EXCLUSIVE: Compromise Could Put Charlie Sheen Back On TV: Inside The Two And A Half Men Negotiations

Posted on Mar 07, 2011 @ 09:40AM

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CBS and Warner Bros. Television could install a new head writer/producer to oversee Two and a Half Men under a secret compromise deal being suggested to return Charlie Sheen to the hit sitcom, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

"Charlie is a big fan of Don Reo, a producer and writer who joined 'Men' last year and currently holds the title of consulting producer," said a production source with knowledge of the plan.

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"It's been suggested that a compromise deal could be struck: Reo could take on the main role and essentially become a point person for Charlie, ensuring he avoids the regular contact he once had with Chuck Lorre."

Sheen and Lorre's clash is the backdrop for the show canceling its final eight episodes this season. The actor has spoken out often and strongly against the show's executive producer and co-creator and Lorre has made his feelings about Sheen clearly known through the "vanity cards" at the end of episdoes.

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The source suggested the proposed deal would install Reo, a highly-talented television veteran, into the supervising chair as a kind-of peacemaker in a move that would allow Lorre to take a back seat from 'Men' and focus on his two other money-making machines, CBS sitcoms The Big Bang Theory and Mike & Molly.

Lorre could retain top billing with his executive producer and creator credits, the source added. Said the insider: "Chuck wouldn't lose out, financially, at all."

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It is not yet known if Lorre is open to the deal.

Sheen hinted to RadarOnline.com in an exclusive video interview that if 'Men' was to return to the airwaves for a ninth season, there would have to be some personnel changes.   "It's going to be brilliant," said Sheen, adding: "Because we're going to do it differently. Watch me."   When asked if Lorre would be involved, he said: "I don't know."   In a radio interview last Friday, the 45-year-old expressed more optimism that he's going to return to show and said it felt like "all parties" were coming to a working understanding to get back to making TV's top-rated show.   "Absolutely the gig's coming back, I have absolute faith in that," Sheen said, noting again that he sees "a few adjustments" in the future.

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Before that, Sheen's lawyer Marty Singer fired off a blistering five-page letter to CBS and Warner. Bros. in which he threatened litigation, asserting that Sheen's contract was violated.   Singer, one of LA's top lawyers, threatened the companies with a lawsuit if Sheen isn't paid the full amount for the rest of this season and said Sheen is ready to work next season too.

Reo wrote two episodes of 'Men' last season; 'Skunk, Dog, Crap and Ketchup' and 'That Darn Priest.' He wrote three episodes in season seven.   He is also the brains behind Fox's Brothers, starring former NFL star Michael Strahan.   He previously created the TV shows Blossom and The John Larroquette Show for NBC and My Wife and Kids for ABC and wrote for Everybody Hates Chris, M*A*S*H, Rhoda and The Golden Girls.

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You guys at ROL are slow- Warner Bros just announced they fired his ass.

by areyouforsure
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 5:40pm

I wouldn't mess with the writers of this show.

by sidney
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 5:09pm

I do not think there is an insurance company that will give the show insurance on Charlie. Would YOU??

by Bjan
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 1:48pm

The show's gonna tank--What's funny about this guy palying himself on TV? Is it just a sad reality shown now? Maybe they figure to capitalize on the trainwreck.

by JimmyB
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 11:09am

NOT . Character is a single man that likes dating. Charlie is a drug addict with 5 children that has plead guilty to assault of women. VERY DIFFERENT

by Bjan
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 1:50pm

CBS is crazy to walk away from this guy. He is wickedly funny and talented. Gary Bussey long lost bro

by Barbie Doll
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 10:48am

Seems like he's found a home--tweetin' and u-streamin'. Let's see if he makes $1.8M/week doin' that.

by JimmyB
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 10:32am

I think CBS is dumber and more desperate thatn Charlie Sheen if they let him back on the air after his
ungrateful rant against them. Have some class CBS and tell him "Go AWAY, "Winning".

by 19shelleygirl
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 9:49am

Doesn't matter. We'll NEVER watch this show again if he is in it. I can't even tolerate the reruns anymore. Too much like watching him in real life.

by NotSoSpaceyAfterAll
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 9:44am

Sorry, CBS... I'm done watching that serial abuser of women. Take away the drugs, alcohol, and unfortunates and what you still have is a man who should be in jail for Domestic Violence. It isn't funny anymore.

by metalmavin
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 9:43am