Here's a funny story that happened just after the cast and crew of Two and a Half Men wrapped the episode in which Gracie has a small role as a Guest Star:

Gracie wanted to take a couple of pics with the members of the cast.  So, after getting permission to take a few personal pictures, we were first able to ask Jon Cryer (Jake) if he would take a picture with Gracie.  Of course, he obliged and I took a nice picture of Gracie with Jon.

Then, Gracie asked Charlie Sheen, who was standing nearby, if he would mind taking a picture with her.  Once again, of course, Charlie was happy to do a nice favor and take a picture with Gracie.

As I was the photog, Mr. Sheen asked Gracie, "Is this your Dad?"

Gracie answered that I was and then she proceeded to make the introductions.

I stepped forward and thought I said, "I'm Kurt.  It's nice to meet you, Charlie."

Charlie gave me a quizzical look as he stuck out his arm to shake my hand and said, "You're Charlie?"

I moronically answered, "No, I'm Kurt.  You're Charlie..."

Charlie smiled back while shaking my hand with a look in his eyes that said, "Uh, OK?"

I tried to throw myself a life-line by quickly adding, "I was saying 'it is nice to meet you, Charlie."

Charlie graciously allowed the matter to rest and proceeded to take a very nice picture with Gracie at which time she and him exchanged pleasantries and we were on our way to try to find Angus T. Jones for a quick picture.

Unfortunately, Angus and his mom had already left.  That was too bad because Gracie really enjoyed her scene with Angus and wanted to get a personal picture with him.  Hopefully, she'll get another chance on another day.

Gracie had a great experience and the entire cast, crew and families/friends of the cast were incredibly wonderful to both Gracie and I all week.  Angus' mother, Carrie, seemed great and she was very nice to me as a newbie parent on set.  Angus is clearly a great kid and watching him perform made it easy to see that he is a big reason Two and a Half Men is such a huge hit.

Kimberly Quinn, a significant recurring Guest Star on the show and a central character for the episode, was also really nice.  There are people who have a knack for helping you feel like you belong when you are a new person.  Kimberly had that quality and that's something you don't always associate with "stars".  I'm sure most of us can all think of a situation where we were the new person and there were a couple of folks who took the time to talk to you and help you feel at ease.  If you can, then you know what a difference a couple of friendly conversations can be in those situations.

Gracie Maddox Update:

Gracie couldn't be more excited to be filming her first major television episode for the hit situation comedy, Two and a Half Men.  The episode shoots starting Tuesday at Warner Brothers studios in Burbank, California.  My understanding is that the episode will be the first new post-strike episode aired.

So, watch your local listings for new episodes of Two and a Half Men!