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Lorre on Sheen Firing: 'Ratings Gold' Meltdown
18 Sep
Summary
- Chuck Lorre reflected on Charlie Sheen's 2011 firing from Two and a Half Men.
- Lorre called Sheen's meltdown 'ratings gold' from which everyone cashed in.
- Sheen and Lorre have since reconciled and worked together on a new show.
Chuck Lorre recently reflected on the 2011 dismissal of Charlie Sheen from their hit sitcom, "Two and a Half Men." Lorre characterized Sheen's highly publicized "meltdown" as a period of "ratings gold" that proved lucrative for everyone involved. The producer's comments came while promoting his memoir.
Sheen, who was earning nearly $2 million per episode at the time, has repeatedly expressed regret for the actions that led to his firing on March 7, 2011. He acknowledged personal struggles, including addiction and stress, describing his behavior as "desperately juvenile."
Despite the past conflict, Lorre and Sheen have since reconciled. Their renewed friendship was evident when Lorre invited Sheen to appear in the 2023 HBO Max comedy "Bookie." Lorre described the reunion as "healing" and noted Sheen's willingness to "make fun of himself."
