was looking down since he had just lost his mother and the person who accepted his friends for being there for him when he was having rough times, even though some of them were completly different from him was really sweet. he's such a good friend to him. he's never really done this before, but this is a pretty sweet moment of leonard.
Omg how heartbreaking. His mom was his whole world. This sense is crushing. I lost my best friend who was my mother in law. It was horrible. This is so crushing. Howard’s mom was funny, loud, caring and loved the yelling.
There’s so many people in my life that their moms are like second moms to me. So when Leonard said “a loving mother…. to all of us”, it hit me really hard!
when Sheldon says something with his heart , it makes you cry,like his nobel prize speech at the end thanking his friends and this episode with him letting howard know his friends including Sheldon were there for him after his mom's passing .
That is because Sheldon's has the emotional maturity of a child, so when he expresses his emotions, it is like seeing a child do that. For example, when he started crying at the electronics store because it was about to close and he couldn't decide what to purchase, I felt devastated despite the reason for that being silly.
Sheldon's line "When I lost my own father, I didn't have any friends to help me through it. You do." is just beautiful and heart-breaking.
Especially because of Sheldon's personality and quirks. When he has those rare, heartfelt moments, I get all misty-eyed.
He knows how it feels
Why d'ya think that?
I felt that. When my youngest brother died, no one was there for me. No friends.
@@frostypizzaman1793 that line always hits me hard. I lost my dad when I was 18, he was 53. He was my hero, my best friend and I had no friends to help me through it. Ten years has now passed. A couple of my old friends have lost a mother and a father since then. I reached out to them and now we’re all okay. The old adage is certainly true: ‘Time Does Heal.’ But you need to keep yourself occupied to truly let the pain go.
One thing I liked was the fact that they respectfully wrote Mrs. Wolowitz out of the show instead of trying to find a replacement.
Rest in peace, Carol Ann Susi. You will be missed.
Mark Haynes So true!
Mark Haynes 😭
Amen. And these scenes always make me tear up. So heartbreaking and heartwarming
I heard that they were considering using Melissa Rauch as a replacement for Mrs Wolowitz’s voice but then decided not to.
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You can tell something's bad when Sheldon is not being Sheldon
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Well, it WAS Sheldon. He just doesn't "get" empathy always. Well, when he gets it, no one is more empathetic than he is. It was proven many times in the show.
True
Don Juan Well than even he's got a brighter future than I do
He’s still human. He went through the same struggle.
@@TheHumanBallsack He's not.
I remember me and my wife crying about this episode...."taking a nap and never waking up", my wife said, "can you imagine...?"
and then in 2022....my wife did the same thing: nap taken, never awaken. the memory of this scene smacks me in the face. and my wife's comment echos, resonates, lingers, grows vines around my heart.
wow.
Oh dam that's horrible man, how are you recovering? It's been a year but I know things like that are hard to heal.
Just as quickly as life gives, life takes away
❤
I'm so sorry. I hope that road to recovery is a relatively easy one.
I’m sorry…so so sorry.
Mrs. Wolowitz was not just howard's mom. She was like a mother to everyone who had their times and moments with her. You can see how everyone reacted and it felt like it was their mother. RIP Carol
Never thought I see you here
She will always be the mother of the Big Bang theory
@@berserkerbright2558 I’ve only seen her in a picture
she played mrs. boukitas in an episode of Just Shoot Me, season 2 or 3 I think
She played the secretary in Secret of my Success
That line. "A loving mother... to all of us" hit me like a bullet
May this all is a tv show but this woman was a special person to me for sure
+RS Galore to all of us... :(
I tear up a little everytime I see this. She definitely was a special person and will definitely be missed :(
Reminds me of my Grandfather, he and I had such a bond and theirs not a day that goes by where I don't miss him. R.I.P Joseph Grace....My Grandpappy
that phrase includes us, the public
Sheldon's comment is what made me tear up the most.
same here.
Same
Why did you dislike your dad?
I agree. I cried at that
I understand a little 2 well. I lost my grandmother one or two summers back and GOD did that hurt like hell. I hated myself for when it happened I felt like a big coward because even tho I called the ambulance and all I forgot how 2 use CPR and panicked. So when the emts told me when she was gone (after god knows how many hours of denial I went thru I may add) I blamed myself. It didn't help that the day before she passed my dickwad brother said terrible things 2 her face. I totally considered beating him 2 a bloody pulp that day. I only didn't because she was hurting enough as it was and I didn't want 2 make it worse. So the next day when I was in tears and my brother told me tears wasn't gonna bring her back I almost lost it right there. Ever since to this day I think of how I failed my role model/best grandmother and hated myself 4 being a coward. But I choose 2 stay strong for her and my late grandad as well. I decided while I may hate myself I can still learn from my mistakes. I'm sorry 4 going on this but this video reminded me of that. Sorry 4 messing up the comments section here..
