TV Guide's 2010 "Power List"

J.J. Abrams made it on TV Guide Magazine's "Power List" as the leading director, writer and producer. With big hits like "Lost," "Felicty" and "Alias," Abrams is responsible for some of the most alluring and talked about television shows.

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Roger Ailes is the President of Fox News and Fox Television Stations.

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Jerry Bruckheimer is a TV and film producer. Bruckheimer's best known television series include "The Amazing Race," "Without a Trace" and all the "CSI" crime dramas.

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Andy Cohen, seen second to right, is the senior vice president of original programming and development at Bravo and also the host of "Watch What Happens: Live."

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Simon Cowell is a reality show judge and TV producer. Cowell recently ended his stint as resident judge on "American Idol," and will soon be seen next on the "X Factor."

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Tiny Fey is the star and producer of NBC's hit show, "30 Rock." The Emmy award-winning actress first became a household name while at "Saturday Night Live."

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Robert Greenblat, seen far left, is Showtime's president of entertainment. Hit shows like "Weeds," "Californication" and "United States of Tara" have earned him numerous awards and nominations.

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Neil Patrick Harris is the star of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother" and go-to host for awards shows.

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Bonnie Hammer, far right, is president of NBC Universal cable entertainment.

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Steve Jobs is the CEO and co-founder of Apple.

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John Skipper is the executive vice president for content on ESPN.

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Chuck Lorre, center, is the executive producer and creator of the CBS hit show, "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory."

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Seth MacFarlane is the creator of "Family Guy," "American Dad" and "The Cleveland Show." He also lends his voice to some of the shows' characters.

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Ryan Murphy is the writer and executive producer of the Fox hit show "Glee." Murphy is also known for his work on "Nip/Tuck" and "Popular."

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Sarah Palin is a former vice presidential candidate and governor of Alaska.

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Betsy Beers, seen left, is also the executive producer and co-creator of "Greys Anatomy," Private Practice," and the upcoming "Off the Map."

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Shonda Rhimes is the executive producer and co-creator of "Greys Anatomy," Private Practice," and the upcoming "Off the Map."

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Ryan Seacrest is the host of the Fox hit singing competition "American Idol" and a budding media mogul.

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Jon Stewart is the host and executive producer of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show."

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Steven Koonin is the president of Turner Entertainment Networks and HBO programming.

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Peter Roth is the president of Warner Bros. Television. Roth has overseen overseen the production and developments in hit series like, "Friends," "Without a Trace" and "The Mentalist."

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Anne Sweeney is the co-chairman of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney/ABC Television Group.

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Oprah Winfrey is a talk-show host, cable-channel director and magazine publisher.

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Nina Tassler, seen bottom left, is the President of CBS Entertainment.

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Lastly, TV Guide Magazine credited "superfans" as one of key influences in television. Now, more so than ever, fans everywhere now have more influence over what gets on the air and stays on television. Here, fans are seen watching the 2010 England vs. USA World Cup match while at a Irish pub in Racine, Wis., Saturday, June 12, 2010.

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TV Guide's 2010 "Power List"