12 Classic TV Stars Who Got Their Co-Stars Fired

Twelve classic TV stars had the power — and they used it on their own co-stars. From a text-message firing to a cast that killed off a beloved character, this countdown follows the firers, not the fired: stars who issued ultimatums, went to the boss, or simply refused to share a set — and watched a colleague's career end. Counting down: John Stamos, Rhea Perlman, Kevin James, Kirk Cameron, LisaRaye McCoy, Damon Wayans, Tori Spelling, Alyssa Milano, Will Smith, Charlie Sheen, Jerry Seinfeld... and at number one, the star who erased his television daughter — twice. Every case here is documented — interviews, memoirs, and contemporaneous reporting. Where a story is disputed, you'll hear both sides, clearly labelled. The Sitcom Files — classic TV, re-examined. Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons portraits (Rhea Perlman 1988; Kevin James 2011; Kirk Cameron by Gage Skidmore; Damon Wayans 2008; Tori Spelling at The Heart Truth 2009; Alyssa Milano 2011; Will Smith 1999; Bill Cosby 2011; Charlie Sheen; Jerry Seinfeld) and editorial portraits of John Stamos and LisaRaye McCoy, used for commentary. No clips — photographs only.