This scene was special for so many different reasons.
This scene was special for so many different reasons. First of all, it was the first time Stephen Hawking made an appearance on the show. Second of all, this was the first scene that was filmed without a studio audience, because it was filmed inside CALTECH LIBRARY!
Yes, Caltech was initially very reluctant to allow the show to use their name. However, with the increasing popularity of the show, the university agreed and even invited them to film some of their scenes there. And this was the first scene they filmed in Caltech.
