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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.

In Precursor to Emmys, Critics’ Choice Awards Name Best Drama, Best Comedy and Other Top TV Honors

The Critics’ Choice Television Awards, considered by many to be an indicator for the Emmys, were handed out Sunday, with Best Drama going to the FX spy series “The Americans” and Best Comedy awarded to HBO’s “Silicon Valley.” Among the…

Is Netflix Running Ads or Not? Yes … and No

While many users appear to be fond of the commercial-free nature of Netflix, the streaming service is showing signs that it may not stay that way. “Netflix has reportedly begun testing ads for its own shows before and after users…

ABC Casting Launches Nationwide Talent Search

ABC has launched a nationwide talent search, which will run through June 14. In the third annual ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition (previously known as ABC Make Me A Star), actors 18 and older can submit a video at ABCDiscovers.com….

After the Riots, Ratings Are Up and Makegoods Are Under Way in Baltimore

After rioting in April in Baltimore, local stations are seeing higher ratings and dealing with makegoods, Media Life reports. “The Baltimore riots in late April following the death of Freddie Gray led to the preemption of lots of local TV…

ABC Casting Announces 2015 Nationwide Talent Search

Press release from ABC, June 1, 2015: The third annual ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition (previously known as ABC Make Me A Star) will take place Monday, June 1 – Sunday, June 14. Beginning June 1, actors 18 and older…

Transgender Advocates React to Caitlyn Jenner Vanity Fair Cover; Former Olympian to Be Honored at ESPYs

Today’s release of the Vanity Fair cover featuring Caitlyn Jenner has drawn some quick responses, with transgender advocates praising the cover featuring the former Bruce Jenner and ESPN announcing today that Jenner will be honored at the upcoming ESPY Awards….

Nielsen Ranks the Most Buzzed-About Events of the TV Season

Nielsen has released its list of the most buzzworthy events of the 2014-2015 television season, based on the size of the response on Twitter. The top telecast — and top sports event — was Super Bowl XLIX, Feb. 1 on…

Study Finds Agreement on Least-Trusted News Sources

A new study finds widespread agreement on four news sources that are among the least trusted. “Millennials, Baby Boomers and Gen Xers have been pitted against one another in study after study, but all three generations agree on at least…

Mila Kunis’ Stalker Escapes

Actress Mila Kunis was notified by police that a man who was placed in a mental health facility for reportedly stalking Kunis had escaped from the facility. The Washington Post reports that Stuart Lynn Dunn, 27, is said to have…

Caitlyn Jenner to Be Honored With the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2015 ESPYs on ABC July 15

Press release from ABC Entertainment, June 1, 2015: Almost 40 years ago, Bruce Jenner’s Olympic success came as a result of strengthening both his mind and body leading to his status as one of the world’s greatest athletes, but the…