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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 Turner Broadcasting Could Soon ‘See a Spike in Revenue and Reach’

The chief executive of Turner Broadcasting, John Martin, “said the company’s TV assets — including CNN and TNT — could soon see a spike in revenue and reach. Several big global companies are exploring the idea of delivering skinny TV…

Restaurant that Looks Like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to Open

“Universal Studios Orlando announced earlier this week that it would open Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium on its CityWalk, near Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park,” reports Entertainment Weekly. The reason this is of interest is because, says EW, “The full-service, Steampunk-themed…

When Truth is Stranger than Fiction: Shonda Rhimes Talks about Real Politics (the presidential primaries) and Not So Real Politics (‘Scandal’)

Shonda Rhimes, the creator of “Scandal,” is shocked how real life U.S. presidential campaigns are affecting the show, ABC News reports. According to the story, on “Good Morning America” earlier this week Rhimes said, ““What’s interesting is that [the presidential…

He Was, Arguably, the Most Beloved Supporting Player on a Drama in the Late 1980s—Early 1990s. Two-Time Emmy Winner Larry Drake — Benny on ‘L.A. Law’ — Dies at 66

“Larry Drake, the actor best known for his award-winning role on ‘L.A. Law,’ died Thursday in his Los Angeles home, according to his manager Steven Siebert,” reports Entertainment Weekly. Drake, who won two Emmys for playing Benny Stulwicz on the legal drama,…

Sony’s Upcoming Playstation with Virtual Reality Sets Price for Its Fall Debut. Will It Be a Game Changer?

“Sony said its virtual reality headset, the Playstation VR, will go on sale in October for $399 — significantly less than the $600 Oculus Rift or the $800 Vive made by HTC and Valve,” reports Bloomberg Business. The story continues, “The lower price further cements a…

Broadcast Drama Canceled After Just Two Episodes

A broadcast drama series has been canceled after just two low-rated episodes made it to air. Variety reports that ABC pulled the plug on the freshman series “Of Kings and Prophets.” “The biblical drama premiered March 8 to a 0.8…

Stunning Turnaround for the Stock Market, Which Is Now in Positive Territory for 2016 — Why You May Want to Fill Up With Gas as Soon as Possible

The Dow Jones industrial average swung into positive territory today for the first time in 2016, completing a reversal after its worst start to a calendar year in history, USA Today reports. “For the day, the Dow climbed 156 points,…

Tribune Wins Bid for O.C. Register Parent Company, But Justice Department Sues to Block Sale

Tribune Publishing, the owner of large U.S. newspapers including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun, was the top bidder for Freedom Communications, owner of the Southern California papers the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise. But the…

Unrest in the Ranks at Fox News?

Two of the most prominent faces of the Fox News Channel seem to be at odds, and they have Donald Trump to blame. Megyn Kelly reportedly called out Fox News colleague Bill O’Reilly for not having her back when Trump…

After Much Speculation, CBS Is Pulling the Plug on Another Drama Series

After recently announcing the end of a drama series that has been a staple of its prime-time lineup, CBS has revealed plans to wrap another drama. In the latest development, Variety reports that the network will end the futuristic crime…