Two & A Half Men Co-Stars Who's Funnier, Charlie Or Ashton? & The Winner Ain't Ashton - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-21-2011, 10:54 AM

It was the season premiere that ate its competition: 28.7 million viewers for Two and a Half Men with its new star Ashton Kutcher. But Charlie Sheen, who was axed by his old CBS bosses, did just fine with record-breaking numbers over at Comedy Central, which aired the ex-star's potty-mouth roast on the same night.

So who really won? Charlie or Ashton?

Well, according to Charlie's old colleagues...

Stunningly, it was Charlie.

Here's what two of Sheen's old worker-bees had to say:

"[Ashton] is really a nice guy. Just a nice guy. And he's OK on set. He gets the job done—that's what we all want."

If you're thinking this a slightly less than glowing review, listen to how another former colleague of Charlie's (who's also still employed by the show), broke it down about Demi's husband:

"He's just not as funny as Charlie. Not that we'd want Charlie back if you doubled our salaries."

You hear that?

The guys (and gals) who were having trouble paying their mortgages during one of Sheen's notorious AWOL meltdowns, do not—repeat—do not want him back.

They are very, very clear about that.

But they also freely volunteer that the show, in their veteran opinions, "just isn't the same anymore," and that they find Sheen's substitute to be more of a "safe replacement."

Wonder if the rest of the country will ultimately agree with the crew following that huge opening night?

Read more: http://www.eonline.com/news/the_awfu...#ixzz1YbAqeiw3

Marvo301 · 09-21-2011, 12:48 PM

This is hardly a fair comparison considering Charlie was on the show for eight seasons and Ashton has been on the show for one episode! Give Ashton more time to get comfortable and establish his character before making these kinds of comparisons.

AB · 09-21-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

This is hardly a fair comparison considering Charlie was on the show for eight seasons and Ashton has been on the show for one episode! Give Ashton more time to get comfortable and establish his character before making these kinds of comparisons.

I thought he did okay & like you said this is just one episode. Everyone has to get used to this new character.

Janice · 09-22-2011, 01:33 PM

I thought Ashton did a great job. I really like him and despise Sheen, so who knows how much of that comes into play. I really hope that the show lasts a few more years, just to bother Sheen. The best kind of Truther is a pissed off Truther.

Chocolate Moose · 09-23-2011, 02:17 PM

Ashton IS funny. No one is taking that away from him. But Charlie was funnier on that show.

09-21-2011, 10:54 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Two & A Half Men Co-Stars Who's Funnier, Charlie Or Ashton? & The Winner Ain't Ashton It was the season premiere that ate its competition: 28.7 million viewers for Two and a Half Men with its new star Ashton Kutcher. But Charlie Sheen, who was axed by his old CBS bosses, did just fine with record-breaking numbers over at Comedy Central, which aired the ex-star's potty-mouth roast on the same night. So who really won? Charlie or Ashton? Well, according to Charlie's old colleagues... Stunningly, it was Charlie. Here's what two of Sheen's old worker-bees had to say: "[Ashton] is really a nice guy. Just a nice guy. And he's OK on set. He gets the job done—that's what we all want." If you're thinking this a slightly less than glowing review, listen to how another former colleague of Charlie's (who's also still employed by the show), broke it down about Demi's husband: "He's just not as funny as Charlie. Not that we'd want Charlie back if you doubled our salaries." You hear that? The guys (and gals) who were having trouble paying their mortgages during one of Sheen's notorious AWOL meltdowns, do not—repeat—do not want him back. They are very, very clear about that. But they also freely volunteer that the show, in their veteran opinions, "just isn't the same anymore," and that they find Sheen's substitute to be more of a "safe replacement." Wonder if the rest of the country will ultimately agree with the crew following that huge opening night? Read more: http://www.eonline.com/news/the_awfu...#ixzz1YbAqeiw3
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09-21-2011, 12:48 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	This is hardly a fair comparison considering Charlie was on the show for eight seasons and Ashton has been on the show for one episode! Give Ashton more time to get comfortable and establish his character before making these kinds of comparisons.
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09-23-2011, 02:17 PM	#5
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,899	Ashton IS funny. No one is taking that away from him. But Charlie was funnier on that show.
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09-22-2011, 01:33 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I thought Ashton did a great job. I really like him and despise Sheen, so who knows how much of that comes into play. I really hope that the show lasts a few more years, just to bother Sheen. The best kind of Truther is a pissed off Truther.