It was as good as him telling Penny, "Please don't hurt my friend."
Eriku W. I so agree. Well said.
It shows that while Sheldon is a pain in the ass he still cares for his friends.
I know right? I remember that episode, it was so sad.
What's the episode number and season please
And when leonard had surgery and penny doesnt wanna let him go to leonard, he said “but he’s my bestfriend, i would regret if something happens to him”
People always mention the words of comfort that Sheldon offers to Howard, but nobody ever mentions how quickly Sheldon turns around from perusing the comic books to look at his friend. And the look of concerned sadness on his face as he does so is noteworthy too, since Sheldon is usually so self-absorbed and indifferent to the world around him that it would have been no surprise had he just continued looking at the comics. But, as Sheldon himself says in the finale, he loves them all, in his way.
Sheldon knows exactly how it feels to lose a parent. He lost his father.
That's why the news about Mrs Wolowitz caught his attention.
@@Darkstar263Jim Parsons lost his own father in a car crash in 2001. His dad always encouraged him to pursue acting. There’s more in the newest book on TBBT.
While true, he was the only character with his back to Howard.
Its about the the fact that he turned around, meaning he was paying attention even if he wasnt looking at them. @Gromit801
@@Gromit801because he was looking at comic books but he turned the minute he said that
I love how Sheldon talks about her yelling. It's something you don't hear very often, but it's true. Sometimes, when you lose something, you miss everything about it, even the parts you didn't like.
I say this about my dog. He's a pain in the butt and he's always right up my rear end that I sometimes trip over him and it pisses me off but when the time comes and he's not there anymore I'm going to miss him being under my feet.
I know that feeling. It might sound weird since it's just about a cat, but I once had a cat for almost 19 years but as she got older, she started acting a little weird. She stopped using her litterbox and just pooped wherever she liked, so I constantly had to watch her and be ready to put something below her so the floor doesn't get dirty. It was kinda stressful always having to keep an eye on her and cleaning up. But now that she's not there anymore, I weirdly miss that. She was my favourite cat and I'm still sad we had to put her to sleep.
You never appreciate what you have until it’s gone, they always say. I think I’m right in saying we never truly appreciated Mrs. Wolowitz for what she really was before her demise: a mother to us all.
I like what Simon Helberg did for Howard in this scene, no crying, almost no emotion, just stone-faced shock and emptiness. When someone finds out that a person they loved is dead, for the first hour or so, they might not even be able to properly display their grief. You are in shock, confused and unable to process the loss and void in your life. It seems so unreal and only after some time does the full extent of despair actually hit. It's like some part of your mind instinctively expects the person to come back and only after a while does your subconscious realize that they are gone forever. This was conveyed very well for Howard's character.
That's it exactly. I found out the same way when my mom suddenly passed away. First shock, then a small freak out, then get all the business taken care of, and when the dust settles, all loose ends are tied up and everyone is gone, is when the hurt truly begins
It took my less than 20 min to start crying when my mom died
Tristan Faulkner Bro this comment made me cry on its own
When my mom passed away, I was away and didn't even get to see her during her last moments. My brother broke the news, I didn't cry, I kinda knew this was coming since she had been suffering from rapidly spreading liver cirrhosis for quite a while. I realised how fragile life is. I booked a flight, went there, saw my mother completely still. Went for her cremation, saw her body disappear into the electric pyre, that was the last time I saw her, collected her ashes and returned home, I felt empty, started smoking (I had quit) but even after all this, I didn't cry. And suddenly, after about 6 months, I broke down completely. I was at a friend's place and I remember going to the washroom and crying like a baby by holding the water tap to support my weight. Over the next two years I went into depression, became a diabetic. It took a long time to come out of it, to fill the void, my mother's sudden passing away had brought in my life. I slowly regained the positivity and a purpose in life. Started eating healthy food, took up Yoga, weight training, started playing Squash and Tennis. I did everything that I had an interest in. Now my sugar levels are absolutely fine, I am happy and positive. I had quit smoking, found a nice girl who makes me happy and having a great time in my life!
My sous-chef where I worked was one of my best and closest friends. Tragically he died while at work this past September from a brain aneurysm at 41, and the head chef decided to dismiss us all for the day. It wasn't until I got home about 2-3 hours later that my wife asked why I was home so early, and that's when I broke. It was the same this past April when she lost her mother to cancer at 57. I was a wreck, but it took a few hours for my wife to come to terms that night and break down. It's not easy, and even now my thoughts keep going back to both my mother-in-law and my best friend, both of whom I'm glad to say I have nothing but good and fond memories.
