Danny Masterson joins a maligned tradition of ruining otherwise beloved shows

It's an unfortunate trend for beloved TV shows and movies to become tainted by the criminal actions of the actors involved

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The latest example is Danny Masterson's sexual assault convictions impacting the legacy of That '70s Show.

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A similar thing happened when The Cosby Show star Bill Cosby was convicted of sexual assault, as well.

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7th Heaven actor Stephen Collins also has a tainted legacy thanks to child molestation allegations.

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In the face of these disturbing allegations and convictions, is it truly possible to separate the art from the artist?

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