Chuck Lorre Says CBS “Hated” Melissa McCarthy Casting In ‘Mike & Molly’: “They Wanted A Hot Young Woman”

Chuck Lorre reveals in his memoir that CBS wanted a ‘hot young woman’ for the lead role in Mike & Molly, but he cast Melissa McCarthy instead.

The show went on to win multiple awards and run for six seasons.

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