Is Charlie Sheen Ready to Return to Work? His Attorney Thinks So

By Rebecca Macatee Posted Feb 7th 2011 06:06PM

It looks like 'Two and a Half Men' will be filming again even sooner than we expected.

Charlie Sheen's attorney, Yale Galanter, told E! Online that the actor will return to the 'Two and a Half Men' set before the end of the month. "We are thinking Charlie will be going back to work two weeks from today," he said on Monday.

The troubled 45-year-old is currently seeing rehab specialists in his own home, rather than checking into a clinic as previously announced. "Charlie is fine healthwise and doing really well," his attorney said. "Things are looking good. Everybody's intentions are to get him back in the swing of things as soon as possible."

After being hospitalized Jan. 27 for severe abdominal pains, Sheen claimed he had a hernia. Insiders and the tapes of the 911 call that sent Sheen to the hospital indicate, however, that the actor was finishing up a 36-hour bender which included a suitcase filled with bricks of cocaine delivered to his home.

A close friend of the actor previously told PopEater's Rob Shuter that if 'Two and a Half Men's' ratings soared following the actor's hospitalization, Sheen would be back to work in no time to collect a substantial bonus to his $1.25 million per episode salary. "If ratings go through the roof again, as they did after Charlie's incident in New York, CBS and Charlie will be out again in no time and back to his old ways," the source said. "However, if the public finally stops rewarding Charlie for his bad behavior, then, and only then, can you expect him to take the situation seriously."

Last week Sheen released a sobering statement admitting he had "a lot of work to do" and graciously thanked his fans, family, friends and CBS execs. But RadarOnline.com reportedly got a very different statement from Sheen himself via text message. "I'm fine," he wrote. "People don't seem to get it... Guy can't have a great time and do his job also? Bunch of turds."

Though CBS might want Sheen back to work so they don't lose huge amounts of money in lost advertising, network execs were reportedly looking for a reason to force him into rehab. Although as one insider said, "Charlie has been partying pretty hard, but he's showed up and does his job. Everyone likes him. He's professional."

The show must go on, that's for sure. Let's just hope it doesn't cost Sheen his sobriety.

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Monday 07 February

By plz

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I say change the direction of the show and write in a new character.

Tuesday 08 February

By sosgeorgelegacy

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I sincerely believe Charlie Sheen recently bought my new book, "SOS Safely Obtaining Sobriety." Anyone can use the information in this book to get sober without going through a lengthy rehab. I would love it if Charlie were to give me an endorcement. I know my book can help millions of everyday people as well as celebrities who may be struggling with alcohol dependency or drug problems. The title is "SOS Safely Obtaining Sobriety: The Alcohol Recovery Aid" by George Legacy. You can easily find in on a search. I will not mention the name of the reputable bookseller who carries it exclusively. You will see when you find it. I am almost positive Charlie must have seen one of my recent posts and decided to give my plan a try after reading my book.

By deadhollywood

I think Mr sheen needs a trip to the Bahamas, let him book a hotel in Florida and we can say good riddence. Good Job Martin, you and your liberal elitist peers are such role models. kudos as well mr. douglas on and on and on...its all about you.

By Sundogg

Who cares if this loser if ready to return to work. Why doesn't the media stop giving coverage to creeps like this?

By bigD

If he does return to work, they better get him a dentist.

By Princess

Well, I suppose if Charlie is as stubborn as he is then the networks have some grounds for blaming Charlie for not taking time off to heal.

After all, if I were making the network decision about Charlie, and He was making me millions, and it looked like he was going to die anyways, and he threatened to sue me if I fired him, I would figure I might as well squeeze every last acting drop out of his blood before he dies since he's going to die anyways due to his own choice.

And the longer I prolonged turning over the actor, the lower the expenses in the long run. (Lower turnover costs).

By Kayley

Seeing a specialist in his home won't work (wherever that idea came from). This man needs intensive long term therapy in an inpatient setting - away from his temptations. As long as he gets rewarded for his antics (those who "love" this program) he won't get the help he so desperately needs before he kills himself.

Since the networks, Agents, Lawyers are making money off helping Charlie down the path of destruction, maybe we should all join the party celebrating Charlie's choice with a betting pool on how long Charlie's stubborness lasts until He kicks the bucket.

Charlie can think he's calling his own shots. And I'll collect the bets.

Maybe the the coffin vendors can line up and start displaying their gold leafed boxes with the finest of abalone inlay.

Is this morbid. Or is this just the feeling you get when you get ready to Paarrty!!!

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Any Lawyer lucky enough to get a job from Charlie would be smiling ear to ear to represent Charlie and tell the world that Charlie's going back to work soon and "He's fine".

But wouldn't it be a charm if every lawyer refused Charlie to his face, Laughed at his request to insist on working before healing, and told him to "Get Out".

By goatcars2

What is this guy a neurosurgeon.....Of course he's ready to return to "work". He plays himself on TV....DUHHHHHHH!!!!

Honestly,

If Charlie is spending time with his children and they can understand him, He should start explaining to them why he isn't going to be around in 3 years and what he hopes and dreams for their future when he's not around.

Make sure he clarifies the meaning of a porn star family and whether he hopes his daughters end up trying to fulfill that family in their later years.

Does Charlie want to donate his body to science?

Will somebody offer Charlie a role where in the movie he and two of his children die of drug overdose?

How much coke could he offer his future 13 year old before tempting the hand of fate.

By MyTwoCents

Is he serious? Drug rehab at home? Poor sap.

By Linda

Will not watch the show anymore! That's my final answer!!!

Just remember, any advertiser who advertises on a show like this is riding on the back of a dead man and a studio that is willing to milk a dead man walking.

Let's help the writers write about the next stages of Charlie's life in his show. Since it's based upon Charlie's life.

Episode:

1) Charlie relapses and ends up at an E.R. near East L.A. where he's pickin up a blue suitcase of coke.

2) Charlie O.D's while his power lawyer negotiates a new season contract while suggesting that Charlie is fine.

3) Charlie's rep buys a mausoleum overlooking the ocean and uses the kickback to finance the hottest farewell party that Charlie's ghost has to kick himself for missing.

4) Charlie goes to Hell....this week. Maybe next week he peeks into Heaven.
5) Charlie is cremated and now as dust he can once again fly.

6) Charlie's pushin daisies. He thinks what an easy job to do while laying in the sun.

7) Charlie forms a basketball team with Heath Ledger and River Phoenix.

By dian robinson

What an awful waiste of a life. I do not think he will make it to his 5oth birthday if he continues on his current course.
I think he is a prime example of having too much, being too privledged. My heart is sad.

By Diane

Charlie is the one that does not seem to get it. You can have fun without using drugs. Would he want his own children to use drugs? I think no. Drugs destroy your health and can kill you. Drugs can bring you to ruin and destruction. He needs friends that he can confide in, not get doped up with. What kind of relationships exist while doped up, none. Your issues still exist.

Charlie needs to try this: Start having parties that are health oriented. Serve vegetable trays etc. Set up Chess games, Sorry games, Card games etc. The kind of games that we all played as kids. Think of yourself as a kid, treat yourself the way that your grandmother would have treated you. Caring and nurturing. Pick memories from your childhood and create that atmosphere. It works. Focus on trying to stay alive. There are sick people in our hospitals everyday fighting for their lives. Yet healthy people continue to harm themselves??? Spiritually un-enlightened.

By timetostopenoughalready

After the first scene last night, you could tell how sick he is. He looked like one of the pictures floating around last week.

Too skinny, hair piece, drugged up eyes.

Someone has to step in and stop him. If not for himself, then for his kids. He's on track to be another drug overdose.

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