Several Campaigns Have Started For Charlie Sheen to Host 'SNL,' Should NBC Do It? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-06-2011, 01:22 PM

It worked for Betty White, but would it be too dangerous with Charlie Sheen? No doubt about it, it would probably bring in record numbers for NBC. At this point, what does NBC have to lose? They need to take risks to get back on top, but is having Sheen host a LIVE show a bit too risky?

catlover79 · 03-06-2011, 04:13 PM

HECK NO!!!!

Dr. Thong · 03-06-2011, 04:33 PM

Purely speculative, but I'm sure Lorne Michaels and his producers have considered it. I mean, like him or no, Sheen is the tabloid topic du jour and an appearance would generate ratings.

But they have to wonder if Sheen would be stable enough to make it through to Saturday and would it be worth the headaches he'd put them through?

My guess: It probably won't happen.

Family Ties Forever! · 03-06-2011, 05:03 PM

I think it would be a bad idea. I think that the more attention given to Charlie Sheen the more he might think his current behavior is acceptable. The last thing he needs is more encouragement to continue on the path he's on.

With him claining to have tiger blood.... I'm surprised he's not in a padded room somewhere. He honestly needs some real help and the sooner the better, imo.

70s show watcher · 03-06-2011, 09:47 PM

he hosted years ago and did a great job but in the shape that hes in right now it would be a disaster for both him and the show

McGillicuddy · 03-06-2011, 09:57 PM

Don't worry! I'm sure a "reality" show is in the works for Charlie for his next gig, if he lives long enough!

retrofan05 · 03-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Not only would it be a bad idea, but I don't think he is physically or mentally capable of doing it. The whole show would be a train wreck.

catlover79 · 03-08-2011, 02:18 PM

^ Exactly.

robyrob · 03-08-2011, 05:47 PM

i think it'd be a good show - better than a lot of the hosts they've had the past couple of seasons.

...and i'd like to see if he could maintain any "character" other than Charlie Harper for longer than a couple of minutes at a time.

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03-06-2011, 04:33 PM	#3
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Purely speculative, but I'm sure Lorne Michaels and his producers have considered it. I mean, like him or no, Sheen is the tabloid topic du jour and an appearance would generate ratings. But they have to wonder if Sheen would be stable enough to make it through to Saturday and would it be worth the headaches he'd put them through? My guess: It probably won't happen.
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Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I think it would be a bad idea. I think that the more attention given to Charlie Sheen the more he might think his current behavior is acceptable. The last thing he needs is more encouragement to continue on the path he's on. With him claining to have tiger blood.... I'm surprised he's not in a padded room somewhere. He honestly needs some real help and the sooner the better, imo.
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03-08-2011, 05:47 PM	#9
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,194	i think it'd be a good show - better than a lot of the hosts they've had the past couple of seasons. ...and i'd like to see if he could maintain any "character" other than Charlie Harper for longer than a couple of minutes at a time.
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03-06-2011, 09:47 PM	#5
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	he hosted years ago and did a great job but in the shape that hes in right now it would be a disaster for both him and the show

03-06-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Don't worry! I'm sure a "reality" show is in the works for Charlie for his next gig, if he lives long enough!

03-08-2011, 02:05 PM	#7
retrofan05 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,111	Not only would it be a bad idea, but I don't think he is physically or mentally capable of doing it. The whole show would be a train wreck.

03-08-2011, 02:18 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	^ Exactly.