Compensation for Jingle Writers? ("Two and a Half Men" question)

[gytalf2000]

In the show “Two and a Half Men”, Charlie Sheen plays Charlie Parker, a successful jingle writer who can afford a nice Malibu beach house. He obviously has a good amount of money to spend on booze, bimbos, and gambling.

My question – can one make that good of a living writing jingles for commercials?

[Exapno_Mapcase]

You bet.

But it’s like being a successful actor or writer or artist. One in a thousand gets rich.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1155/is_n4_v39/ai_18170239

“If you hit it, the money’s good,” David says. “If you own your own company and are incredibly lucky and incredibly successful, you can make a million. Six-figure salaries are not eye-popping. For successful writers, they’re the rule rather than the exception.” But note the ifs; unsuccessful jingle writers might not be able to pay the bills.

[Zebra]

Ask Barry Manilow.

His early career included writing many jingles. Some classic, some still in use today.