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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.

ABC Series Returns to Grim Ratings News; CBS Drama Lineup Hits Bottom

An ABC drama series returned from hiatus to its lowest ratings ever Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo, while CBS’s drama lineup also sank. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that ABC’s "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." registered a preliminary…

Why NBC Rejected David Janollari’s Latest Project

David Janollari, a five-time Emmy nominee who has been behind a string of TV shows including "Six Feet Under" and "The Hughleys," has had his latest project turned down by NBC. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the Peacock…

Legendary Announcer for NPR’s ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ Stepping Away From the Mic

Fans of the NPR quiz show “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” will likely be disappointed to learn that one of the show’s fixtures, veteran newsman Carl Kasell — who serves as official judge and scorekeeper, along with being the show’s…

TNT Drama Finds Life After Neve Campbell, as an A-List Actress Steps In

A TNT legal drama is back on track after losing its lead actress. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the drama pilot "Guilt by Association” found a new lead to replace Neve Campbell, with Julia Stiles stepping up to…

John Travolta Opens Up About His Idina Menzel Flub at the Oscars — as the Gaffe Spawns a Cottage Industry

John Travolta is speaking out for the first time about his flub of singer and actress Idina Menzel’s name at the Academy Awards ceremony, reports People magazine. “I’ve been beating myself up all day," Travolta said in a statement Tuesday….

Showtime Fixture Moves Up

A longtime TV executive who has played a major role in elevating Showtime’s programming has just been elevated himself. B&C reports that David Nevins received a promotion to president of Showtime Networks, along with an extension of his contract through…

‘That ’70s Show’ Reunion — and a Real-Life Love Connection — Set for CBS Comedy Series

A real-life love connection, not to mention a reunion of two of the key players on "That ’70s Show" — is on tap for the CBS comedy “Two and a Half Men.” EW.com’s Inside TV reports that the sitcom has…

HBO Scraps Planned Drama Project — Despite a Lineup of Big Players on Both Sides of the Camera

HBO is pulling the plug on what was shaping up as a high-profile drama project. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the pay-cable net won’t be going forward with the pilot “The Money,” which starred Brendan Gleeson and co-starred…

CBS Drama Series Bringing In ‘Eye-Popping Numbers’ in the Aftermarket

CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves revealed that one of the network’s current dramas is bringing in a whopping dollar figure in aftermarket sales. Writing in Variety, Brian Steinberg reports that Moonves said “Elementary” is getting $2.7 million per episode in…

‘Will & Grace’ Creators Get Order for Their New Comedy Project

David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, creators of the big NBC hit "Will & Grace," have received a go-ahead for their new project. TheWrap.com reports that TBS has ordered the comedy pilot. "The ensemble comedy revolves around a group of kids…