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1. 'Forbes' magazine has revealed the top ten richest men in prime-time, and it's no surprise that 'American Idol' judge and creator Cowell tops the list. The media mogul rakes in $75 million dollars a year heading up the most watched (and most profitable) show on TV. Click through to see who else made the lucky list. Some of the multimillionaires may surprise you. (AP)![Donald Trump]()
2. The Donald makes 50 million a year with 'The Apprentice.' (REUTERS)![Ryan_Seacrest]()
3. The diminutive 'American Idol' host and reality TV producer comes in third with a staggering 38 million. (AP)![Charlie Sheen]()
4. The first actor on the list, Sheen is fourth with his 'Three and a Half Men' fortune of 21 million a year. (AP)![Steve_Carell]()
5. His antics on 'The Office' pay off -- Carell comes in at 20 million. (AP)![Howie_Mandel]()
6. Howie made a deal all right, to the tune of 15 million. The 'Deal or No Deal' host is the real winner of his game show. (AP)![Kiefer_Sutherland]()
7. '24' star Kiefer comes in at 13 million. (AP)![Jeff_Foxworthy]()
8. Redneck comedian Foxworthy is certainly smarter than a fifth grader. He's raking in 11 million a year. (AP)![Hugh_Laurie]()
9. The star of 'House M.D.' brings in a healthy 10 million. (AP)![David_Caruso]()
10. (TIE) The 'CSI: Miami' actor comes in at 9 million. (AP)![Patrick Dempsey]()
10. (TIE) He's got the looks and the money. "McDreamy" makes a cool 9 mill. (AP)
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