How they all talked about Mrs.Wolowitz on the couch is so nice. And since the actress died in real life, it makes the scene even more emotional.
After she passed away, the cast and crew of The Big Bang Theory (2007) glued a tiny photo of her to their fridge in Sheldon's original apartment so that she would be in every episode thereafter, what a nice touch.
@@noodlesmason awwww, that's so sweet
I literally had no idea until I watched this video!!! That’s fucking HEARTBREAKING
Aw, it made this scene even sadder. She's one of my favorite characters on the show. I'm currently on season 6.
Well technically the actress was just a voice actress. Originally they were planning to find someone to replace her but they thought this would be better.
this made me cried especially knowing that the actress died in real life i feel the actors were not acting in this scenes but showing their truth emotions.
+Lune Bleue You can really tell by looking at Kaley & Mayim's faces as the toast is being made.A subtle but sad breaking the 4th wall moment.
how did the actress die?
smitti jenkins I believe it was cancer
they did the same thing with John Ritter on 8 simple rules
Sources say...that was off script... it was an actual toast to the actress herself
"When i lost my own father, i didn't have any friends to help me through it. You do."
That last part hit me. Sheldon is a good person.
No. He's not. Just because he has a glimmer of good guy points doesn't make him a good person
@@SummeryMussel9he's a smartass know it all prick, but he still cares for his friends.
@@SummeryMussel9bruh that comment was made over 2 years ago
@@SummeryMussel9you have no idea how wrong you are its hilarious
@anastasyacortuna8551 Except I'm not and he has consistently shown that he's a terrible person but go off I guess
The way I got goosebumps when Howard delivered the news. Heartbroken, but still in so much disbelief. His acting is phenomenal here. One of the few times I started crying.
Bc that’s how grief is, you feel like it’s not real, it’s an awful feeling.
@@gissellest333 I know. I lost my grandfather last month to cancer. When my mom told me the news, I didn't feel anything and I thought something was terribly wrong with me, until the cremation. Then I was inconsolable. It wasn't until then that I started to grasp the reality of the situation.
I felt that way when my mother died. You're numb, you can't wrap you head around it, you keep waiting to wake up from the nightmare.
I’m reading the latest book on TBBT and in actual account this is how Simon Helberg and the rest of the cast reacted. Their emotions were real.
I don't think that was acting. The woman who played the mom actually did die of cancer so I think it kind of hit him pretty hard. I could tell just by the tone of his voice and that's definitely not acting. Now I'm crying. Great.
They addressed her death really well and tastefully. Rip hilarious lady x
I agree. They handled it really well, and very respectfully. You can tell the cast wasn't acting, they were genuinely grieving at the loss of a fellow cast member and a close friend.
:(
Pretty sure nothing was tasteful.
I agree, I especially like that they let die peacefully in her sleep rather use some sort of lame fat joke about her death
You know, that last line, when Leonard says she "was a mother to us all", it killed me to hear the crack in his voice as he was finishing the sentence, they all loved Carol Ann Susi
Agreed, that crack shows just how much she was like a mother to them all. My dad is as strong as they come but when he told me his mum died (my nan) his voice cracked the same.
Only when someone has that much impact on your life do things like this happen, 5 years on and nearly a year since the show ended but people still here paying their respects, sums it up beautifully.
Yep. Johnny’s pain was real.. he could barely contain himself.
I hope I’m not steeling her thunder but with the recent passing of the Queen those last words feel more relevant
The darkest saddest moment in Big Bang Theory.
Fullmetal Maine Reminds me of my Grandfather, he was everything to me. It broke my heart when he died. The saddest part was I was almost 5 when he died. Farewell Joseph Grace....My Grandpappy. I miss you.
Its not the saddest part. Its sad, but not the saddest.
Hearing about how great and loving your grandfather was without ever knowing him would be the saddest part.
Or going through life with him and sharing everything but then he dies a few days before you reached your goal or something like that would be the saddest part.
Be gratefull that you had him (even if it was for so short).
May he rest in piece
@@ericsantana1184 I get that...I was 13 when mine died...it was a dark night..
Stewart's shop burning down was pretty bad too because, according go to him, his life is pretty hard and to have your entire sense of living being burned down, surprised they didn't suicide him. Also, the letter from Howard's father was heart wrenching, especially the line from Amy about him being there when Howard graduated.
Darkest moment is poorly coded nintendo 64 emulator.
