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Bob Newhart, Bill Nye to guest star on 'Big Bang Theory'

Emmy winners Jim Parsons and Bob Newhart speak at the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013. UPI/Jim Ruymen
Emmy winners Jim Parsons and Bob Newhart speak at the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 22, 2013. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. actor and comedian Bob Newhart is to return to "The Big Bang Theory" in his Emmy Award-winning role of Professor Proton, CBS announced.

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is also to appear in the Nov. 7 episode of the sitcom.

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"When Professor Proton contacts Leonard to ask for help with an experiment, a scorned Sheldon seeks revenge by befriending a rival science TV host, Bill Nye," a synopsis said.

Johnny Galecki plays Leonard and Jim Parsons plays Sheldon.

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