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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.

Obama’s Appearance on ‘Between Two Ferns’ — Success or Failure? You Be the Judge (Here’s the Video)

Reaction to President Barack Obama’s appearance with Zach Galifianakis on Funny or Die’s “Between Two Ferns” breaks down along predictable party lines, with the White House calling it a success and Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly taking issue with it, reports…

‘The Ultimate Reality Series’ Is Becoming a Reality

The idea from Dutch billionaire Bas Lansdorp was hailed as a concept for “the ultimate reality series”: a group of people trained for a one-way mission to Mars to create the first human colony, reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. But…

‘Heroes’ Star Joins ABC’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

One of the stars of the NBC drama series “Heroes” has joined ABC’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Adrian Pasdar will play a “jerk” who creates trouble for the team of secret agents. Pasdar…

TV’s Top Comedy Gets a Multiyear Extension

The top comedy on television will be around at least through the 2016-2017 season after securing a multiyear broadcast agreement. CBS today announced the big renewal deal for "The Big Bang Theory." The show is television’s most-watched comedy, and the…

History Lining Up A-List Cast for New Miniseries From ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ Producer

History has greenlighted a high-profile miniseries from the producer behind the cable channel’s monster 2012 hit "Hatfields & McCoys," Deadline.com reports. The eight-hour project from "McCoys" producer Leslie Greif — working title "Texas Rising" — focuses on "the Texas Revolution…

Tuesday Broadcast Ratings: One Network’s Entire Prime-Time Lineup Sinks to All-Time Lows

Tuesday was a challenging ratings night for one broadcast network, whose entire prime-time lineup dipped to historic lows, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that all three shows on Fox matched their all-time lows in…

CBS Settling $100 Million ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Lawsuit

On the eve of trial, CBS has reportedly decided to settle a $100 million lawsuit over its hit crime drama "Hawaii Five-0." The Hollywood Reporter’s THR, Esq., reports that the network is settling the suit filed by former talent agent…

‘True Blood’ Actress Joins ABC Comedy

“True Blood” actress Anna Camp has been cast in the ABC comedy pilot “Damaged Goods,” according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The project, from “Awkward” creator Lauren Iungerich, is a comedy about how sexual politics between men and women…

NBC Shelves Comedy Project

NBC has decided to shelve a comedy project that has been in the works at the network. Deadline.com reports that the network is backing off on the pilot “The Money Pit,” at least for the time being. The project is…

Actress Exits Key Role on Drama Series

A broadcast drama series is losing one of its major cast members. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the "Vampire Diaries" spinoff "The Originals" will be without the regular services of Claire Holt. The Australian actress, who plays Rebekah…