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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.

‘Sopranos’ Star Reveals She Has MS

An actress who was a regular on the HBO mob drama “The Sopranos” went public about a longtime battle with multiple sclerosis. In an interview with People magazine, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, says she was diagnosed with the disease when she was…

Daytime Show Canceled

A syndicated daytime talk show has been canceled after the show’s star quit the program. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Disney-ABC Domestic Television is pulling the plug on “FABLife” after one season. The show, which premiered in September…

Pamela Anderson Appears in French Parliament — Chaos Ensues

A chaotic scene erupted and a fight broke out as former “Baywatch” actress Pamela Anderson appeared Tuesday in France’s Parliament. Reuters reports that Anderson, who was campaigning for a ban on the force-feeding of ducks and geese for foie gras,…

HBO Orders Porn Drama

HBO placed a series order for a drama about the porn industry from the creator of “The Wire.” Deadline.com reports that David Simon’s “The Deuce” will star James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal. “‘The Deuce’ follows the story of the legalization…

Talk Show Locked In Through 2020

A syndicated talk show has received renewals that will keep it on the air through the 2019-2020 TV season. TVNewsCheck reports that the Fox Television Stations joined Media General and Cox in renewing deals for “The Wendy Williams Show.” The…

Spike Lee Says He’s Not Boycotting the Oscars, But He Does Have Something Else to Do That Night (You May Be Able to Guess What It Is)

Spike Lee clarified his position on the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony after media outlets said the director was boycotting the event amid a controversy over the lack of diversity among the acting nominees. Reuters, which was among the outlets calling…

Show Credited With Creating a New Pop Culture Genre Launches Nationally in Syndication

A+E Networks and Trifecta this week announced the national syndication launch of the global hit reality franchise “Pawn Stars.” The companies announced the launch Tuesday at NATPE, with cast members Rick Harrison and Chumlee on hand for the event. “‘Pawn…

‘Law & Order’ Director Guilty in Child Porn Case

A TV director whose credits include helming more than a dozen episodes of NBC’s “Law & Order” has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges. The AP reports that Jason “Jace” Alexander entered the plea Tuesday in New York. Citing Westchester…

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Actor Arrested

An actor who plays a character on the long-running Nickelodeon animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants” was arrested late last week. TMZ.com reports that Rodger Bumpass, the voice of Squidward Tentacles, was arrested Friday night on suspicion of driving under the influence. “Law…

‘Biggest Loser’ Trainer Resurfaces With Show About … Chickens?

A TV trainer who was a fixture on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” takes a surprising career turn with her new show, which finds Jillian Michaels rounding up chickens and enjoying farm life. The AP reports that “Just Jillian,” which premiered…