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Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones originally starred in this long-running sitcom about a hedonistic jingle writer whose life is complicated when his uptight brother and nephew move in. What is the name of this show?

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Two and a Half Men — television

The popular sitcom featuring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones as its original stars is indeed "Two and a Half Men (Review)." The show, which premiered in 2003 and ran for twelve seasons, centered on the lives of the Harper brothers, Charlie and Alan, and Alan's son, Jake. Charlie Harper, played by Sheen, was a wealthy, hedonistic jingle writer living a carefree bachelor life in a Malibu beach house. His world is dramatically altered when his uptight, recently divorced brother, Alan (Cryer), and Alan's young son, Jake (Jones), move in, creating a dynamic of contrasting personalities and humorous situations.

The series ran for 12 seasons on CBS, from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015, totaling 262 episodes. The "two and a half men" in the title referred to Charlie, Alan, and Jake, with Jake representing the "half" as he grew from a child to a teenager over the course of the show. The show experienced a significant shift in its later years when Charlie Sheen was fired in 2011 after the eighth season due to personal issues and public comments about the show's creator. Ashton Kutcher then joined the cast as billionaire Walden Schmidt, who buys Charlie's house, and the series continued with a new dynamic. Angus T. Jones, who played Jake, also saw his role reduced in later seasons due to college commitments.

Interestingly, Jon Cryer, who portrayed Alan Harper, was the only actor to appear in every single episode of the show's twelve-year run. Before his departure, Charlie Sheen was one of the highest-paid actors on television, reportedly earning $1.8 million per episode. The show was a significant success for CBS, receiving numerous awards and nominations throughout its run, including multiple Emmy nominations for its cast members.