Chuck Lorre thinks the industry should f*ck off if they aren’t interested in sitcoms.
Lorre was asked about TV executives not being interested in sitcoms anymore at the summer 2024 TCA Press Tour. He said doesn’t worry about what the industry thinks is popular or viable:
“F*ck ’em. You’re asking me if I have a macro view of these things, I don’t. I try and pursue things that I’m excited about that I think are wonderful, that working with people that I love and admire and telling stories that I think are great stories to tell, and the potential of making people laugh is a wonderful thing to do. When you come home at night, did you make people laugh? That’s not a bad day.”
Lorre created popular shows like ‘Cybill,’ ‘Dharma & Greg,’ ‘Two and a Half Men,’ ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Young Sheldon,’ and ‘Mom.’
He Stays Away From ‘Trendy’ Things
Later in the interview, Lorre said he tries to stay away from what’s trendy in the industry:
“What the industry perceives of as viable is not — that’s none of my business, actually. I just I try and stay focused on doing stuff that I love and hoping people that — when I think something is wonderful, I hope people agree with me. I can’t guarantee it, but that’s the hope of it.”
Lorre’s latest show is ‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.’ It’s a spinoff of ‘Young Sheldon.’ It follows Georgie Cooper and Mandy McAllister, two teenage parents. Montana Jordan and Emily Osment will return as Georgie and Mandy. The show will focus on their marriage and the challenges they face.
‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ premieres on October 17 on CBS.
