If you thought Sumner Redstone was a degenerate, just WAIT until you meet his pervy protege, Les Moonves!

CBS CEO Les Moonves, aka "Mr. TV" is one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. He transformed CBS from a sleepy granny network into a ratings powerhouse with shows like Survivor, Big Brother, Criminal Minds, and The Big Bang Theory. The business part of this story is one Cheezy Blaster away from being a 30 Rock episode. The action behind closed doors on the other hand, feels more like Law & Order: SVU.

CW: Sexual abuse

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