CBS Shuts Down 'Two and a Half Men' Following Day of Charlie Sheen Rants

By Tracey Harrington McCoy Posted Feb 24th 2011 09:10PM

After two shocking and barely coherent outbursts from Charlie Sheen on Thursday, CBS and Warner Bros. Television shut down production of 'Two and a Half Men' for the rest of the season.

Early Thursday, Sheen slammed 'Two and a Half Men' co-creator Chuck Lorre, calling him a clown in a radio interview. Later in the day, in an interview with TMZ.com, he went even further saying he hated Lorre.

"I violently hate Chaim Levine [Chuck Lorre]. He's a stupid, stupid little man and a p***y punk that I'd never want to be like. That's me being polite. That piece of s**t took money out of my pocket, my family's pocket and, most importantly, my second family -- my crew's pocket. You can tell him one thing: I own him," Sheen ranted to TMZ.

Mere hours after Sheen's second interview, CBS and Warner Bros. Television released 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." TMZ was the first to report the news.

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Thursday 24 February

By caircair

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FINALLY! I only wish they'd pulled the plug years ago. Mr. Sheen is buried deep in a long river in Egypt - that's Denial to those who don't understand.

By bob

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one thing is for sure, without sheen the show would be absolute trash. the moron playing his brother is a terrible part of the show. the kid is awesome, and the hot chicks are exactly that... HOT. too bad he couldn't keep it together so he could collect his 2 mill an episode, but he probably doesn't need it anyway. typical network move though. have a great show, a little bump in the road, pull the plug. then they wonder why so many viewers go to some cable channel to watch useless reality tv, or worse yet, a show about a pawn shop. can tv get any more stupid.

By ric

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Don't know if TV could get much worse but (t)his shows sucks and always has sucked. Since it is VERY similar to his real life, I guess I would just call this another "reality show" and a really BAD one. I can't believe anyone watches this crap!

By John

I feel sorry for the working people on the set. People like the writers, grips, camera crew, etc. They have mortgage payments and need the work. Charlie SHOULD be set for several lifetimes!

Good point, Greg!

By bigtime liberal

the world doesnt think hes a loser,HE IS A LOSER AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS.

By lorry s

bertha is the best part of the show.wish she would get her own show.

By stevelauper

Let the Lawsuits begin.

By skybird54

Good for CBS! However, I, too think the Show must go on...of, course without that over paid and spoiled rotten man-boy. Charlie...you need to grow up. I love the show ...watch all episodes...re runs are funnier the second and third time around.Hope CBS can pull it together...they have a great cast and awesome writers! Will be watching for the new "One and Half Men"!!!

By mvsdvs

Charlie is on a self-destruct path...my vote in the ghoul pool is less than a year.

By PSW

Enough of Charlie, Lindsey and Mel. Bad behavior, lessor morals. And sadly, proud of themselves. Boors.

By montana

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FINALLY , someone has some balls at CBS
let's set that judge loose on Lohan and oh what a happy world it will be

By Zero

They think he's got something! They have to start writing the script to fit in "two porno chicks and fly to Caribbean". Oh, the genius of Sheen! Unfortunately all the other 'boring' stars will be fired.

Friday 25 February

By bren

I may be wrong and i know they had to do it but im affraid CBS messed up! He was a money maker!!!

By JAMIE

I THINK CHARLIE SHEEN IS DONE HIS CAREER IS OVER IF HE DONT GET IT TOGETHER SOON IF IT AINT ALL READY

By Sara

Charlie needs help. I am glad everyone around him is finally holding him accountable for his behavior, as it is the first step to the recovery I hope he one day reaches. Charlie is a great guy who needs to be healthy for his kids. He will be in my prayers.

By Lilia

I'm glad these producers and directors are taking a stand. I'm sick of the Sheens and Lohans. These people need to learn that bad behavior is not acceptable and that they must be accountable. It is the public that put them in the position their in and it should be the public that gets them out rather than promote them. Yeah!!!

By Dan D

That is about time. Not a minute too soon

By steve

I have been a huge fan of two and a half men since it's pilot in 2003. And I try to give Charlie the benefit by considering the fact that his brain isn't working properly because of the drugs. But when I just read that CBS pulled the plug on the show and read what Charlie had to say about Chuck Lorre (who he does NOT own) and to realize that all those crew members and the shows other actors are now not getting a paycheck because of this Sheen outburst, the only thing I have left to say is Charlie, your a spoiled little drug addict and you will be broke within a year. Then what? Your going to get everyhing 10 fold. You ever hear of karma? You usless prick

By win lose

Too bad- CBS should have pulled Charlies plug a long time ago...He's a narcissistic, bipolar (and violent) mess. Never liked the man with all the mouthiness he spews- including on his 'show'. Always wondered what women see in him... must be the poor me schtick he gives 'em. My respect for CBS just improved- ever so slightly.

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