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Nice To Meet You, Walden Schmidt
"Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt" is the ninth season premiere of the American sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'' and the 178th episode overall. The first appearance of Ashton Kutcher as Walden Schmidt, "an internet billionaire with a broken heart", it was written by series creators Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn, along with Eddie Gorodetsky and Jim Patterson, and directed by James Widdoes. It is the first episode without former lead Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper and aired on September 19, 2011, on CBS. The episode was watched by 28.74 million viewers on its original American broadcast, making it the most watched episode of ''Two and a Half Men''. Despite this, the episode received mixed reviews from critics, mostly for its cast replacement and poor improv, though Sheen was reported to have enjoyed the episode and praised Kutcher's performance. Plot Picking up where " That Darn Priest" left off, it is revealed that Charlie Harper is dead, having been killed in an accident, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Two And A Half Men
Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn that aired on CBS for 12 seasons from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015. The series originally starred Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, a hedonistic jingle writer, alongside Jon Cryer as his uptight brother Alan and Angus T. Jones as Alan's son Jake. Supporting roles were played by Holland Taylor, Marin Hinkle, Conchata Ferrell, and Melanie Lynskey. In February 2011, CBS halted production for the rest of the eighth season after Sheen entered drug rehabilitation and made disparaging comments about Lorre. Sheen's contract was terminated the following month. Ashton Kutcher was then hired for the ninth season onward to star as Walden Schmidt, a billionaire who buys Charlie's house after Charlie’s death. Angus T. Jones reduced his role starting in season 10, citing a religious awakening and dissatisfaction with the show's content. He later left the show, appearing only briefly in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Martin Mull
Martin Eugene Mull (, August 18, 1943 – June 27, 2024) was an American actor, musician, and painter. He became known on '' Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,'' its spin-off '' Fernwood 2 Night,'' and '' America 2 Night.'' Other notable roles included Colonel Mustard in the 1985 film '' Clue'', Leon Carp on ''Roseanne'', Willard Kraft on ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', Vlad Masters / Vlad Plasmius on '' Danny Phantom'', and Gene Parmesan on '' Arrested Development''. He had a recurring role on ''Two and a Half Men'' as Russell, a drug-using, humorous pharmacist. Early life and education Mull was born in Chicago, the son of Betty Mull, an actress and director, and Harold Mull, an acoustics engineer. He moved with his family to North Ridgeville, Ohio, when he was two years old. They lived there until he was 15 years old when his family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from New Canaan High School. Mull studied painting and graduated in 1965 from the Rhode Islan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company, technology conglomerate headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975, the company became influential in the History of personal computers#The early 1980s and home computers, rise of personal computers through software like Windows, and the company has since expanded to Internet services, cloud computing, video gaming and other fields. Microsoft is the List of the largest software companies, largest software maker, one of the Trillion-dollar company, most valuable public U.S. companies, and one of the List of most valuable brands, most valuable brands globally. Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. It rose to dominate the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS in the mid-1980s, followed by Windows. During the 41 years from 1980 to 2021 Microsoft released 9 versions of MS-DOS with a median frequen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Attempted Suicide
A suicide attempt is an act in which an individual tries to kill themselves but survives. Mental health professionals discourage describing suicide attempts as "failed" or "unsuccessful", as doing so may imply that a suicide resulting in death is a successful or desirable outcome. Epidemiology In the United States, the National Institute of Mental Health reports there are 11 nonfatal suicide attempts for every suicide death. The American Association of Suicidology reports higher numbers, stating that there are 25 suicide attempts for every suicide completion. The ratio of suicide attempts to suicide death is about 25:1 in youths, compared to about 4:1 in elderly. A 2008 review found that nonfatal self-injury is more common in women, and a separate study from 2008/2009 found suicidal thoughts higher among females, as well as significant differences between genders for suicide planning and suicide attempts. Suicide attempts are more common among adolescents in developing countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian-American actress, model and media personality. She rose to prominence after being selected as the February 1990 ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month. She went on to make regular appearances on the magazine's cover and held the record for the most ''Playboy'' covers by any individual. Anderson began her acting career on the ABC sitcom ''Home Improvement'' (1991–1993, 1997), before receiving international recognition for starring as "C.J." Parker in the drama series ''Baywatch'' (1992–1997), which further cemented her status as a sex symbol. In 1995, personal home videos of Anderson with her then-husband Tommy Lee were stolen and sold as a sex tape, which resulted in a legal fight and made her the subject of controversy. Anderson starred as Vallery Irons in the syndicated series ''V.I.P.'' (1998–2002) and as Skyler Dayton in the Fox sitcom '' Stacked'' (2005–2006). Her film credits include ''Barb Wire'' (199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dharma & Greg
''Dharma & Greg'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC for five seasons from September 24, 1997, to April 30, 2002, with a total of 119 episodes. The show starred Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson as Dharma and Greg Montgomery, a couple who married on their first date despite being polar opposites. The series was co-produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, More-Medavoy Productions and 4 to 6 Foot Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The show's theme song was written and performed by composer Dennis C. Brown. Created by executive producers Dottie Dartland and Chuck Lorre, the comedy took much of its inspiration from culture-clash "fish out of water" situations. The show earned eight Golden Globe nominations, six Emmy Award nominations, and six Satellite Award nominations. Elfman earned a Golden Globe in 1999 for Best Actress. Show summary Free-spirited yoga instructor/dog trainer Dharma Finkelstein and straight-laced lawyer Greg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Alan Harper (Two And A Half Men)
