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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.

New York City Goes on the Offensive in Battle Over CBS’s ‘Late Show’

An East Coast-West Coast tug of war is heating up over CBS’s “Late Show,” now that David Letterman has announced his retirement. In the latest development, New York City has asked the network to keep the program there, reports the…

Republican Budget Would Eliminate Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The proposed budget from House Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan would erase funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, although chances that the proposal will move forward are considered slim, reports Current. Ryan said federal subsidies for CPB and the…

Syfy Orders ’12 Monkeys’ Series

Syfy has ordered a series adaptation of the Brad Pitt movie “12 Monkeys.” The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel ordered 13 episodes of the drama. The series will debut in January 2015 and star Aaron Stanford…

When It Comes to Mickey Rooney, I’m With Marlon Brando: Rooney Was Underrated. Here’s Why

Marlon Brando, who knew something about acting, wrote in his 1994 autobiography, “Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me”: “As I’ve observed before, acting talent alone doesn’t make an actor a star. It takes a combination of qualities: looks, personality, presence,…

J.Lo Wins Bidding War for TV Network — Beating Her Former Boyfriend

Jennifer Lopez has won a battle to purchase a TV network, prevailing in a bidding war over her ex-boyfriend. The New York Post reports that a company partly owned by Lopez outbid her ex, Sean "Diddy" Combs, to buy the…

Cable Renewal Will Make Sitcom One of the Longest-Running Live-Action Comedy Series in TV History

When you try to think of the longest-running shows currently on television, this one may not be among the first to pop into your head, but the news that FXX has renewed "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" for two more…

CBS Rolls to Another Prime-Time Win as NBC Comedy and Fox Reality Staple Sink to All-Time Lows

CBS rolled to a comfortable prime-time ratings win Thursday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo, as NBC — once the ruler of Thursday nights with its Must-See TV lineup — struggled to a fifth-place finish among…

Hollywood Reacts to Letterman Retirement News — Including Dave’s Would-Be Replacements

Hollywood has responded with a show of force on social media to the news this week that David Letterman is retiring, and among those sounding off are not only Dave's competitors but also some of his potential replacements. "There was…

Veteran Producer-Director Dead at 79 — He Worked in TV, Feature Films and Theater, Directing Rock Hudson, Dick Van Dyke and Many Others

A multi-talented producer-director who rolled up a long string of credits in TV, film and the theater has died. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stockton Briggle died March 22 in Beverly Hills at 79 after a battle with cancer. Among…

Fate of ABC Show Hangs in the Balance as One of Its Stars Is Blocked From Returning to Work

The future of an ABC series remains unclear after one of the show's stars ran into problems trying to get back to work. The U.K. publication The Daily Mail reports that ABC hasn’t yet made a decision on whether “The…