5 Young Sheldon Guest Star Appearances That Made the Prequel Even Better
These stars made fans fall in love with them even with their limited screen time.
Young Sheldon, the beloved prequel to the iconic television series, The Big Bang Theory, has captured the hearts of audiences with its endearing characters, witty humor, and heartfelt storytelling.
While the main cast delivers exceptional performances week after week, it's the addition of guest stars that injects an extra dose of excitement and surprise into the series.
We are going to look back at some of the most notable guest star appearances in Young Sheldon.
Vernee Watson-Johnson
Vernee Watson took on the role of Nurse Robinson, the friendly healthcare provider at Medford High School. Nurse Robinson was always there to offer medical help and guidance to the students and staff, including Sheldon.
Interestingly, she also played a nurse in The Big Bang Theory.
David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff, a well-known 90s icon, made a surprise cameo in Season 4, Episode 10 of the series. In this episode, Sheldon's acting teacher Gene Lundy, played by Jason Alexander, introduces Hasselhoff to pitch a workout tape where Hasselhoff takes on the role of the frontman, embracing his 90s charm.
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart totally rocked it as Professor Proton, a fictional science TV show host who was like the ultimate mentor to the young Sheldon. Bob Newhart's portrayal of Professor Proton was off the charts awesome.
Bob Newhart's Professor Proton was also appearing in The Big Bang Theory.
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta, known for his gangster roles in movies, had the most suitable cameo for him in Young Sheldon.
He played Vincent, a bookie who has a not-so-pleasant run-in with Sheldon's beloved Meemaw in season 1, episode 5, when Meemaw's gambling habit results in owing Vincent money.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk made a cameo appearance in the episode titled A Patch, A Modem and a Zantac. In the episode, Sheldon suggests a way to save money for NASA by landing rockets instead of letting them fall into the ocean.
A NASA engineer dismisses his idea, but Sheldon proves him wrong with calculations.
In a flashforward, it is revealed that Elon Musk used Sheldon's theoretical formulae to successfully execute SpaceX missions, adding a humorous twist to the cameo.