My Mom died at the end of 2020 and this was her favorite show. After she was gone I decided to watch every episode. This episode just crushed me.
May She rest in peace 🫂
@@chinmaytelang271 Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
I‘m sorry bro 👊 may she rest in peace and stay strong king! ❤🙏
@@hessimessi5673 Thank you
Going through lately myself and came to this episode and felt the same as you. But my mother passed away last year, a week before thanksgiving. She liked the show too. She held on for a long time and had a lot of problems. It’s hard to lose family like that, but like Sheldon says, you have people to help you through it
She was a unique part of the show. When Carol Ann Susi passed away, they could hsve easily replaced her with a voice over actress and continued her role on the series. But the send off they gave her combined with Howard grieving his departed mother was a brilliant twist to the show. It just showed the genius of Chuck Lorre and why the show was so successful. RIP Mrs Wollowitz. You left us all far too soon. You were TV's mom and we all mourn your loss. But through the magic of TV, we all got to celebrate your life as well. I feel richer having experienced that.
With a voice actor? Anyone of the main cast could e done it. It was remarkable how on point everyone was. Especially Bernadette.
@@volcanolord100
I thought she was howard mom
They could have replaced her but it respectful that they didn't. For the same reason they didn't continue the show without Sheldon (Jim Parsons).
I wanted to say the same. It's always thoughtful not to continue a character in reel life when he/she dies in real life. It shows respect for that person.
It made the show more reflective of real life. Our parents and older relatives and acquaintances are bound to pass away at some point, so including this in the show made perfect sense.
No acting required.... You Can really feel their grief over carol Ann... :'(
YrsaSH I really thought it was nice they incorporated this into the show. I kinda thought they Bernie would have used her voice to keep her alive. But now I am glad they didn't
@@Truecrimeresearcher224 idk but who voiced Mrs. Wolowitz in eleventh season? The one with flashbacks where Sheldon and gang mined bitcoins
@@jessepinkeye2339 probably the girl who played Bernadette. Or they used voice clips from older episodes
@@Truecrimeresearcher224 after I watched that episode I immediately looked up IMDb and it said it was the same actress who played Debbie. Possible but might be hard since it was different story with new scenes
@@jessepinkeye2339 but since she is off scene and never really in person they could just use old voice clips.
Sheldon's comments (both the about the friends and the not hearing the yelling again) were perhaps some of the most touching things he ever said on the show
Wait until the series finale
@@moneylover318 After the finale my comment does seem out of place
@Todd Daniel shut your mouth.
@@jblonar Yeah, the series finale makes me cry everytime I watch it. Not kidding.
“HOWARD IT’S THE PHONE!”
“I know it’s the phone, ma I HEAR THE PHONE!”
RIP Mrs. Wolowitz. Thanks for the laughs.
I have conversations with my father that way every day. Apparently it's both a Jewish and Italian thing. The writer of Moonstruck was also Jewish writing about Italians
One of my favorite scenes in the episode where Bernadette spends the night for the first time:
"Help! My hand is caught in the garbage disposal!"
"Then let go of whatever piece of food you're holding onto!"
"Are you kidding? It's a perfectly good chicken leg!"
“WHO’S CALLING AT THIS UNGAWDLY HOUR?!”
@@MsRose00 "Code milky green!" "Not Code milky green!?"
@@MsRose00 I DON'T KNOWW
Sheldon was amazing in this scene. Everyone was expecting something crazy from his mouth and he really was human in this scene.
They were expecting something crazy in part because of what happened earlier in the episode. And Penny's reaction to Sheldon made sense given what had previously happened in the episode, although it's not included in this clip. It's called "context," people!
Exactly and Sheldon knew that’s what they were expecting, hence him reassuring everyone that what he wanted to say would be comforting.
That’s a few of the times where Sheldon is very self-aware and knows his social skills aren’t the best.
He also wasn't out of character
Sheldon may be A condescending jerk but he does care about his friends
I watched this show growing up, I never knew they scripted this because her actress passed. Makes this scene so special. RIP carol
I sadly remember at the end of one episode they showed a picture her, and mentioned she had passed away and then when this episode aired and Howard mentioned his mom was in Florida visiting her sister, my first thought was, "oh no, are they going to kill her character off?" And yep, sure enough 😔
I'm just glad they let her die peacefully in her sleep rather than on some lame fat joke
I didnt know till I watched this vid and saw caption at end. Makes this scene even sadder than it was.
The saddest moment on the Big Bang Theory... You never know how a tv show is going to handle the death of a cast member, but they did her such justice. It’s was wonderful.
@M Detlef That's fucked up dude.
