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Chuck Ross

Chuck Ross is the managing director of TVWeek.com. He's been involved in the TV business ever since he sold cable TV subscriptions in Santa Monica, Calif., door-to-door in the mid-to-late 1970s. He's had regular gigs reporting and/or editing about TV and advertising for Cablevision magazine,The Hollywood Reporter, the San Francisco Chronicle, Inside Media and Advertising Age. He first joined the predecessor to TVWeek, Electronic Media, in 2000.

Report Reveals How Much Money It Will Take for Fox News to Keep Megyn Kelly

As rumors circulate that Megyn Kelly is shopping her talents beyond Fox News, a new report says she’s seeking an average salary north of $20 million to remain at FNC. Our friend Joe Flint broke the story in The Wall…

The Women of ABC’s ‘The View’ Set Prime-Time Election Night Special — But It Won’t Be on ABC

The co-hosts of the ABC daytime talk staple “The View” will be covering the presidential election live in prime time on election night, but the 2-1/2-hour special won’t be carried on ABC — it will be on Lifetime. The event…

Bravo Greenlights Three New Shows, Renews Four Others

Bravo made a batch of programming moves today, with the cable channel revealing that the freshman series “The Real Housewives of Dallas” will be back for a second season, according to media reports. The channel is also expanding its “Southern Charm”…

Suspect Arrested in Demolition of Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

A man authorities believe used a sledgehammer and pick-ax to destroy Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was in custody this morning, Deadline.com reports. As we reported yesterday, a man identifying himself as Jamie Otis was taped…

Here’s a Look at Fox’s ’24: Legacy’

Fox is resetting the clock on its “24” franchise with “24: Legacy,” set to premiere after the Super Bowl. The network posted a new trailer for the show this week. Here it is …

Why Ad Sales for National Broadcasters Fell 13% in September vs. a Year Ago

Ad spending nationwide on broadcast television fell 13.2% in September from the same period a year ago, according to new figures from Standard Media Index, and Adweek reports that the downturn is attributable to a big decline in advertising for…

Bravo Media Greenlights Six New and Returning Series Growing the Network’s Robust Slate

Press release from Bravo Media, Oct. 27, 2016: Bravo Media announced today the addition of three new and three returning series to its diverse roster, emphasizing its continued commitment to high-quality original programming. Fresh formats and larger-than-life personalities aplenty, new…

‘Mad Men’ Creator Returns to TV

Matthew Weiner, creator of AMC’s critically acclaimed drama series “Mad Men,” is returning to television with a new series for Amazon, Deadline.com reports. “After heated bidding between six entities, we have learned that the project has landed at The Weinstein…

Infamous Siege Comes to TV as Scripted Series

A deadly real-world siege is the focus of a new drama series that’s in the works for TV. Spike TV announced that it has landed the event series “Waco” from Weinstein Television. The six-part series is based on the infamous…

Colbert Teases His Election Night Special

Stephen Colbert is pumping up his live election night special, to be televised Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on Showtime. Here’s a teaser released today …