Chuck Ross

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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.

Fixture on NBC’s ‘Today’ Show May Be Headed Out

One of the regulars on NBC’s morning program “Today” is reportedly weighing options, including a spot on “Access Hollywood.” The New York Post reports that Natalie Morales, whose contract expires in October, appears poised to make a move. Morales anchors…

Here’s What the TV Special Featuring Tracy Morgan, Emma Watson, Danny Trejo and Ellie Kemper Is About — and Who Else Will Be on the Program

A gathering of stars from TV, movies, comedy, music and sports will be assembled for a special that will air May 26 on NBC. The occasion is Red Nose Day, a charity event run by Comic Relief to benefit children…

Look Who’s Going to Star in New Talk Show From Dr. Phil

A new talk show is in the works from Stage 29 Productions, the banner run by Dr. Phil and his son Jay McGraw, with entrepreneur and former model Amber Rose set to star. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that…

History Developing Series About Notorious Drug Lord

A notorious drug lord is the focus of a new series in development at the cable channel History. The channel revealed it has put “#Cartel” into development, based on Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. El Chapo has been…

Who Replaced 50 Cent on Forbes’ List of the Top Five Richest Hip-Hop Stars?

The Forbes Five club, made up of the five richest hip-hop artists, saw Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson drop off the list, replaced at No. 5 by Aubrey “Drake” Graham, Reuters reports. “Due to a mismanagement of funds, which resulted in…

‘Bigger and Bolder’ Hulu Steps Up Its Game After Subscriber Surge, Unveils New Beatles Doc From Famed Director, Weird Election Special, Two Series Renewals and New Ad Partner

Hulu provided a wide-ranging update on its programming, subscribers and ad plans at its upfront presentation today in New York. Proclaiming that it is going “bigger and bolder,” the streaming service announced 30% growth in subscribers year over year, with…

Levon Helm, Harry Nilsson and Green Day Among Subjects as Cable Net Locks In Slate of Music Docs

Details have just surfaced for a cable series that will spotlight nine music documentaries featuring artists including Levon Helm, Dave Navarro, Jason Becker and Harry Nilsson. AXS TV, which showcases music festivals and other live music events, is launching “Reel…

AXS TV to Premiere Nine Acclaimed Music Documentaries in Its All-New ‘Reel to Real’ Series

Press release from AXS TV, May 3, 2016: AXS TV, the premier destination for music festivals and everything rock and roll, expands its music based programming lineup with the launch of “Reel To Real” – an all-new series premiering a…

Hulu Goes Bigger and Bolder at 2016 Upfront Presentation, Unveils +30% Gowth in Subscribers, New Programming Deals and Ad Partnerships

Press release from Hulu, May 4, 2016: Today at the Hulu Upfront Presentation at Madison Square Garden Theater, the premium on-demand streaming service announced that its subscriber base has grown over 30% year over year and will reach 12 million…

Craig Ferguson and Hollywood Stars Come Together to Have Fun and Change Lives in NBC’s Second Annual ‘Red Nose Day Special’ May 26

Press release from NBC, May 4, 2016: Craig Ferguson and a star-studded cast of Hollywood favorites is coming together to have fun, raise money and change the lives of kids who need our help the most in ‘The Red Nose…