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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.

A Mainstay of ‘The Simpsons’ Is Reportedly Off the Show

A performer who has been a fixture on “The Simpsons” since its inception in 1989 is off the show due to a contract dispute, according to media reports. TMZ.com reports that Harry Shearer, who has provided the voices for a…

ABC News Anchor Apologizes for Undisclosed Political Donations

One of the most familiar faces of ABC News has stepped into a controversy over undisclosed political donations. CNN reports that George Stephanopoulos, a co-host of “Good Morning America” and the host of the Sunday morning public affairs show “This…

More Bad Blood for ‘Fashion Police’: Melissa Rivers Has a Few Unkind Words for Former Co-Host

Melissa Rivers, who has carried on as a producer of E!’s “Fashion Police” following the death of her mother and co-host, Joan Rivers, unleashed a torrent of criticism against her mom’s replacement, Kathy Griffin. Griffin left the show after a…

CNN Sets David Letterman Tribute

CNN will mark the occasion of David Letterman’s retirement with a special program paying tribute to the late-night icon. The one-hour CNN Special Report “David Letterman Says Goodnight” is on tap for Tuesday, May 19, at 9 p.m. ET. Letterman’s…

Trailers for the New CBS Shows

CBS has released trailers for a number of its upcoming fall programs, including “Angel From Hell,” “Code Black,” “Life in Pieces” and “Limitless.” For the first-look video for “Supergirl,” which we posted previously, please click here. Here are the latest…

The CW Releases Prime-Time Schedule for 2015-2016

The CW has released its prime-time schedule for the fall season, with the new hourlong comedy series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” set to air on Monday nights leading in to “Jane the Virgin.” For details on all of the CW programming, please…

CBS Expands Reach of Its All Access Service

CBS has widened the reach of its digital subscription, video on demand and live streaming service CBS All Access. The service will now reach 64% of U.S. households after the company entered an agreement bringing 13 additional affiliates on board….

NBA Playoffs Playing Out Nicely for ESPN — The Network Will Televise Four Conference Semifinals Game 6’s in the Next Two Days

The NBA Playoffs are going well for ESPN, with all four of the Conference Semifinals going at least six games. The network announced plans for prime-time doubleheaders both tonight, Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15. “Tonight at 8 p.m….

CBS Announces Carriage Agreements With Additional Affiliates to Expand CBS All Access’ Local Live Offering to 60+ Percent of the U.S.

Press release from CBS, May 14, 2015: CBS Corporation today announced its digital subscription, video on demand and live streaming service, CBS All Access, has reached agreements with 13 additional affiliate partners to enable live streaming of their local CBS…

The CW Announces 2015-16 Fall Schedule

Press release from the CW, May 14, 2015: Wrapping up its most watched season in seven years, The CW Network presented its 2015-16 broadcast schedule today to advertisers, affiliates and national media at New York City Center in New York…