Actually, you watched the show and so advertisers paid money to show you commercials. A portion of that money (about $2,000 a week) was given to Astro for every episode he was on. I guess as long as you don't drink Pepsi or buy any of the products or watch any of the shows that were advertised, then you're in the free and clear.
He shows up about halfway in. I lost it. The same dude who stands in line buying diapers at Safeway with me? Basketball player, sure. 50 cent's stage prop? No way.