Charlie Sheen sets TV deal, reportedly working on smoke break
Oh, the suspense was killing us. But rest easy, sitcom junkies -- Charlie Sheen has signed a two-year contract with CBS to continue on "Two and a Half Men," with a raise to boot, Show Tracker reports.
Sheen will pocket around $1.8 million to $1.9 million an episode, according to Variety, up from the $825,000 he's been making each week on CBS' top-rated sitcom.
Wonder if Sheen's lawyer will be as successful in reported negotiations with the Pitkin County Jail folks?
According to US Magazine, client Charlie would prefer to be able to smoke in the slammer, should he find himself behind bars in the future. You know, just in case that were to happen, for no reason whatsoever. It seems the corrections operation has years-old no-smoking policy, and an Us source says law enforcement types aren't rushing to make exceptions for that fella from Hollywood.
Fortunately, the Ministry's Division of Absolutely Accurate Statistics is working overtime today:
-- Christie D'Zurilla
Photo: Charlie Sheen arrives at the Pitkin County Courthouse in Aspen, Colo., on March 15. Rick Giase / EPA
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Posted by: Neep | May 18, 2010 at 06:15 PM
Charlie is well over paid brat and is a terrible actor to boot
Danny from Dallas
Posted by: Danny Cook | May 19, 2010 at 05:42 AM
I have watched reruns everynight, for so long ...I even watch reruns of reruns....I hate if I miss the Monday night show....Best show on TV....
Posted by: Blanche | May 19, 2010 at 09:56 AM
I personally don't think he needed the 2 million per episode. I Love 2 and a half men and would be sad for it to go off air. Obv the producers believe he is worth the money if theya are willing to fork it over. I have read so many comments over the past month and all I can say is for the people that feel that need to constantly post to every article that comes out, its pathetic. All they can do is whine and complain about what he is getting. So he's not the most loved actor in the industry, so what? Most of the ppl that post probably haven't even seen any of his other work.
Posted by: jeff | May 20, 2010 at 10:04 AM
I really do think that without Charlie there is no show. About the fact that he has personnal problems with his wife, please tell me who doesn't??? The only difference is the fact that he is well known. About the smoking in jail, sorry Charlie, but no way. At least he has the right to use the patch! It will be a good occasion to stop!
Good luck Charlie!
Sylvie
Posted by: Sylvie | May 27, 2010 at 07:19 AM
i would like to see charlie sheen get 10 times the salary he just got. the best show on tv thx to charlie sheen.
Posted by: rick | Jun 01, 2010 at 07:00 PM
IF U HAVE YR OWN MONEY, U SHOULD B ALLOWED TO SMOKE IN JAIL.
Posted by: calvin | Jun 21, 2010 at 07:18 PM
This could be the best thing that has happened to him. He should just think of it as part of a really tough smoking cessation program. Plus he will have time to set and reflect on things.
Posted by: David Sanders | Jun 21, 2010 at 08:49 PM
Although I enjoy this show, NO ONE is worth this much money. Unfortunately his enablers are merely setting him up for more episodes of binge drinking and drug use. California and Hollywood needs to learn what is truly important in life. Money will not buy happiness, ever.
Posted by: Neena | Jun 22, 2010 at 06:06 AM