Anyone who knows me knows I love a good list. And there's nothing better than nitpicking over what kind of money celebrities make and whether or not they deserve it.
TV Guide has an abbreviated list, and their full list can be found in the latest issue of TV Guide magazine.
The top earners on TV today are (these are in no particular order):
Mark Harmon (NCIS)
Ashton Kutcher (Two and a Half Men)
David Letterman (Late Night with David Letterman)
Judy Sheindlin (Judge Judy)
Mariah Carey (American Idol)
Matt Lauer
I have a few problems with this list. Mostly in the form of Ashton Kutcher. Sure, he came in to "save" Two and a Half Men, but does that REALLY warrant making $700,000 per episode? In my opinion, it doesn't. Two and a Half really struggled last season, and in September they are changing nights and times, using the Big Bang Theory as a lead in, in hopes to help theie ratings.
Speaking of TBBT, Kaley Cuoco appeared on TV Guide's list making $300,000 per episode. While that's great for her, I'm a little surprised Jim Parsons didn't outrank her.
The adult cast of Modern Family just went through negotiations to increase their per episode rate, which ended up being around $175,000 per episode.
Check out the full list in the current issue of TV Guide magazine.
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