Charlie Sheen and the rest of the cast and crew of Two and a Half Men were scheduled to go back to work on Monday — but not anymore.
Warner Bros., who produces the series, shut down production in January in an attempt to get Sheen into rehab. Sheen agreed to treatment but was apparently none too pleased about it and has made numerous strange and angry statements to the press.
Sheen’s latest tirade came yesterday in a radio interview on the Alex Jones Show. Sheen spoke out against Alcoholics Anonymous and referred to it as a “bootleg cult” with a 5% success rate, compared to his own 100% success rate.
Sheen also went on a tirade against series creator Chuck Lorre that borders on anti-Semitic. He said, “I’m tired of being told ‘You can’t talk about that, you can’t talk about that.’ Bull S-*-*-T. There’s something this side of deplorable that a certain Chaim Levine — yeah, that’s Chuck’s real name — mistook this rock star for his own selfish exit strategy, bro. Check it, Alex. I embarrassed him in front of his children and the world by healing at a pace that his unevolved mind cannot process. Last I checked, Chaim, I spent close to the last decade effortlessly and magically converting your tin cans into pure gold. And the gratitude I get is this charlatan chose not to do his job, which is to write. Clearly someone who believes he’s above the law.”
In light of that, it was decided that production be suspended for the remainder of the season. In a joint statement, CBS and Warner Bros. issued the following statement, “Based on the totality of Charlie Sheen’s statements, conduct and condition, CBS and Warner Bros. Television have decided to discontinue production of Two and a Half Men for the remainder of the season.”
That didn’t set well with Sheen and the actor released a letter of his own to TMZ (which is also owned by Warner Bros., coincidentally)…
What does this say about Haim Levine [Chuck Lorre] after he tried to use his words to judge and attempt to degrade me. I gracefully ignored this folly for 177 shows… I fire back once and this contaminated little maggot can’t handle my power and can’t handle the truth. I wish him nothing but pain in his silly travels especially if they wind up in my octagon. Clearly I have defeated this earthworm with my words — imagine what I would have done with my fire breathing fists. I urge all my beautiful and loyal fans who embraced this show for almost a decade to walk with me side-by-side as we march up the steps of justice to right this unconscionable wrong.
Remember these are my people … not yours…we will continue on together…
Charlie Sheen
For the record, Lorre’s given name is Charles Michael Levine.
Because of the initial hiatus, Warner Bros. had planned to cut the top-rated sitcom’s season from 24 to 20 episodes. Now that production has been shut down for the season, there will only be 16 installments. The last original episode of the season aired on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. There certainly doesn’t seem to be any love lost between Sheen and Lorre and the studio now.
What do you think of this situation? Is Sheen justified for being upset or is the studio and network doing the right thing? Will they make up eventually?
I love John Cryer and I think he makes the show – not Charlie Sheen. I am sad for him but never for Charlie. Charlie should hook up with Lindsay Lohan and either clean up their lives or drown in the muck.
I love the show. I think it’s kinda b.s. that they want him to play and pay him to be a alcholic on the show but it’s not ok for him to have a personal life. Yes, he should control his actions and not disrepect the directors or producers. But, I hope the show returns. Monday nights was the best T.V. night.
Those who hate the show, don’t watch it! As for charlie, he’s been hurt. It probably could have been handled more carefully. You can’t force an alcoholic to get help. You can talk to them until you are blue in the face, but ultimately it has to be their decision. It’s too bad charlie can’t stop his selfish behaviors.
It appears to me that we all witnessed the end of a great show.
I love this show I watch the reruns over and over and laugh every time. Jon Cryer is just as good as Charlie. I feel really sad about the whole thing. I wish Charlie would quit being such a piece of trash and think about his children. Does he think they will be proud of him. Clean up your act Charlie you have the world by the tail but you are losing it.
Charlie has committed career suicide – he is way too drunk and high to realize he should keep his mouth shut, he had our sympathy and love, now he’s just a jerk, – I love the show – but now cancelled for the rest of the season, I think the ratings will drop and if he dosent come to his senses, the network will can the show – no matter how much money it makes, – its a proven fact – on top today – gone tomorrow.
Charlie he thinks he’s all that but he’s just a dick
I love BBT, but I just can’t figure out what anyone has ever seen in this show. That, and Modern Family. I wish I liked them because people that do seem to REALLY like them.
In any respect, since I don’t enjoy the show, I can’t say I’d miss it if it were gone.
you guys are so off your rocker. this show is hilarious.
sucks
I don’t think the the network will have to worry about bringing this back. At the rate Sheen is going, he won’t be around much longer to be on any show.
I do not think Charlie meant what he said, he was probably intoxicated at the time. I think he needs to go to rehab again. I really love that show and Charlie is brilliant in it I hope you all settle it and the show goes on!!!!!
Charlie Sheen is a moron. He has more than anyone deserves and he is constantly throwing it away. To trash his producer or anyone else is just plain rude and uncalled for. He needs to get his life in order and get into a rehab facility that will straighten his ass out. His dad and brother need to have him comitted before he hurts himself or someone else.
It could go either way. This could be the beginning of the end of the show if when it comes back viewers switch off. Or the dust settles, Charlie apologizes and everyone is happy…
No season nine would be the best outcome for all concerned
Does charlierelize how many people he put out of work. Tell him to get ahold of himself and grow up!!!!
I’m hoping the show never returns.
Jason, really? Don’t you have a sense of humor and like funny stuff?