Jones is a Broadway star known for her roles in plays like The Heiress and Doubt and also her Emmy-winning turn on 24.

Markinson, a Broadway producer and co-head of Richmark Entertainment, is the man behind plays like Torch Song Trilogy and the owner of one of Broadway's tiniest theaters, the Helen Hayes, until he sold the theater to the Second Stage Threatre Off Broadway company.

Viertel is the creative director of Rocco Landesman's Jujamycn theater chain, artistic director of Encores!, and the little brother of big-time Broadway producer Tom Viertel.

The bard of boulevard comedy, author of Brighton Beach Memoirs and The Odd Couple, Simon is one of the most prolific and celebrated playwrights in America.

Co-anchor of 20/20, Cuomo is the sexpot of a Nrew York politcal dynasty: he's the son of Mario Cuomo, the brother of Andrew Cuomo, and the husband of Cristina Greeven Cuomo.

The self-proclaimed "Voice of New York"—and one of the most listened-to DJs in the city—Martinez works the afternoon shift at hip-hop station Hot 97.

A part of the blockbuster production team Richard Frankel Productions, Viertel has backed such Broadway hits as Hairspray and Angels in America. He's also the older brother of Jujamcyn creative director Jack Viertel.

Pelosi is the filmmaker behind Journeys with George, the irreverent 2000 documentary that followed George W. Bush on the campaign trail.

Marci Klein is the co-producer of Saturday Night Live and the president of Lorne Michaels' SNL Studios Television. Her dad also happens to be Calvin Klein.

The legendary British editor and author is currently an editor-at-large for Reuters. He's also Mr. Tina Brown.

Barkin is an enduringly sultry actress and ex-wife of Ron Perelman.

Barry Sonnenfeld is best known for directing big-budget popcorn films like Get Shorty and the three Men in Black flicks.

Knell is the President and CEO of NPR. Previously he was the CEO Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the beloved PBS classic Sesame Street, from 2000-2011.

A theater director, movie director, and former hubby of Kate Winslet, Mendes is responsible for films like American Beauty and Road to Perdition, as well as theater productions like the revival of Cabaret.

A senior exec at Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., Swanson is the head of station operations for Fox, which means he's the man who makes sure The Simpsons and American Idol run on time.

The creator of Saturday Night Live, Michaels has been producing the show for more than three decades.

One of the most prominent directors during the 1970s, Bogdanovich is best known these days for having played Dr. Elliot Kupferberg, Dr. Melfi's shrink, on David Chase's HBO hit, The Sopranos.

A legendary corporate raider and activist investor, Peltz is the colorful billionaire who has presided over the leveraged buyout vehicle Triarc and the hedge fund Trian.

The host of the raunchy, tacky, and hilarious Robin Byrd Show, former porn star Byrd is the grande dame of New York cable access television.

Making a name for herself as editor-in-chief of Us Weekly, Min spent years keeping America informed on what Britney did, who Paris was sleeping with, and what rehab clinic Lindsay was residing at. These days, she's the editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter.