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Legendary TV Producer & Writer, Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre is a legendary television producer, writer, and showrunner behind some of the biggest sitcoms of the past several decades, including The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Young Sheldon, Mom, Dharma & Greg, and The Kominsky Method. His new memoir, Sitcom, is out now and looks back on his life and career in television, including the hits, failures, behind-the-scenes stories, personal struggles, and experiences that shaped his comedy.IN THE NEWS: Nithya Raman is left scrambling when asked to name a police chief she admires. Sen. Lindsey Graham faces explosive allegations that he routinely hired male sex workers while handling highly sensitive national security material. Plus, a man is accused of watching porn and masturbating in first class on a United flight out of California, and the Irish government draws attention for an ad encouraging grandparents to ask permission before hugging their grandchildren as part of a broader consent campaign.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH CHUCK LORRE:BOOK: “Sitcom” - OUT NOWFOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON: INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobsonLIVE SHOWS: October 30 - Atlanta, GAOctober 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)November 1 - Atlanta, GANovember 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)November 13 - Napa, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineTry High Flavanol Cocoa (Stem Cells & Nitric Oxide): (COLUMBUS DAY BUY ONE GET ONE FREE + FREE NMN FOR 48HRS  ONLY!): https://blackforestsupplements.com/adamchime.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Duration
1h 48m
Broadcast on
26 Oct 2026
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Chuck Lorre is a legendary television producer, writer, and showrunner behind some of the biggest sitcoms of the past several decades, including The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Young Sheldon, Mom, Dharma & Greg, and The Kominsky Method. His new memoir, Sitcom, is out now and looks back on his life and career in television, including the hits, failures, behind-the-scenes stories, personal struggles, and experiences that shaped his comedy.


IN THE NEWS: Nithya Raman is left scrambling when asked to name a police chief she admires. Sen. Lindsey Graham faces explosive allegations that he routinely hired male sex workers while handling highly sensitive national security material. Plus, a man is accused of watching porn and masturbating in first class on a United flight out of California, and the Irish government draws attention for an ad encouraging grandparents to ask permission before hugging their grandchildren as part of a broader consent campaign.



GET IT ON!


FOR MORE WITH CHUCK LORRE:

BOOK: “Sitcom” - OUT NOW


FOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON: 

INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobson


LIVE SHOWS: 

  • October 30 - Atlanta, GA
  • October 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)
  • November 1 - Atlanta, GA
  • November 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)
  • November 13 - Napa, CA



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Chuck Lorre is a legendary television producer, writer, and showrunner behind some of the biggest sitcoms of the past several decades, including The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Young Sheldon, Mom, Dharma & Greg, and The Kominsky Method. His new memoir, Sitcom, is out now and looks back on his life and career in television, including the hits, failures, behind-the-scenes stories, personal struggles, and experiences that shaped his comedy.IN THE NEWS: Nithya Raman is left scrambling when asked to name a police chief she admires. Sen. Lindsey Graham faces explosive allegations that he routinely hired male sex workers while handling highly sensitive national security material. Plus, a man is accused of watching porn and masturbating in first class on a United flight out of California, and the Irish government draws attention for an ad encouraging grandparents to ask permission before hugging their grandchildren as part of a broader consent campaign.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH CHUCK LORRE:BOOK: “Sitcom” - OUT NOWFOR MORE WITH ANDREW HOBSON: INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE: @andrewfhobsonLIVE SHOWS: October 30 - Atlanta, GAOctober 31 - Atlanta, GA (2 Shows)November 1 - Atlanta, GANovember 7 - Bellflower, CA (2 Shows)November 13 - Napa, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineTry High Flavanol Cocoa (Stem Cells & Nitric Oxide): (COLUMBUS DAY BUY ONE GET ONE FREE + FREE NMN FOR 48HRS  ONLY!): https://blackforestsupplements.com/adamchime.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tv See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.