Some of their findings, like the fact that the U.S.â biggest urban centers lean toward the liberal side of the spectrum, are unsurprising. But there is a remarkable ideological range within states, and beyond the top contenders, the rankings arenât what you might expect.
Judge Judy is the top-earning star on television with a high viewership and successfully syndicated courtroom show. The highest-paid celebrity on television is even richer. Judge Judy Sheindlin is earning $47 million for her syndicated daytime television show Judge Judy.. TV Guide Magazine just put out its annual highest-paid stars list Thursday, and according to its report, the New York state judge received a $2 million raise from last year to extend her contract on the show through 2017.
Regis Philbin. Salary: $20 million. Who Wants to be a Millionaire was a massive success in its heyday, and not having Regis yell-talk random things at us as much was also a huge success. And for that, Regis made a $20 million a year, still the highest paid game show host ever.o for that, he's worth his $10 million. Drew Carey. Salary: $8.5 million. Skinny Drew had the tough task of replacing Bob on The Price is Right, and he's done a nice job, but unlike Bob, I don't see Drew wanting to host the show when he's 90 and fighting off death.