Charlie Sheen to CBS: 'We're at War'

By Kelly Fisher Posted Feb 28th 2011 08:13AM

Charlie Sheen sat down with the 'Today Show' for a candid conversation Monday morning and gave some insight into what is no doubt one of the more bizarre celebrity stories in recent memory.

CBS, home to Sheen's sitcom 'Two and a Half Men,' voiced concern over the actor's reported drug binges involving multiple porn stars during the past few months -- concern the actor took offense to, claiming he is at war with CBS.

"[We're] definitely at war. The war is that they are trying to destroy my family, trying to take all my money, leaving me with no means to support my family," Sheen told 'Today.' Watch clips from the interview inside!

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Sheen, who (until recently) starred in the hit CBS comedy, is lauded as the highest paid television actor, reportedly making close to $2 million an episode.

Those paydays, however, are now long gone, according to CBS. The network released a statement Friday evening announcing it had halted production on the sitcom for the remainder of the season.

"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," the network said in a statement, first reported by TMZ.

Sheen fired back, claiming he's clean of all drugs.

"Look at me, duh ... drug tests don't lie. The scoreboard doesn't lie," he said.

Sheen said that boredom led him to alcohol and drugs. He has also voiced his distaste with Alcoholics Anonymous and said he overcame his addiction problems himself.

"I closed my eyes and made it so with the power of my mind," he said of his new sobriety. The actor completed treatment with an at-home "crisis management center," which he dubbed the "Sober Valley Lodge."

"It's primary patient achieved radical success," he said with a grin, adding that he's not concerned about relapsing. Sheen labeled those who relapse as "trolls" and "weak."

He also claims he'll not pass up a glass a champagne when celebrating, but has "no interest in cocaine."

And as for continuing his Hollywood career, Sheen said he wants to continue working in TV and movies, hinting that the world has yet to see his best work.

"Come on, bro, I won best picture at 20. I wasn't even trying," he said, adding that he'll continue to work on 'Men,' but not without some more pointed comments aimed at show runner Chuck Lorre over the status of the show's scripts and the fate of the cast and crew.

After spewing out direct questions to Lorre -- including "Why is it that when I was ready to return to work, you told me there were no scripts ready to shoot?" -- Sheen read a passage from the AA Handbook about acceptance.

"Accept me, Chuck," Sheen said.

Sheen's rants toward Lorre -- including an alleged anti-Semitic remark -- and his recent radio interviews bashing CBS led to the network's decision to halt production on 'Men.'

The second half of Sheen's 'Today' interview airs Tuesday morning on NBC.

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Monday 28 February

By trizone

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Charlie, like a 3 minute egg - you are done! This should've happened a long time ago. Only a drug infuced rant like yours can take up so much time from truly important things. Think of your children... selfish brat!

By James

Charlie! Dude! The bloom is off that rose.

By david robinson

Gee, maybe Charlie and Mel can start a club. There's a couple of more running around Hollywood. Maybe when Lowan gets out of jail she can join too. There's another one but I can't remember her name. See, stardom is fleeting. She's already a so distant memory that I can't remember her name.

By Robert

Can you say no talent douchebag? Put a fork in him. He sickens everyone I have talked to. I couldn't even watch the interview. I grabbed the remotte and switched the station as soon as I heard that godawful voice and saw his face. Why is this poor excuse for a human being being forced on the public. I speak for ALL of us when I say to the networks.....just ignore him...maybe he will just die or go away. I'm sure his children would settle for either. They must be so humiliated that people know that he is thier father. My heart goes out to them and I hope they don't turn out like him. Some advise for thier mother.....don't EVER let them wear one of those DORKY HATS sheem wears(even on halloween)

By robin

chuckie, you are a piece of crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are the most arrogant idiot, you are such a waste of talent.you shouldn't be able to see your children, and i hope denise can get full custody and run away with them, so you can stay home and play with you 2 ho's and OD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Marv

I think you are right he thinks it is everybody's fault but his. AA has done alot for a lot of people if he wanted to it would have helped him. He is a horse's a--

Tuesday 01 March

By sherri

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ur right she should and i dont think she should ever act again. this is a case of old drunk, drug using ho against the big boys and who always wins, the big guys. i totallly agree with u on this .

By Brad

Sounds like the ramblings of a guy in big trouble.

By Frostie

One must be a real imbecile to give up a good thing.

By claraluz

Yeah, and the imbecile is Charlie! He had it all and threw it away. CBS just got tired of the bad news, should be applauded for giving up a money-maker rather than keep enabling this nut case who, by the way, seeems to be descending into real mental illness. "Special" indeed! Charlie is a legend in his own mind.

By Zero

2 million an episode and you're still broke, yeah I see a big problem!

By berg1928

Oh, yeah! I have that problem too!

By Cathy

Yea, exactly. He's making 2 million a show, but they're taking away his ability to support his family. Dude, at that pay rate, you should be able to squeak by for the rest of your life. Of course, this is not even addressing the fact that the guy has several families, since he cheats on and/or beats on every poor (dumb?) girl he gets to marry him.

By john

Addiction is not about how much money you make or if your broke it's like cancer and I guess you dont understand.

By jaguar02

He never said he was broke. He said the show's producers and executives are trying to make him go broke by not earning a paycheck. And what he spends his money on doesn't concern you or anyone for that matter. Stop being jealous because he is paid more than the average joe. That is not his fault but the fault of everyday citizens that pay for these over priced stars whether they be musical, tv, movie, theatrical, models, radio ,sports, etc. It is because the public buys into this medium.

By themeeker

Charlie...please...just stop it.

By RG

wat an idiot.

Uh..just to let you know...proofread is one word. When you're perfect, maybe then you may point the finger. Until then...

By Sue

It's "proofread".

By Dana

Whatever happened to blacklisting actors that couldnt control thier selves either through drugs or egos or both . People like Howard Stern , Martha Stewart, Tiger Woods , and now charlie Sheen all fall into such catagories

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