CBS has officially given multiyear greenlights to Warner Bros. TV’s “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory,” confirming weeks of speculation about the pickups of the Chuck Lorre-produced comedies. In addition, Warners has dropped its legal action against CBS regarding license fees for “Men.” ...
Blockbuster comedies such as “Friends” and “Seinfeld” left prime time years ago, but Must-See TV is alive and well. It just moved to CBS. While many in the industry have been wringing their hands (and flapping their jaws) about the supposed death of the sitcom, the network that introduced Americans to...
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Starting with “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Nina Tassler and Wendi Trilling have been instrumental in CBS’s comedy comeback. The duo first began working together in 1997, when Ms. Tassler came to CBS with Leslie Moonves. Ms. Trilling was already at the network, having joined in 1990 as a staffer in the...
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Chuck Lorre, creator of “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory,” said he’s “enthusiastic” about the prospect of multiyear renewals for his two CBS comedies. “It’s a remarkable thing to have happen,” Mr. Lorre told TelevisionWeek Tuesday. “Everyone involved in the show gets to think long-term as...
Chuck Lorre, executive producer and creator of CBS’ “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory,” may seem quiet, but he’s definitely not shy with his opinions, whether doling them out in person, online or after every episode on his production company’s vanity cards. He’s tussled with critics who deride...
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Sarah Gilbert is paying a return visit to "The Big Bang Theory." Chuck Lorre, co-creator of the CBS comedy, said Ms. Gilbert "will be in a bunch of episodes" during the show's upcoming season. He made the announcement at a Comic-Con panel to promote his Warner Bros. TV-produced...