1 minute ago 2010-02-09T18:51:47-08:00
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Ka-ching!
Forbes has named American Idol judge Simon Cowell, 50, the top earning man on prime-time U.S. Television, earning an $75 million last year.
He beat out The Apprentice host Donald Trump ($50 million) and Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest ($38 million), based on estimated pre-tax earnings from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009.
Rounding out the top five: Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen, who netted $21 million, and Office star Steve Carell, with an estimated $21 million.
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The remainder of the Top 10:
6. Howie Mandel ($15 million)
7. Kiefer Sutherland ($13 million)
8. Jeff Foxworthy ($11 million)
9. Hugh Laurie ($10 million)
10. David Caruso ($9 million)
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