CBS Subs 'Mike & Molly' for 'Two and a Half Men,' Will Ferrell is Not the New 'Office' Boss and More

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CBS is enacting its first Charlie Sheen contingency plan: The network ordered two more episodes each of 'Mike & Molly' and 'Rules of Engagement' to help deal with any issues arising from the 'Two and a Half Men' star's absence, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Sheen began rehab this weekend after being hospitalized in the wake of a reportedly very wild party with some porn stars at his home. 'Two and a Half Men' went on immediate hiatus. THR reports that Sheen will be unable to work for three months while he undergoes treatment.

In other TV news ...

o. Richard Dreyfuss has signed on for a multi-episode arc on 'Parenthood.' The actor will appear in the final four episodes of the season as theater producer Gilliam T. Blount, an old friend of Zeke's who's looking for a comeback. [TV Line]

o. Will Ferrell's guest spot on 'The Office' will not turn into something bigger. Star Rainn Wilson confirmed that Ferrell's character will definitely not become the new Dunder Mifflin boss. [Entertainment Weekly]

o. 'The Daily Show' beat 'Conan' in the 18-34 demographic for the first time last last week. After a strong debut in November, 'Conan' has only managed to hold onto his lead in the 18-34 demo until this week, while 'The Daily Show' has beaten 'Conan' in the 18-49 demo since December. [Deadline]

 

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