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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.

Why Actor Richard Dreyfuss Had to Confirm He’s Still Alive

A moment during Sunday night’s Emmys sent shock waves across the Internet as people mistakenly thought actor Richard Dreyfuss had died. People magazine reports that the misconception was sparked by the acceptance speech delivered by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won Outstanding Lead…

How the New TV Shows Got Their Titles

Some of the top TV showrunners of the fall season reveal how they came up with the titles for their new series in a new survey by The Hollywood Reporter. Josh Berman says of his new ABC series “Notorious”:  “It…

Cruise Ship Company Expands Into Producing TV Series

The company that bills itself as the world’s largest leisure travel company announced today that it has expanded into creating television shows. Carnival Corp. said it has created three original programs that will air on major networks on Saturday mornings…

How Did Jimmy Kimmel Do Last Night as Emmys Host? Here’s His Opening Monologue

Jimmy Kimmel is getting pretty good reviews for his performance last night as host of ABC’s telecast of the Primetime Emmy Awards. Here’s Kimmel’s opening monologue, posted by “Jimmy Kimmel Live” …

Primetime Emmys Dip to an All-Time Low in the Ratings

Sunday’s broadcast of the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards on ABC hit a record low for the ceremony, based on Nielsen ratings data. Media Life Magazine reports that the show delivered an average of 11.3 million total viewers, off 5% from…

Network Sets Ambitious Slate of Original Holiday Movies

A network that has become a force in the holiday space rolled out plans for another ambitious lineup of original holiday movies. ION Television announced plans for five new originals: “A Vermont Christmas Vacation,” airing Sunday, Nov. 27; “A Firehouse…

Verizon’s Plan to Fold Yahoo Into AOL Has Its Doubters — Here’s Why

A plan by AOL boss Tim Armstrong and Verizon President of Product Innovations Marni Walden to build a digital ad empire for Verizon using the company’s new $4.8 billion acquisition of Yahoo has been greeted with a growing chorus of skepticism,…

Whaaaat? Climate Change Might Endanger Your Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream — Let’s Go to the Video

A new video reports that some of the most loved flavors of ice cream are at risk of disappearing because of climate change. The video from ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, posted by The New York Post, warns that…

Carnival Corporation Creates Three Original TV Series for National Networks — A Cruise Industry First to Expand Market

Press release from Carnival Corp., Sept. 19, 2016: Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced it has created three original TV programs that will air on major networks on Saturday mornings beginning October 1. Representing…

ION Television Set to ‘Brighten Your Holiday Season’ With Five All-New Original Movies

Press release from Ion Television, Sept. 19, 2016: The holidays are a special time in many American households, with the gathering of families, the giving of gifts and considerable time spent at home. For the eighth year, ION Television will…