posted 12-13-2019 11:40 PM               

'Big Bang Theory' co-creator taps astronaut Mike Massimino for new NBC comedy

A NASA astronaut who played himself on "The Big Bang Theory" is now the inspiration for a new comedy series from the co-creator of the hit sitcom.

Mike Massimino, who in real life flew twice to space before launching with Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) to the International Space Station on CBS's "The Big Bang Theory," has now reunited with Bill Prady to produce a show based on his life experiences.