United Kingdom, Oct. 13 -- Chuck Lorre pushed back after CBS wanted to snub Melissa McCarthy in favour of a slimmer actress for Mike and Molly.

The 73-year-old TV legend, who has also created the likes of The Big Bang Theory and Two And A Half Men, has recalled defending the 56-year-old star after executives pushed for a "hot young woman" for the role.

In his new memoir Sitcom, he wrote: "Believe it or not, they wanted a hot young woman to play a woman struggling with her weight.

"It was even suggested by one exec - a female exec - that I consider casting a more attractive actress and put her in a fat suit."

Chuck pushed backed, and in 2011 Melissa captured an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy for the show's first season, just months ...