“Two and a Half Men” TV star says no disrespect intended
Actor Angus T Jones apologises for disrespecting the creator, cast and crew of the raunchy TV comedy.
“Two and a Half Men” teen actor Angus T Jones, who caused a media furor by calling his own show filth, apologised for disrespecting the creator, cast and crew of the raunchy TV comedy.
19-year-old Jones distaste for the show was prompted by a his new-found Christian beliefs. He did not retract his YouTube appeal to fans to stop watching the show, nor his own claims of discomfort at being part of one of the top-rated comedies on US television.
“Without qualification, I am grateful to and have the highest regard and respect for all of the wonderful people on ‘Two and a Half Men.’ I have worked with them over the past ten years, and they have become an extension of my family,” Jones, who plays fun-loving teen Jake Harper, said in a statement.
“I apologise if my remarks reflect me showing indifference to and disrespect of my colleagues and a lack of appreciation of the extraordinary opportunity of which I have been blessed. I never intended that,” he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 29th, 2012.
19-year-old Jones distaste for the show was prompted by a his new-found Christian beliefs. He did not retract his YouTube appeal to fans to stop watching the show, nor his own claims of discomfort at being part of one of the top-rated comedies on US television.
“Without qualification, I am grateful to and have the highest regard and respect for all of the wonderful people on ‘Two and a Half Men.’ I have worked with them over the past ten years, and they have become an extension of my family,” Jones, who plays fun-loving teen Jake Harper, said in a statement.
“I apologise if my remarks reflect me showing indifference to and disrespect of my colleagues and a lack of appreciation of the extraordinary opportunity of which I have been blessed. I never intended that,” he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 29th, 2012.