TWO AND A HALF MEN REVIEW: SHEEN vs. KUTCHER

THE KUHNS REPORT

Hello America, and how is the world treating you?

This reply goes out to Angela B., from Laguna Hills, CA. Angela asked me for my opinion of rating the sitcom TWO AND A HALF MEN, comparing the old version with the new version. Sheen vs. Kutcher, in starring roles.

Okay, here it is:

The old series with Charlie Sheen was a very clever, funny show. It had great writer's and Sheen delivered the goods.  The entire cast worked well together in the Charlie Sheen episodes.

The new version is stale. Ashton Kutcher doesn't impress me as a comedian. In my opinion Kutcher lacks delivery, timing and stage presence.  And, it's not the writer's fault. They indeed write good material but it is not carried or delivered well  by Kutcher. He tries too hard to carry the lead in the show which comes across as overacting. Personally, Angela, I can't see the networks paying this guy the big bucks he receives. My source told me Kutcher gets $750,000 per episode, WOW! That's seems over the top for someone of Kutcher's acting talents.

True, Sheen was making much, much,more per episode but his acting abilities were exceptional as he interacted with the other cast members.

I know Sheen made some inappropriate comments regarding the producers and the show but he later apologized. My feelings is the producers should have made nice, used the policy: forgive and forget, maybe even cut Sheen's salary for an extended time. But I think they should have kept the show on air with Sheen in the starring role. - And, that's my opinion. Make your own decisions. You decide.

Bradley W. Kuhns, Ph.D., O.M.D.
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