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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.

Happy Ending to ‘Simpsons’ Dispute

A dispute between producers of “The Simpsons” and one of the show’s main voice actors has a happy ending. Fox announced that Harry Shearer is back with the show for seasons 27 and 28. Shearer, who provides the voice of…

Whoopi Goldberg Angers Viewers With Her Stance on Bill Cosby

Whoopi Goldberg created a backlash with comments she made on “The View” about Bill Cosby. Goldberg stood by Cosby even after court documents revealed that the comedian admitted giving quaaludes to women to try to have sex with them, as…

Legendary Producer Dead at 77

One of the most famous Hollywood producers — who found success on television, in film and in music — has died. TMZ.com reports that Jerry Weintraub died Monday in a Santa Barbara hospital. He was 77. “Weintraub had been in…

Why Paula Deen Is Being Accused of Racism Again

TV chef Paula Deen, who got herself in hot water on the issue of race a while back, appears to have stepped into it again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Deen posted a photo of herself in character as Lucy…

Actress Dead at 43 — Best Known for Starring Role in 1980s Romantic Comedy; Investigation Into Her Death Is Under Way

A television and film actress who was nominated for a string of Young Artist Awards in the 1980s, winning the award in 1988, has died. The AP reports that Amanda Peterson, who played Patrick Dempsey’s love interest Cindy Mancini in…

Comedian George Lopez on Why Donald Trump Might Be Elected

Comedian George Lopez, known for his work on TV shows including “Lopez Tonight,” “Saint George” and his ABC sitcom “George Lopez,” has plenty to say about Donald Trump — including how Trump could be elected despite, or because of, his…

Judge Tells Why He Unsealed Cosby Court Documents. Surprisingly, It Isn’t Because Bill Cosby, as a Well-Known Comic, Is a Very Public Personality

A federal judge has revealed why he ordered sworn testimony by Bill Cosby in a 2005 deposition unsealed. As we previously reported, Cosby’s sworn testimony was released yesterday, after the Associated Press was successful in convincing a federal judge to…

Ad Spending Dips — But One Segment Defies the Trend

Ad spending in one segment was the bright spot in an otherwise dark picture during the first quarter. Media Life magazine reports that Hispanic media defied the overall downtrend. The report, based on data from Kantar Media, found that the…

Cable Drama Series Renewed

A critically acclaimed drama series has been picked up by its cable network for a second season. In an announcement released Monday, Lifetime said it will bring back “UnReal” with a 10-episode order. The show’s first season debuted June 1,…

ESPN Pulls Tournament From Trump Golf Club

ESPN has changed the venue for an upcoming golf tournament in response to comments by Donald Trump about Mexican immigrants. The network pulled its ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic from the Trump-owned Trump National Golf Club. The tournament, set for July…