The American sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'', created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn, premiered on CBS September 22, 2003. Lorre and Aronsohn are also its executive producers. The show initially centers on seven characters: the brothers Charlie and Alan Harper; Jake Harper, the son of Alan and his first ex-wife; Judith Harper-Melnick, Alan's first ex-wife, Herb's ex-wife, and Jake and Milly's mother; Rose, one of Charlie's previous one-night stands who continuously stalks him; Evelyn Harper, Charlie and Alan's wealthy, five-time widowed, bisexual mother, and Jake's grandmother; and finally Berta, Charlie's sharp-tongued housekeeper, who later joins the main cast starting with season 2 after playing a major recurring role throughout the first season. In season 9, the show is revamped when Charlie is struck and killed by a moving train. Walden Schmidt replaces him as the new owner of the beach house. He is a recently divorced internet billionaire. In season eleven, Jake moves to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Charlie Harper (Two And A Half Men)
Charles "Charlie" Francis Harper is a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists in the CBS sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'' during the first eight seasons of the series. Played by actor Charlie Sheen, the character of Charlie Harper is loosely based on Sheen himself. The show has garnered him four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and two Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Series. Although the character was written off after the end of the eighth season, the character was reprised for one episode of the ninth season by Kathy Bates, which resulted in her winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and in the series finale, " Of Course He's Dead". After being expelled from Juilliard School, Charlie moved back to Los Angeles with the intention of becoming a film composer. He met a commercial producer who listened to Charlie's work; thus began his c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Charlie Sheen
Carlos Irwin Estévez (born September 3, 1965), known professionally as Charlie Sheen, is an American actor. He is known as a leading man in film and television. Sheen has received numerous accolades including a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 1994, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Charlie Sheen followed in the footsteps of his father Martin Sheen in becoming an actor. He starred in many successful films such as ''Red Dawn'' (1984), ''Platoon (film), Platoon'' (1986), ''Wall Street (1987 film), Wall Street'' (1987), ''Eight Men Out'' (1988), ''Young Guns (film), Young Guns'' (1988), ''The Rookie (1990 film), The Rookie'' (1990), ''The Three Musketeers (1993 film), The Three Musketeers'' (1993), and ''The Arrival (1996 film), The Arrival'' (1996). In the 2000s, when Sheen replaced Michael J. Fox as the star of American Broadcasting Company, ABC's ''Spin City'', his portrayal of Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Walden Schmidt
The American sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'', created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn, premiered on CBS September 22, 2003. Lorre and Aronsohn are also its executive producers. The show initially centers on seven characters: the brothers Charlie and Alan Harper; Jake Harper, the son of Alan and his first ex-wife; Judith Harper-Melnick, Alan's first ex-wife, Herb's ex-wife, and Jake and Milly's mother; Rose, one of Charlie's previous one-night stands who continuously stalks him; Evelyn Harper, Charlie and Alan's wealthy, five-time widowed, bisexual mother, and Jake's grandmother; and finally Berta, Charlie's sharp-tongued housekeeper, who later joins the main cast starting with season 2 after playing a major recurring role throughout the first season. In season 9, the show is revamped when Charlie is struck and killed by a moving train. Walden Schmidt replaces him as the new owner of the beach house. He is a recently divorced internet billionaire. In season eleven, Jake moves to Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ashton Kutcher
Christopher Ashton Kutcher (; born February 7, 1978) is an American actor, producer and entrepreneur. His accolades include a People's Choice Award and fifteen Teen Choice Awards, in addition to a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. Kutcher began his acting career portraying Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom ''That '70s Show'' (1998–2006). He made his film debut in the romantic comedy '' Coming Soon'' (1999), followed by the comedy film '' Dude, Where's My Car?'' (2000), which was a box office success. In 2003, Kutcher starred in the romantic comedies '' Just Married'' and '' My Boss's Daughter''. That year, he created and produced the television series ''Punk'd'', also serving as host for the first eight of its ten seasons. Kutcher starred in the science fiction film ''The Butterfly Effect'' (2004) and had a voice role in '' Open Season'' (2006). Kutcher appeared in more romantic comedies, including '' Guess Who'' (2005), '' A Lot Like Love'' (2005), '' What Happens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Two And A Half Men Season 9
The ninth season of the American television sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'' aired on CBS from September 19, 2011 to May 14, 2012. The season saw Ashton Kutcher joining the cast as Walden Schmidt. This season is the first without the show's previous star Charlie Sheen, and features a rebooted plot, marking a major change in the series by focusing on Alan and Jake coping with life after the death of Charlie, with help from their new best friend and housemate, Walden, a dot-com billionaire who is in the process of being divorced by his wife. The trio bond and form a surrogate family unit. This was the last season to air on Mondays. Cast Main Note: The billing for the regular characters changed in the opening credits this season in that Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher are listed at the same time and Conchata Ferrell is listed before Marin Hinkle. The Complete Ninth Season DVD cover dropped Marin Hinkle's name and character from the cast list altogether, and CBS press releases for seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
