TV's Top Moneymaking Shows: Which One Is Your Favorite?
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2012/04/11 14:51:03
SLIDESHOW: Which 'Moneymaking' Show Is Your Fave?
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"American Idol"
Despite diminished ratings, "Idol" still regularly wins its time slot -- and advertisers still pay more for time on "Idol" than any other show, to the tune of $6.64 million every half hour in 2011, Forbes reports.
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"American Idol"
Despite diminished ratings, "Idol" still regularly wins its time slot -- and advertisers still pay more for time on "Idol" than any other show, to the tune of $6.64 million every half hour in 2011, Forbes reports.
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"The X Factor"
"The X Factor," another Fox show, came in No. 2 on Forbes' list, earning $5.55 million per half hour. But will Simon live up to his promises with a new cast next season?
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"Two and a Half Men"
CBS' "Two and a Half Men" earned $3.24 million every half hour in 2011, even without Charlie Sheen.
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"Glee"
Fox's "Glee" earned $2.83 million per half hour in 2011. But (spoiler alert) we hate seeing Quinn in a wheelchair!
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"Grey's Anatomy"
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" is still going strong, earning $2.75 million every half hour in 2011 -- despite the fact that nearly every possible romantic combination has been achieved.
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"Dancing with the Stars"
ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" is still a hit, earning $2.72 million every half hour in 2011. (Spoiler alert: Were you sad to see Sherri Shepherd go home?)
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"Desperate Housewives"
ABC's "Housewives" will come to an end after this season, but last year, it earned $2.61 million every half hour.
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"The Big Bang Theory"
CBS' "Big Bang Theory" earned $2.57 million every half hour last year -- whoever thought a sitcom about physicists would be a hit?
TV's Top Moneymaking Shows: Which One Is Your Favorite?
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Don't believe the haters -- "American Idol" is still on top. Despite diminished ratings, the Fox show still regularly wins its time slot -- and advertisers still pay more for commercials on "Idol" than on any other show, Forbes reports in its list of TV’s Biggest Moneymakers.
"Idol" made $6.64 million in ad revenue every half hour in 2011, according to Forbes, making it the biggest moneymaker on TV. "The X Factor," another Fox show, came in second on Forbes' list, earning $5.55 million per half hour.
"Two and a Half Men" placed third with $3.24 million (even without Charlie Sheen) and "Glee" ranked fourth with $2.83 million. From "Idol" to "Glee" to "Dancing with the Stars," click through our slideshow and let us know: Which "moneymaking" TV show is your favorite?
"Idol" made $6.64 million in ad revenue every half hour in 2011, according to Forbes, making it the biggest moneymaker on TV. "The X Factor," another Fox show, came in second on Forbes' list, earning $5.55 million per half hour.
"Two and a Half Men" placed third with $3.24 million (even without Charlie Sheen) and "Glee" ranked fourth with $2.83 million. From "Idol" to "Glee" to "Dancing with the Stars," click through our slideshow and let us know: Which "moneymaking" TV show is your favorite?
Top Opinion
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giggity giggity 2012/04/12 22:56:18
And it's the only one i really watch
I still prefer