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Television’s Most Lethal Show Killers

Show Killers At the end of last year's prime time television season, Fox -- the network with the itchiest trigger finger on television when it comes to cancelling shows -- gave Christian Slater the bad news that his show, "Breaking In," had gotten the axe. Many in the media, including myself, began proclaiming Christian Slater as the new King of the Show Killers, having suffered an 0-3 streak with "The Forgotten" and "My Own Worst Enemy." But the reality is, even if Fox hadn't reversed recently course and given "Breaking In" a second-season renewal (as a mid-season replacement), Christian Slater is nowhere near King of the Show Killers. Three cancelled TV shows wouldn't even put the man in the top 20. Indeed, you might imagine that after three strikes a sitcom actor would typically float off into obscurity. Not true of many actors, who manage to climb aboard a new show every pilot season, only to see another effort crash and burn. But...

Celebrity causes

Celebrity causes Celebrity causes From a teen idol to a former president, stars can really illuminate a worthy cause. Basketball star Yao Ming, the tallest NBA player, was recently honored at a charity gala for his efforts to help reduce the consumption of shark fin soup in his home country . See what other causes celebrities endorse. Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore “Real men don’t buy girls” is the crux of the Demi & Ashton Foundation crusade against child sex slavery launched by the movie stars this month. Check out their PSA. This real man pop star agrees. Watch his video campaign. Bono This U2 vocalist is a performer and philanthropist best known for the ONE Campaign, which fights against poverty and disease. The grassroots organization is named for the hit from one of his popular albums Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Superstars and super parents Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie  are another celebrity couple loaded with causes; his, hers and theirsTheir efforts benefi...