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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.

Oops: Golden Globes Announcement Includes Embarrassing Gaffe

This morning’s announcement of the Golden Globes nominations didn’t quite come off without a hitch. EW.com reports that the Globes’ Twitter account confused two Latina actresses, misidentifying its own presenter, former “Ugly Betty” star America Ferrera, as Gina Rodriguez. Rodriguez,…

Former ‘Sabrina’ Star Developing Docuseries

The former star of “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” and “Clarissa Explains It All” has a new reality series in the works. Deadline.com reports that Melissa Joan Hart is working with 44 Blue Productions to develop the family docuseries “Sweet Harts.”…

Amy Poehler and Jimmy Fallon Play ‘Truth or Truth’ — Here’s the Video

Amy Poehler joined Jimmy Fallon for a game of “Truth or Truth” on NBC’s “Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” — here’s the video:

Cable Net Boss Named TV Showman of the Year

The CEO of a cable network group has been named Television Showman of the Year by the publicists’ branch of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600. Deadline.com reports that the honor has been awarded to John Landgraf, FX Networks…

Forecaster Sees Network Ad Business Soaring in 2016

One of the most respected forecasters in the TV business says the broadcast networks are in for a surge in advertising dollars in 2016. MediaPost reports that David Poltrack, Chief Research Officer for CBS Corp., sees the ad business posting…

CTAM Names New President and CEO

CTAM, the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing, has named a new president and CEO following the departure of John Lansing in September. The organization announced today that it has appointed Vicki Lins to the post. ”Vicki is first and…

Former CBS President Dies

The former president of CBS, who was part of a landmark sports deal when he oversaw the sale of the New York Yankees to George Steinbrenner, has died. The New York Times reports that Arthur R. Taylor died Dec. 3…

‘Modern Family’ Star Reveals Health Scare

One of the stars of the long-running ABC comedy series “Modern Family” revealed a health scare to fans on social media. People magazine reports that Jesse Tyler Ferguson circulated a photo on Instagram showing himself with a bandage on his…

Time Magazine Names Its Person of the Year

Time magazine has announced its selection for the honor of Person of the Year for 2015. CNN reports that the magazine awarded the honor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “The German leader bested seven other finalists, namely Black Lives Matter…

Burt Reynolds on Charlie Sheen’s HIV Diagnosis: ‘He’s Getting What He Deserves’

Legendary actor Burt Reynolds made his feelings known about Charlie Sheen during a TV appearance on the British talk show “Loose Women.” Reynolds expressed sympathy for Sheen’s father, Martin Sheen, saying the elder Sheen is “a very, very decent man…