CBS and Warner Bros. stand by Charlie Sheen as he enters rehab
On the heels of "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen's decision to enter rehab, CBS and Warner Bros. Television, which produces the most-watched TV comedy, sent a joint statement in support of the beleaguered actor.
“CBS, Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre support Charlie Sheen in his decision today to begin voluntary in-patient care at a treatment center," the statement on behalf of CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler, Warner Bros. President Peter Roth, and executive producer Chuck Lorre said. "We wish him nothing but the best as he deals with this personal matter. Production on ‘Two and a Half Men’ will be temporarily suspended.”
Sheen, 44, is facing domestic violence charges stemming from a Christmas Day fight with his wife Brooke Mueller, who herself has gone into rehab and checked herself out because her privacy had allegedly been breached.
According to TMZ, Sheen did not show up for work on Monday and his bail -- which requires that he not consume drugs or alcohol -- could be revoked in Colorado. TMZ also reported that production will shut down for two weeks to wait for Sheen, but sources told The Times that the length of Sheen's rehab stint and its effect on production are unknown at this time.
CBS ordered 24 episodes of TV's No. 1 comedy this year and 18 have been completed. If Sheen does return within a couple of weeks, production could still complete the season. If it takes longer, CBS might have to live with fewer episodes.
CBS, Warner Bros. and Lorre declined to be interviewed. Sheen's publicist, Stan Rosenfield, issued a statement on Sheen's behalf: "As a preventative measure, Charlie Sheen has entered a rehabilitation facility...He has asked that his privacy be honored."
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Photo: Charlie Sheen. Credit: Associated Press
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He may be working on personal problems right now. But he'll be remembered for his brave patriotism with his "20 questions" and "open letter to the president". He took time and risked his career and reputation for his country for no personal gain. He will eventually be recognized for it.
Posted by: bisky | February 24, 2010 at 07:04 AM
I wish him the best, but isn't this rehab #17, or higher?
Just checking...
Posted by: R U Joking?! | February 24, 2010 at 09:13 AM
I suspect that there were two players in that argument, and that the wife should have been arrested as well.
Posted by: Tehachapian | February 24, 2010 at 10:01 AM
I had to laugh when I read this from Reuters On Yahoo.com
"Attention is focusing on Sheen-related contracts for the show. Two important deal provisions -- the "morals clause" in Sheen's contract with producer Warner Bros. TV and the "key man" language in the show's insurance policy -- might be driving forces behind what happens next."
LMAO MORALS? What do you think his character is? An angel sent from above? Give me a break!
P.S. I love the show. I love Charlie, Alan, Jake...and Evelyn's characters !!
Posted by: Barb | February 25, 2010 at 02:06 PM
booo i never will support this animal EVER.
i dont understand how people can watch this show?!?!
Posted by: janet | February 26, 2010 at 01:43 PM
I think Charlie Scheen should be fired from 2 and a half men.I wont buy any products that are addvertised on the show and I wont watch it any more He has a drug problem and has no respect for his familey's he dosn't deserve to be making the money he makes.
Posted by: anita | October 28, 2010 at 08:35 AM
I like Charilie Sheen as an actor and I like the show 2 and 1/2 men. come on people that show is very truth full in some cases. real life you can go through situations that are shown on this show.
as far as Charlie Sheens personal business, he knows he has to get help to fight the evils that are controlling him. Everyone one sins and asks for help. He's asking for help through his actions. It's a cry for help, from someone who is giving up on life. He just wants to do everything for attention that hes not getting in his life. There is something deeply inside him that needs understanding and help. mayb in rehab hes going to find it, give a check to a church that can help people like you than to a porn star. god help you and watch over you.
Posted by: gracie | January 31, 2011 at 06:35 PM