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BREAKING NEWS: CBS Cancels Production On Sheen's 'Two And A Half Men' (how to destroy a hit show)
yahoo ^ | feb 24, 2011 | yahoo tv

Posted on 02/24/2011 7:59:52 PM PST by max americana

Just hours after Charlie Sheen went on a radio rampage, blasting his bosses at the television show, CBS issued a statement on behalf of the network and "...Men's" production company, announcing they were pulling the show from production of new episodes.

"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," CBS said in a statement late Thursday night.

SNIP

"I was told if I went on the attack, they would cancel the show and all that and so I'm just sort of seeing if they're telling the truth or not," Charlie claimed to host Alex Jones in an interview for his radio show, "The Alex Jones Show," on Thursday, referring to his CBS bosses.

"Are they happy with the $5 billion they already made off me or do they think they can turn it into $10 [billion] in a couple more seasons?" Charlie continued. "I'm just saying, you know [the show] is a runaway freakin' juggernaut."

Charlie made it abundantly clear he doesn't believe the show can survive without him, telling Alex, "Watch your ratings, dudes. Watch your stupid ratings.

"Do what you've gotta do -- I'll go make movies with superstars and not work with idiots," he threatened.

The 45-year-old also blasted show creator Chuck Lorre, calling him a "turd" while claiming that he embarrassed Chuck "in front of his children and the world by healing at a pace that his un-evolved mind cannot process."

(Excerpt) Read more at tv.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Humor; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: alexjones; charliesheen; two12men
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To: scrabblehack

syndication I think is where the money is. He’s making the money for WB, who actually makes the show. 2 and a half men is on twice a day 5 days a week between 7 and 8. 10 shows in a week instead of 1.


61 posted on 02/25/2011 4:24:41 AM PST by truthfreedom
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To: FrankR
All I can say is "Gunsmoke" lost "Chester", and it survived about 15 years after that with "Festus".

No one is irrepaceable, no one.

But what would M.A.S.H be without Trapper John? or Valerie Valerie's Family The Hogan Family without Valerie?

62 posted on 02/25/2011 4:50:41 AM PST by Oztrich Boy (I disagree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it -Voltaire)
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To: max americana

So let’s see...the guy has been arrested multiple times for assault, threatening his fiance with a switchblade, goes around openly using drugs and abusing women, brags about his obsession with porn, rants about 9/11 like a nutcase and it’s all ok with CBS.

But the moment he insults a manager or two at CBS, they pull the plug. Insane, the lot of them.


63 posted on 02/25/2011 5:02:24 AM PST by Ironfocus
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To: Oztrich Boy
But what would M.A.S.H be without Trapper John? or Valerie Valerie's Family The Hogan Family without Valerie?

Or Happy Days without Chuck?

64 posted on 02/25/2011 6:34:45 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: Ironfocus

Yes, and add in a briefcase full of cocaine - why isn’t this guy in JAIL?? Better yet - PRISON! Something isn’t adding up here. (A friend once told me, “If something doesn’t add up - follow the money.”) I think she may have been right!


65 posted on 02/25/2011 7:24:39 AM PST by yorkie
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To: TSgt
What do women find attractive about this goofy *sshole?

I can give you a hint. This week . . . this week alone . . . Sheen spent $900,000 on four cars. A Mercedes for his ex-wife Brooke Mueller, a Bentley and a Porsche Turbo for two porn star friends. He also bought his new girlfriend Mercedes S63.

Little gifts like that help porn-star girlfriends overlook 'goofy'.

It's like when women buy me 1957 Les Paul PAF gold tops and pre-war Brazilian rosewood Martin D-28s. Sometimes I overlook it if they confuse the proper use of "fewer" and "less." Sometimes, but not always.

66 posted on 02/25/2011 5:03:19 PM PST by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: mamelukesabre
charly’s angels survived without farah.

Well . . . yeah.

As well all know, the other Angels were simply there to stand around while Kate Jackson was the REAL reason to watch the show.

Everyone knows the hierarchy is:

1. Redheads with freckles, a sense of humor, and intelligence.

2. Redheads with a sense of humor and intelligence.

3. Redheads with intelligence.

4. Redheads.

5. Brunettes.

28. Blondes.

67 posted on 02/25/2011 5:14:07 PM PST by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: max americana
Made a personal promise to visit Graceland once in my life and pay respects to the King.

I'm confused. Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock, Texas, and Chuck Berry in California. What does Graceland have to do with anything?

68 posted on 02/25/2011 5:16:41 PM PST by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: Scoutmaster

where’s 6 thru 27?


69 posted on 02/25/2011 9:37:09 PM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: dfwgator

who?


70 posted on 02/25/2011 9:39:34 PM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: mamelukesabre
where’s 6 thru 27?

Those spots are reserved for hair colors that aren't blonde. I forgot to add #172: Blonde, but not a natural blonde.

71 posted on 02/26/2011 6:07:30 AM PST by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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