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Celebrating Bob Newhart as 'Professor Proton' | The Big Bang Theory
TBS is celebrating the life of comedian and actor Bob Newhart with a Big Bang Theory marathon featuring his “Professor Proton” episodes.
The marathon kicks off on Sunday, July 21 at 8 p.m. on TBS and includes six classic episodes from across the seasons, including “The Proton Resurgence,” “The Proton Displacement” and “The Proton Transmogrification.”
In the shows, Newhart played Arthur Jeffries, Ph.D. — aka Professor Proton — a former children's TV host who inspired Sheldon and Leonard to become scientists and later befriended them as adults. Professor Proton was known for demonstrating scientific principles using everyday objects.
