was one of the most popular shows on CBS, drawing between 13 and 16 million viewers per season. It made stars from the cast and earned a host of TV awards. The show frequently had superstar guests, who came into Charlie's life, often as a love interest.
revolved around Charlie Harper (played by ), a promiscuous jingle writer whose brother, Alan Harper, and nephew, Jake Harper, move into his Malibu beach house after Alan’s wife filed for divorce.