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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.

Is There a Future for ‘Community’?

One of the stars of “Community” — which already cheated death once, when NBC canceled it only to have the show revived by Yahoo Screen for season six — had some encouraging words for fans of the show. Variety reports…

New Poll Finds Native Americans Are Not Bothered by Washington Redskins Name

A new poll found that the overwhelming majority of Native Americans are not bothered by the Washington Redskins’ nickname, which has been the source of controversy and the focus of an effort by activists to get the name changed. ESPN…

Kesha to Perform at Billboard Awards After Dr. Luke’s Company Reverses Itself

The ongoing tussle between singer Kesha and producer Dr. Luke took a turn today when Dr. Luke’s company, Kemosabe Records, gave the go-ahead for Kesha to perform at this Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, which will be televised live by ABC….

Viacom to Stop Paying Sumner Redstone His Huge Salary

The Board of Directors at Viacom has voted to stop paying founder and Chairman Emeritus Sumner Redstone his $2 million annual salary, The New York Post reports. “Redstone, who turns 93 on May 27, was recently the center of a…

Why TV Mogul John Malone Believes the Basic Programming Bundle Offered by Cable and Satellite Distributors Remains Secure

Liberty Media Chairman John Malone, speaking Wednesday evening in New York, explained why he thinks the basic bundle remains safe. Deadline.com reports that Malone appeared at a dinner where he was presented with the Steven J. Ross Humanitarian Award. Commenting on…

CBS Newsman Morley Safer of ’60 Minutes’ and Vietnam War Reporting Fame Dies at 84

Morley Safer (CBS) Press release from CBS News, May 19, 2016: Morley Safer, the CBS Newsman who changed war reporting forever when he showed GIs burning the huts of Vietnamese villagers and went on to become the iconic 60 MINUTES…

Ratings Are In for Megyn Kelly’s Special Featuring Her Donald Trump Interview — Guess How Many Viewers Tuned In

Megyn Kelly’s first prime-time broadcast special this week, featuring her high-profile reunion with outspoken Megyn Kelly critic Donald Trump, delivered what might be considered disappointing ratings, considering the blockbuster numbers Trump has attracted for some of his debate appearances. “Megyn…

Actress Who Became an Iconic TV Pitchwoman of the 1950s Dies

An actress who became famous as a fixture of early TV commercials, often pitching household conveniences such as “cooking with gas” appliances, has died. The New York Times reports that Julia Meade died Monday at 90. Her daughter Caroline Rudd…

First Look at the New ‘Star Trek’ TV Series

Viewers got their first look this week at the new “Star Trek” TV series, which was previewed during the CBS upfront presentation in New York. The show, which is due in 2017, will premiere on CBS before moving to the…

CBS to Present Critically Acclaimed Documentary This Weekend

An acclaimed documentary that originally aired on pay cable is headed to CBS. The network announced that it will present the broadcast premiere of “The Spymasters — CIA in the Crosshairs” as part of “48 Hours Presents.” The well-received production,…