It brought back the memory of when in the T.V show M.A.S.H aired in the end of season 3 and Henry Blake was being sent home only for his plane to be shot down. It was one of the best scenes ever.
In this case was the actress Carol Susi had died. The way BBT handled did this was one of the best stories ever told. R.I.P Carol Susi.
1:02 Sheldon always continues to surprise me. it seems like no matter how self centered a person can be, their is that slight kindness they can show toward someone who's lost another.
Daweights23 C I almost fainted when he said that
That’s just called being human
He understands his pain more than anyone
There...Not Their.
His character is on the spectrum so he doesn't register emotions regularly. He's not self centered.
The laughter they put in when penny said: "I really thought he is gonna say let it go", was just wrong. It ruined the whole emotional scene.
Collins Klumb I think actually, as strange as it may seem, it was actually a live audience - as Chuck Lorre's Vanity Card #282 states. As sad as Mrs. Wolowitz "death" seemed - perhaps Penny broke the emotional ice for the audience, to relieve the initial shock of Howard's surprise disclosure in the scene. As well, the audience and cast were both dealing with the upset of Carol Anne Suzi's sudden unexpected real death.
RLR Thats an interessting point of view. The show is meant to be a comedy show, so its obvious that they must do it, but i didnt know about anne suzis death (RIP), now i can understand and somehow accept the laughter
+Collins Klumb If you notice most comedic sitcoms today do not have emotional moments like they used to.
Leonard's face was funny when she said that though lol
+Collins Klumb do you really want to see a woman die then to see something that's funny do you really wanna be sad?
When Johnny's voice cracks during his toast, I wonder if he is simply acting or remembering Ms. Susi.
Probably both
Most of it was their actual emotions I bet. You can tell they actually miss her and you can see their emotions.
Definitely real. My dad was the strongest person I knew growing up. Even since then with his frailties he's very much old school, doesn't show much emotion but I'll never forget the day his voice cracked when he told me my grandmother died.
The way Jim Parsons delivered that line about Sheldon’s own experience just goes to show the amazing actor he is.
Absolutely. Jim is a step above anything Ive ever seen in this type of acting. Brilliant man.
when Sheldon said that Howard had friends to comfort him that really mad me cry
Swastik Swarup Das especially because he's always referred to him as a acquaintance
Penny ruined it by follow up.
@@aakashbhardwaj476 Hey like he said Let it Go
@Christopher Bingham If Wallace Shawn dies before the 7th season of Young Sheldon, the answer will probably be yes.
“A great mother... to all of us”
-Leonard
She was a true mother of Leonard
"A loving mother, to all of us, we'll miss you" damn! I chocked up when Leonard said that.
This was the most emotional moment of the entire TBBT. It touched everyone. "A loving mother to all of us".
To me the scene at the airport where Howard told Bernadette that he made his Mom take a taxi to the airport for her trip because he was to busy to drive her was more devastating because he believes he wasted an opportunity to spend time with her and can't remember what he was doing that prevented him from taking her
The fact that they didn't replace the actress when she passed away and worked her death into the show really was great in my opinion. Seeing the toast at the end was beautiful. Johnny's voice nearly breaking showed how much Carol Ann Susi meant to them all
When Sheldon said, "When I lost my own father, I didn't have any friends to help me through it. You do," I got emotional the first time I saw this because my own mother passed shortly before this episode, and my high school reunion was a week later. The outpouring was tremendous.
The toast at the end gets me as well because my dirt bag older brother caused Dad all kinds of grief in the weeks leading up to her passing, and then, after I made all the funeral arrangements, deliberately raided my father's liquor cabinet, poured glasses for everyone in the room (himself, Dad, my other brother, and my cousin), and toasts Mom without me in the room. My wife started to say, "I think you're forgetting someone," but she held back. The sad part is I will never get that moment back even if they all got together right now and redid that toast.
damn that's messed up man. I'm so sorry for your loss of your Mom. my cousins lost their mom 5 years ago and they wish they could hug her again. just remember this. your mom is still here with you. she ain't never leave you.
that surprised me since his character doesn't understand emotions
vccstudents I don't have a cousin I hate him so much he's 27 I'm 19 and I love him so much
you sir sound very conflicted
vccstudents This made me think of my grandma who was always there for me no matter what! When I heard that line, I did have friends and family to help me through it, but I just got very emotional about it. 😞😢😭
I didn't realise she actually died, R.I.P 💓
Demented is that why they put up on a scene
@@chrisbiebs639 yeah
1:00 That was the nicest thing Sheldon has ever said. He knew exactly what Howard was going through, and what he said showed he was a true friend.
This scene really hits close to home now since I just lost my Mom. Worst pain ever losing a mother.
