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.

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

Producer Roger Ailes — Getty Images/Peter Kramer

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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.

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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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."

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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."

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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."

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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.

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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.

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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."

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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."

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List

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.

TV Guide Magazine Unveils First-Ever Power List