Don, most of the time, the sacrifices give more than they take. When it comes to famous people, fame is part of the pay. This is why we all know who the Smothers Brothers, Bill Maher, Gilbert Godfrey, Lenny, and George are, and why we still listen to them. You want to see somebody whose career is permanently dead? Cosby. That wasn't a bad joke that did him in, though. Mostly every bad comedy decision is forgivable.