Charlie Sheen Scandals Leave 'Two and a Half Men' Fans Unfazed

By Zach Dionne Posted Feb 9th 2011 04:08PM

No matter how many drugs Charlie Sheen allegedly does, no matter how many porn stars he's reportedly tied to, 'Two and a Half Men' continues its ratings success as CBS' cash cow. But why?

In a new nationwide poll of 700 Americans ranging from age 13 to 59, The Hollywood Reporter discovered some serious Sheen support. It turns out 82 percent of women and 76 percent of men say they'll continue watching the show regardless of Sheen's debauchery and personal issues.

THR's poll, conducted Feb. 6, also found:

►26 percent of the people surveyed view Sheen in a "much more" or "somewhat more" favorable light after hearing about his recent trip to the hospital.

►90 percent of Sheen's and the show's "avid fans" don't consider the actor's substance abuse problematic as long as he does his job.

►96 percent of viewers wish for Sheen to return to 'Two and a Half Men.' Just 4 percent want him to quit.

Our other favorite statistics include 56 percent thinking the show should address Sheen's real-life problems, 59 percent believing Sheen isn't quite acting but more playing himself and 62 percent saying the media should lay off.

A friend of the 45-year-old actor's recently told PopEater's Naughty But Nice Rob Shuter, "If the ratings go through the roof again, as they did after Charlie's incident in New York ... Charlie will be out [of rehab] again in no time and back to his old ways. 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."

The latest news is that Sheen will return to 'Two and a Half Men' by the end of February.

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Wednesday 09 February

By Bud

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Its just Charlie being Charlie

By dewrtg

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death wish it is his. You can't save someone who does not want to be saved. Leave him go. Let him live his lifeI love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By Bob

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Because people like you thinks that their behavior is OK this will never stop.

By lee

He really needs to be on Happy Pills. It worked for my husband.
Anti Depression Pills

By JLS

I don't own this man just because I like his show. His private life is just that, PRIVATE.

I am not a young groupie. I realize he's playing a character and further, I realize he is entitled to a life I do NOT know about as well.

Too many people think they own celebs and that they should be perfect in every way. Life isn't like that.

By Dude

Hell, it's just Charlie being Charlie. He's living his character.

By GB

Earlier today it was reported that some banks were targeting military personel that were deployed overseas by charging additional fees to their mortgages. Some 4500 were already reported, including 18 illegal foreclosures. So, apparently what Charlie Sheen, and Lindsay Lohan do is a far bigger story, since the banking story isn't even mentioned on AOL? This country deserves what it gets...

Thursday 10 February

By sara

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yes charlie is charlie! let him be well live well and respect his privacy!

By MARIAH

BUD.... HORSE HOCKY. CHARLIE NEEDS TO GROW UP.

I stopped watching the show a long time ago because, I can't stand looking at him AND HIS TYPE CASTING PERFORMANCES.

Sorry Charlie...your a moron.

By Ky

"I don't own this man just because I like his show. His private life is just that, PRIVATE."

No, it would be private if he'd go away and quit screaming "Look at me! Look at me!" getting arrested, getting in trouble, anything to stay in the public eye 24/7. But he won't. His fans, with their "boys will be boys and Charlie will be Charlie" attitude are killing him. As long as they encourage his suicidal behaviors and there are no negative consequences, he'll just keep going. Then, they'll all sit around being weepy, sticking half-dead flowers and cheap stuffed animals in his driveway the morning after he's found dead from a drug overdose or drunken car crash.

By stu

his fans r a bunch of losers. this show stinks!
watch Raising Hope or Outsource for real laughs.

By Rox

Stu you are a loser!!!!

By lita

Raising Hope is one of the worst shows to hit the airways in a long time. I tried watching it because I was fond a some of those who starred in it. But it is so bad, it stinks up the room. As for Outsource, please....

Two And A Half Men is well written and well performed. (I was disappointed they lost Jayne Lynch to Glee; I was hoping for a spinoff of her psychiatrist character.) I require that he delivers a quality performance from 9:00 to 9:30 PM. Beyond that, it is none of my business what he chooses to do (unless it does harm to children or animals). For his sake, though, I hope he gets his act together before it's too late.

By OBigRondog

You're an idiot!

By Amused

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Stu, I'm sure loses sleep over your dislike of him.

By Raquel

I agree. He's a tool. Most people are dying to live, while this fool is living to die and making 2 million a week. He'll probably die from an overdose anyway....What a waste. I stopped watching the show because of the way he depicts women or should I say everyone else but himself!

By ritzo

right they are both gay

Friday 11 February

By malool

what's your last name? pid?

By jimbob

DITTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS

By dickn2000b

Raising Hope? Outsource? Never heard of'em.

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