May she Rest in Peace ❤🙏🏼
Hope you're doing better now man. Even writing this out, to what is a bunch of strangers, makes you feel better.
This post was made a year ago. But I hope you find a reason to post back. I just lost my Grandad within the week, who was a 3rd parent so I can understand.
Thanks for posting. It means alot.
I’m sorry about your mother but she’s in A better place now
it's so fuckin hard man it's killing me inside. I keep expecting her to walk back in. so I get how you feel
Yeah, I don't really care about mines, and if she does goes, I don't think I would care or bother as much, I will never know how it feels to love or care about mothers like that, but I hope you see light and life in her death. God bless, sorry about your loss.
I just can’t understand how someone could dislike a memorial clip to a human being.
Probably because they still tried to force some jokes in there, like Penny's remark how she thought Sheldon would say 'let it go'. You don't need jokes in a scene that is meant to be deeply sad and tragic. Even in a sitcom, it's okay to have a few scenes where the group tackles something that is deeply distressing for them and they try to cope as best they can to get through it.
The forced humor greatly diminishes the effect of tragedy and feels completely out of place. It would have been okay for this episode to not be funny and instead focus on the loss of a close loved one and how to move past it, but that's something this show really struggled with. It never knew when to let go of the jokes for a bit and let another, more serious topic take the spotlight for a short while.
The second scene, in the apartment, when the group discusses the tragic event was done much better and more tastefully. That's how they should have done it all the way through.
RIP Carol Ann Susi and Jim Parson's actual dad
rip
Rip to them both
Your profile pic just had to make me look like I was laughing at ur comment. Thank u for killing the moment
They cheat on their spouses in Heaven now 😉
Parsons’*
Its interesting how she never once showed up on the episodes but we all are so familiar with that yelling in the background between Howard and his mother. Yet, i'm having a teary moment as a beloved character passed away. :( RIP Carol.
Danny Simion
No, we can see her in the episode where Mrs Wolowitz trapped Raj in the house (yes, thats a real damn episode)
@@Noname-xj3yn oh yeah! She had black Hair..
@@Noname-xj3yn However that was Brian Poshn who would later go on to play Bert. It was the best way to make her comically gigantic. IIRC Carol Ann Suzi did appear on screen in the background of the Cheesecake Factory a couple of times.
But we might get to see her on
Young Howard
@@Djarra i heard somewhere that theres pictures of carol on pennys fridge i think
Amazing tribute. You could see it in their face & hear it in their voice that they truly loved the actress who played Mrs. Wolowitz's role. Their emotions were genuine.
What I respect the most are two things
1. Sheldon comforting Howard in a way that is very rare because of His character.
2. Not trying to find a replacement for Howard's mom and making a story about how she died. They concluded her character in a very believable way. You could feel Leonard's voice almost cracking by the end of the toast.
So carol ann died before this episode aired?
@@aldrinkar6551 She did 5 days after the airing of episode 8 (Season 8). This was episode 15.
Howard's kids KINDA did by being the loud voices on the background. But more than a replacement, they were more like a mini-tribute to her.
It's also nice they had her simply die in her sleep, not fat joke or anything about her death, that was a smart move
@@TheMS991 I remember when they showed a tribute to her at the end of the other episode and when Howard mentioned in this episode his mother had gone to visit her sister, I just knew that mean she was going to die. It was a little nerve wracking waiting for that moment
Mrs. Wolowitz was the only mother on TBBT that everyone loved unconditionally. The actress also was loved, and the tears here were real. RIP, Carol Ann Susi.
It was all so genuine. Sheldon 's scene and the toast was just so touching. Love this show. Even though she wasn't seen in the show, it still felt like her presence was always there. RIP Mrs Wolowitz.
Bernadette and Howard may not have the perfect marriage, but this scene proves beyond a shadow of a doubt how much they love each other. She embraced him immediately and she was right by his side through the most traumatic event of his life. I hope I can someday find a partner who does that.
You will. Love will bump into you at the funniest time.
The actress (Howard's mom) died from cancer at 62 or 67 I don't remember. When I saw this episode I was so sad. You will be missed Carol Ann Susi (Howard's mom).
Just for the record: age 62. R.I.P. Ms Carol Ann Suzi
@@normanlee6609 that is my age now I just turned 62
@@robertlongwill8856 ...Happy Birthday...may you celebrate many many many more
@@normanlee6609 thank you Norman I don't feel 62 I feel a hundred and two LOL you have a great day thanks for the birthday greetings and by the way 62 is not old. It is when you're only 17 and you see a 60 year old
Very young she was so funny on the show rip carol
‘When I lost my own father, I didn’t have any friends to help me through it. You do.’ Man, the part really hit me! Was so great to see Sheldon be comforting towards Howard. 😢
The character that played Mrs Wolowiz, was diagnosed with cancer, 1 week before she passed. I just now, read up on this strong character, after seeing her name here. She was only 62. Thats to young. Rest in Peace Carol.
