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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.

Star of ’77 Sunset Strip’ Dies

A TV and film actor who is remembered for his role on the classic TV series “77 Sunset Strip” has died. Edd Byrnes died Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., of natural causes, according to media reports. He…

Juror Unleashes Expletive in Open Court After Learning the Case Involves Harvey Weinstein

In an incident Thursday in the New York courtroom where former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault case is being tried, The New York Post’s Page Six reports that one female juror was heard saying, “Oh, s–t!” upon learning she…

Showrunner Exits Revival of Series She Created; Show Goes on Production Hiatus

In a shakeup behind the cameras on a new series revival, the creator of the Disney Channel’s “Lizzie McGuire” has exited the revival of the show that’s in the work for Disney Plus. Variety reports that “Lizzie McGuire” creator Terri…

Reality Show Contestant Dead at 23

A former reality show contestant has been found dead at age 23. A report by the website TMZ cites law enforcement sources saying police found Alexis Eddy dead in West Virginia after responding to a call Thursday morning about a female…

‘Saved by the Bell’ Reboot Lands One of the Original Show’s Main Stars

A “Saved by the Bell” revival that’s currently in the works just closed a deal to bring back Mark-Paul Gosselaar to reprise his role as Zack Morris, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is in the works for the…

Former ‘SNL’ Personality Dies

A writer and character actor who became a familiar face on television through his work on the early seasons of the NBC sketch show “Saturday Night Live” has died. Buck Henry died Wednesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles…

Series About Clinton Impeachment Pushed Back

A TV series focusing on the impeachment of President Bill Clinton has had its premiere date moved back. Variety reports that the FX series “Impeachment: American Crime Story,” which was originally slated to debut ahead of the 2020 presidential election,…

Cosby Files Appeal in His Sexual Assault Case

“Comedian Bill Cosby filed an appeal Thursday of a court decision last month that upheld his conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home,” the AP reports. The appeal was filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which…

ABC Expands ‘Bachelor’ Franchise

ABC has ordered a “Bachelor” spinoff, expanding its popular dating franchise. The network announced Wednesday that “The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart” will premiere Monday, April 13. The announcement comes as ABC toasts a successful summer run for “The Bachelorette,”…

List Published of Potentially Oscar-Nominated Movies That Can Be Streamed Now

The Oscar nominations have yet to be announced, but with the Golden Globe Awards having been handed out, the field of potential nominees is taking shape. With that in mind, The Huffington Post on Wednesday published a list of 25…