Even if Charlie Sheen stays -- who should replace him? [Poll]
Sources tell People that Charlie Sheen is leaving "Two and a Half Men." Show Tracker says Sheen's people are probably posturing in the middle of contract negotiations. And TMZ's sources are apparently riotously laughing -- we have a visual of guys with shot glasses and cigars, clapping one another firmly on the back -- over the idea that Sheen's contract would be settled even a second before CBS announces its fall lineup in May.
The Ministry realizes that the only way to get anything of substance out of this kerfuffle is with a nonscientific online poll. However, we don't really care whether Sheen comes back; what our Division of Absolutely Accurate Statistics is yearning to learn is, who should replace him if he leaves?
You know, if he maybe has somewhere else to go ...
-- Christie D'Zurilla
Photo: The "Two and a Half Men" trio in a 2006 promo picture. Credit: Warner Bros. Television
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John Stamos
Posted by: Jason | Apr 01, 2010 at 08:41 PM
@Jason -- Christie D'Zurilla here from the blog. Gotta tell ya, when I was initially doing the poll a little more seriously, John Stamos was my first answer. No lie.
:)
//cdz
Posted by: CDZ from the Ministry | Apr 01, 2010 at 08:47 PM
How about a season ending car crash and the unwrap the bandages on the new season to ... Emilio Estevez. He could step into the role with nary a notice
Posted by: absolut | Apr 02, 2010 at 03:27 AM
I believe this show has come to its natural conclusion. The glorification of youthful chubbiness should end now. Have a reunion show in 10 years after the kerfuffle has settled. Boyish acting-out behavior which some might consider felonious should be a big hint to CBS to take the high moral position.
Posted by: John M. | Apr 02, 2010 at 05:26 AM
Martin Sheen, equally as obnoxious, talentless and clueless.
Posted by: Chris | Apr 02, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Harry Connick, Jr.-- dreamy, funnny... and great hari like Charlie.
Posted by: Spay Ann Neuter | Apr 02, 2010 at 07:13 AM
Oops-- great hair!
Posted by: Spay Ann Neuter | Apr 02, 2010 at 07:14 AM
Yes i reckon John Stamos as well
Posted by: Leeanne Beadle | Apr 02, 2010 at 07:43 AM
no one!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: fran | Apr 02, 2010 at 08:03 AM
No one. The only thing that I can figure is perhaps he had Chelsie get married and then on the way home from the reception he get killed in a car crash. I feel sorry for "Alan" because of Sheen's stupidiness, but maybe, just maybe, the show could continue with Chelsie and Alan eventually getting together until a true ending could be found.
Posted by: TJF | Apr 10, 2010 at 05:39 AM
Somebody from canary row.
Posted by: Mark | Apr 17, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Nicholas Cage, but John Stamos would be great too!
Posted by: Jill Greenlaw | Feb 25, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Enrique Iglesias! He was outstanding as a guest star on a past episode, in which he played "a young version of Charlie [Harper]," to quote Alan. It would be funny to have a number of guest stars, and would bring some much-needed comic flair and zest back to a deflated show. Also, it would keep 200 people employed.
P.S. - Chuck Lorre, Lee Aaronson and Company: Hang in there!
Posted by: neelie | Feb 25, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Billy Bob Thornton!
Posted by: Stephanie | Mar 01, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I think robert downey jr would be an excellent replacement for sheen. rob lowe would be a good replacement for his brother on the show.
Posted by: c johnson | Mar 09, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Scott Baio!!!!
No one else qualifies for this job except him.
Posted by: stan | Mar 09, 2011 at 06:55 PM