This is the most beautiful scene in the entire series. A truly special gesture and Mrs. Wolowitz indeed was a loving mother to all of them.
Sheldon is so great in this segment. So kind and compassionate. Even the semi-funny scene with him and Leonard regarding her yelling. RIP Carol Ann... :-(
It takes a lot of talent to create a character as strong as Mrs. Wolowitz without ever being seen. RIP Carol Ann Susi.
"When I lost my own father, I didn't have any friends to help me through it. You do"
I love how Bernadette cries with him. It shows that she loved her too. If only all dil and mil could get along. She was also sad for Howard's loss too. Such a good wife.
And seeing young Sheldon's face after he heard about his father's death just hits the feels even more. Kudos to both actors for making it so real
Jim Parsons is an outstanding actor. No one could have played sheldon as well as he did. Especially in scenes like this you realize it again. But Simon Helberg is also excellent. The body language when he tells his friends that his mother died is so realistic... I know what I'm talking about. BBT was a genius series with genius characters.
We can't let go of Howard's mother. She will never be forgotten.
“HOWARD!, QUIT TELLING PEOPLE I’M DEAD!
I KNOW YOU’RE DEAD, EVERYONE KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD, NOW REST IN PEACE MA”!
Thanks mrs wolowitz for the laughs
This scene hits me in the gut because I lost my mother some months ago. The initial hit of the loss of a loved one (related or not) can be overwhelming, but the loss of a parent is a huge blow and the gamut of feelings can be extreme. The presence of friends and family can soften the blow somewhat, but the emotions take time to get over. I'm tearing up right now on this comment.
I wish you never had to endure that lost I’m sorry you had to go through that
RIP, Ms. Carol Ann Susi. We never saw you, but you made that part so memorable. Thank you!
M Detlef ...she also appeared on a few episodes of Law & Order. It took an ‘anonymous’ role for her to be recognized (even though we never saw her on BBT)
@@bloke_19xx33 Wasn’t she in one episode in Seinfeld
@@brianpratts You are correct... I believe that the Seinfeld episode was ‘The Boyfriend’ . In addition to Law and Order, ‘she made appearances in ‘Mad About You’,, NYPD Blue. & Grey’s Anatomy, and a ton of other shows. Ironic that she achieved fame as a character who was never seen...but frequently heard.
0:55,thats the best line of Sheldon in this series. For the first & last time sheldon thinks about another person
A wonderful way to handle the death of a cast member. Very well put.
Nearly 5 years ago I discovered a dead body at my work. I knew the person. It didn't really hit me until a few months later. I got diagnosed with PTSD. This episode went to air and helped me deal with my issues. I had hidden my emotions and this episode somehow helped me deal with my emotions. Howard's mom was one of my favourite characters. Rip Carol Anne Susi
There’s something so beautiful and natural about the apartment scene. It’s honestly one of my favourite scenes in the show despite the depressing nature
My favorite part was the fact that for the first time, they actually talked to Stuart and saw him for something more than an object of ridicule... I also love the way he talked about her...
For me this is the most heart touching in the entire show.actually brings a tear to my eye especially Sheldon's comforting words.
This show actually went over a minute without one use of laugh track.. wow.
Yet we still couldn't go one comment section without someone mentioning laugh tracks.
Eames Trinh Penny didn’t ruin it, Carol Ann Susi wanted the show to keep the usual humour elements in the show, so it was her decision.
Do they use laugh cue cards?
TheBookNerd12
Sometimes they do if i remember correctly.. But most of the time, no
@@youmustcreateachanne because they're horrible and unnatural. Even MASH didn't pull that when they were in the OR.
This always makes me tear up. All viewers never saw her but we all felt like we knew her.
You can tell that this was not only just the characters, but the actors grieving her passing. Everyone brought their A-game as it was such a shock. I put this right up there with the episode of Sesame Street when the adults had to explain that Mr. Hooper died.
Sheldon's comment has to be one of the best from this show
Not crying. I've just got something in my eye. Something very wet in my eye.
WardyLion it’s eye sweat
Some rogue tears flew into his eyes, and now they're watering.
I’m cutting onions 😭
Itz MalKitty ;
That's what I was going to say....
Damn these Onions!!!
same
I cried so hard when this episode first aired. We all thought Mrs Wolowitz would live forever in the show’s universe...
