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Lorre's Memoir: Scientology's Decade-Long Secret Revealed
13 Oct
Summary
- Chuck Lorre details a decade spent in Scientology.
- He recounts struggles with poverty, illness, and cults.
- Lorre criticizes some stars and producers in his memoir.
In his memoir, "Sitcom," Chuck Lorre offers an unflinching account of his life and career, including a surprising ten-year period spent within Scientology. Lorre joined the church as a young musician, even signing a billion-year contract, believing it could heal his dying father and later himself during a severe illness. He and his then-wife were excommunicated upon leaving, though the church did not aggressively pursue them due to their destitution.
Lorre admits his Scientology past was a source of embarrassment, choosing to reveal it now as a necessary step in his life's journey. The memoir also delves into his battles with alcoholism, poverty, life-threatening illness, and multiple failed marriages. He doesn't shy away from criticizing industry figures like "Roseanne" producer Carsey-Werner and former CBS boss Leslie Moonves, and expresses disappointment in the "Big Bang Theory" stars' reluctance to share wealth.
The acclaimed producer also theorizes that the 2007-2008 Writers Guild strike contributed to the rise of reality television, citing Donald Trump's "The Apprentice." Despite past conflicts, Lorre has notably reconciled with Charlie Sheen, even collaborating on his show 'Bookie' and featuring Sheen's blurb in his memoir, marking a significant repair after their "Two and a Half Men" fallout.
