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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 Names Hosts for Oscars Pre-Show

ABC has named two hosts for its Oscars pre-show, “Red Carpet Live.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Good Morning America” anchors Robin Roberts and Lara Spencer will host the show, which starts at 7 p.m. ET Sunday, March 2. The…

Nat Geo Scraps Plans for Its First Scripted Series

National Geographic Channel announced plans in October for its first scripted series, but now the project is no longer moving forward. Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline.com that the cable channel is scrapping “Act of Valor.” “NGC is unfortunately not moving…

Snake-Handling Pastor From Reality Show Dies of a Snake Bite

A pastor who starred in a television series about snake handling has reportedly died of a snake bite. CNN reports that Kentucky pastor Jamie Coots, who starred in National Geographic Channel’s “Snake Salvation,” died after refusing to be treated for…

‘Orange Is the New Black’ Gets Rollout Date on Netflix — Here’s the Teaser Clip

Netflix has taken the wraps off its rollout plans for season two of “Orange Is the New Black.” EW.com’s Inside TV reports that the program is slated to return to the streaming service June 6. All 13 episodes will be…

Logo Picks Up Series for Seventh Season

Logo has renewed a series for season seven. TheWrap.com reports that the cable channel ordered a seventh season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race," ahead of the show’s sixth-season debut. The seventh season began production Monday with a casting call, while season…

Al-Jazeera to Roll Out Series on Criminal Justice System

Al-Jazeera America has hired award-winning filmmaker Joe Berlinger to direct and executive produce a series on the criminal justice system, reports TheWrap.com. The series will look at issues including false confessions and how minors are treated in the system, the…

ESPN Expands Relationship With Tennis Great

ESPN is expanding the role of a tennis champion who has become a familiar presence on the network. Deadline.com reports that the network will be featuring more of John McEnroe. McEnroe will appear year-round, including non-tennis appearances on both television…

Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ Debut Is Tonight. Does He Believe Enough in Himself to Excel?

How will Jimmy Fallon do as the latest host of "The Tonight Show"? TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross has some interesting and provocative opinions on the subject, which you can read if you click here.

Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ Debut Is Tonight. Does He Believe Enough in Himself to Excel? Back to the Future

I’ve seen a leaked script of what may be Jimmy Fallon’s debut tonight on "The Tonight Show," and here’s the cold opening — instead of a monologue — which notes that there is plenty of room for ad-libs: Title cards…

Video: NBC Criticized for Interview That Made Olympian Medal Winner Bode Miller Break Down in Tears. Miller Defends Interviewer. Other NBC Interview Questions That Some Consider in Bad Taste

After NBC aired an interview Sunday night, Feb. 16, 2014, that ended with U.S. Olympian Bode Miller turning away from the camera in tears and unable to speak, social media lit up with comments critical of the interview. According to…