The way he said “my mom died” he sold it to me as a good actor
I can relate to Howard's initial shock. I lost my uncle to diabetes in 2010. He was 50 years old, and we were just getting to know each-other well. I held my teddy bear and didn't feel anything for days. I finally cried during his funeral a week and a half later and I still cry once in a while looking at his picture in our guest room.
... damn onions. I'm tearing up just writing about him.
0:49 Sheldon understands Howard’s pain more than anyone
Know pain… feel pain… shinra tensei!!
The writers, IMO, screwed it up by having Penny deliver a laugh line. That scene did not need a laugh line. Not only was Carol Ann Susi a respected and beloved member of the cast but Mrs. Wolowitz was, as Leonard put it, a mother to all of them. Her passing didn't need a joke. Should have been treated like the heavy scene it deserved to be. And what Sheldon said was beautiful and didn't need a punch line.
NEVER tell people how they must grieve and deal with death! Its all individual and your way is not required to be someone else's way. Laughter, tears, anger or stone faced there is no right or wrong way. Our brains help us deal with grief and cope the way we need at the moment.
@@mircat28 this was scripted. You know this, right? :)
It's okay about the line, because people can react different about grief, i wish it would show how each character deal with it, Penny give a joke isn't the bad thing, the bad thing is the laugh track...like is telling us that we need to laugh at this moment, ut would be better without that o just without the line
Miranda Brooks some people kill out out grief.
You are aware that some people crack jokes as an emotional outlet for such a sad time. And Penny's line actually wasn't a laugh line, but something everyone thought.
RIP Carol Ann Susi
The writers, cast, and everyone else involved handled this real-life situation so well. What a lovely tribute to both the character and the actress who played her.
"A loving mother, to all of us"
That wasn't acting, that was real
REAL acting
Yes
2:55 that's really emotional 😢, not a fake feeling or just acting...
Still miss my mom every day. August the 31 2002. Almost 18 years ago. Love you mom❤️
This hit me extremely hard because in 2013 I lost my mom we had our arguments our fights but she raised me all on her own since I was 9 years old mom I love you
Totally understand what you mean.
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Whenever I watch this clip (on reruns, Netflix and in YT Clips) my eyes well up. Losing a mother/father is something you never really get over with. I lost my mom when I was 29, that was 10 yrs ago. I just learned to live with the pain, but the pain is still there. Seeing this clip has again reminded me how losing a parent/s really impact/s a person in a whole different level.
RIP, Mrs. Wolowitz.
Loving mother....to all of us😭😭
This scene still makes me cry. Rest in Peace. Ms. Carol aka Mrs. Wolowitz!
This hits home. I haven't lost my parents but I did lose a cousin the exact same way that mrs. Wolowitz passed away. R.I.P cousin Allyson. I know you're looking down at your family and friends with a smile on your face.
The way the show handles the actress who played Howard’s mom death was beautifully done
Every once in awhile Sheldon has a gem of a comment that perfectly expresses his humanity. That's one of the things I loved about this show. I'm not a genus but I do have a mild form of Autism so I can relate. This show has done so much for those of us with Autism. Thank you
Love how Sheldon drinks milk while others drink wine.
It’s sad because some of us are here after Young Sheldon’s episode. This was one of the times where Sheldon did something kind for his friends.
I may be a bit late but I wish to pay my respects nonetheless. May she rest in peace
the way leonard put his hand on howard's shoulder as he was looking down since he had just lost his mother and the person who accepted his friends for being there for him when he was having rough times, even though some of them were completly different from him was really sweet. he's such a good friend to him. he's never really done this before, but this is a pretty sweet moment of leonard.
Omg how heartbreaking. His mom was his whole world. This sense is crushing. I lost my best friend who was my mother in law. It was horrible. This is so crushing. Howard’s mom was funny, loud, caring and loved the yelling.
omg this really made me cry I wasn't expecting to cry
There’s so many people in my life that their moms are like second moms to me. So when Leonard said “a loving mother…. to all of us”, it hit me really hard!
0:12 Sheldon's concerned face 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
This was so sad knowing the actress actually passed and how much they all loved her and how nice she was
Why am I crying in 2024?!
when Sheldon says something with his heart , it makes you cry,like his nobel prize speech at the end thanking his friends and this episode with him letting howard know his friends including Sheldon were there for him after his mom's passing .
That is because Sheldon's has the emotional maturity of a child, so when he expresses his emotions, it is like seeing a child do that. For example, when he started crying at the electronics store because it was about to close and he couldn't decide what to purchase, I felt devastated despite the reason for that being silly.