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.
The actors get paid much more. Will Ferrel is the highest paid cast member in SNL history earning $350,000 for the 20-episode 2001-2002 season ($17,500/episode). Tina Fey made $1.5 million this year as a performer and head writer for SNL (in a now 12-episode season). I haven't found a website that lists them all.