Chuck Lorre
“People Always Related to How Personal It Felt”: ‘THR Frontrunners’ Q&A With the Cast and Creators of ‘Young Sheldon’
In this edition of THR Frontrunners, the cast and creatives of CBS’ hit comedy series Young Sheldon joined Tyler Coates for a conversation about the seventh and final season at a live event hosted by the San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles. Stars Zoe Perry, Lance Barber and Annie Potts appeared with executive producers and […]
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Kristen Johnston to Star Opposite Leanne Morgan in Netflix Comedy
Kristen Johnston is headed to Netflix. The Emmy-winning 3rd Rock From the Sun grad has been tapped to star opposite comedian Leanne Morgan in the untitled Netflix project from co-creator Chuck Lorre. The muticamera sitcom, which was picked up with a 16-episode straight-to-series order last month, revolves around Leanne, whose life “takes an unexpected turn […]
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Leanne Morgan-Chuck Lorre Sitcom Lands Big Netflix Order
Netflix is investing in Leanne Morgan. The streamer has handed out a 16-episode, straight-to-series order for an untitled multicamera comedy starring the stand-up comedian. Comedy kingpin Chuck Lorre (Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men) co-created the series alongside Morgan and Susan McMartin. Netflix says the untitled comedy revolves around Leanne, whose life “takes […]
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Jon Cryer Shoots Down ‘Two and a Half Men’ Reboot Possibility
Jon Cryer isn’t jumping at the idea of a Two and a Half Men reboot with Charlie Sheen. During a recent appearance on The View, the actor was asked if he thought there could be an opportunity for a reboot of the hit CBS sitcom, which ran from 2003 to 2015, in the future. “Oh […]
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‘Young Sheldon’ Spinoff in the Works at CBS
The world of Big Bang Theory will likely live on at CBS. The network is re-teaming with exec producers Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland and Steve Molaro to develop a spinoff of their prequel series Young Sheldon. While deals are still being worked out and CBS and producers Warner Bros. Television declined to comment, sources say […]
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‘Bookie’ Renewed for Second Season at Max
Max is doubling down on Bookie. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has handed out a second-season pickup for the series from comedy kingpin Chuck Lorre. From creators Nick Bakay and Lorre and starring and based on the comedy of Sebastian Maniscalco, Bookie bowed Nov. 30 and wrapped its first-season run Dec. 21. “The collaboration between […]
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Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Donates $10M to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to Support Research Education for Underrepresented Students
Chuck Lorre is committing millions to help educate the next generation of scientists and medical professionals. Through his Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, the super producer has pledged a total of $10 million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to support research education for high school and college students from under-resourced communities throughout greater Los Angeles. The […]
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Chuck Lorre on His Broadcast Future and Reuniting With Charlie Sheen (on Max’s ‘Bookie’)
Welcome to the 239th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast. Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as […]
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‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Ending With Season 5 on CBS
Are Chuck Lorre’s days on broadcast television coming to an end? CBS on Wednesday announced that its Lorre-produced comedy Bob Hearts Abishola will end with its upcoming fifth season, with the series finale set for May 13. The comedy starring Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku joins fellow Lorre-produced series Young Sheldon in coming to a […]
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‘Young Sheldon’ to End With Season 7 on CBS
It’s official: The upcoming seventh season of CBS’ Young Sheldon will be its last. The prequel series to The Big Bang Theory will return Feb. 15 and wrap its run with an hourlong series finale May 16. “As a prequel to one of the biggest comedies, Young Sheldon proved lightning can strike twice,” said Amy […]
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Chuck Lorre on “Crowning Moment” With Eponymous Family Clinic
When Chuck Lorre and his Chuck Lorre Family Foundation gifted the Venice Family Clinic a $7 million donation in early 2022 for its modernization update at 604 Rose Ave., the super producer said when renovations were complete, the clinic would continue to be “an oasis of hope for generations to come.” The results of the […]
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Bad Robot, Greg Berlanti, Chuck Lorre Among Overall Deals Suspended at Warners
The WGA strike has reached the upper echelon of overall deals at Warner Bros. Television Group. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the studio has suspended a number of overall deals for its top creatives including J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot (Duster), Greg Berlanti (Superman & Lois), Chuck Lorre (Bob Hearts Abishola), Bill Lawrence (Shrinking), John […]
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