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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.

After Lagging for Years, NBC Heads Into the Olympics With a Lead in the 18-49 Demo

After years of ratings struggles, NBC is heading into the Winter Olympics in an enviable position: It’s in the lead this season in the key demo of viewers 18-49, Reuters reports. NBC has been boosted by shows such as “The…

Animated Show From ‘Community’ Creator Dan Harmon Looks Like a Hit

Dan Harmon, the creator and former executive producer of NBC’s “Community,” is finding success with his Adult Swim animated series “Rick and Morty,” reports Joe Adalian at New York Magazine’s Vulture. The show “is turning into something of a juggernaut…

Court Show Headed for a Second Season

A syndicated court show that has performed well in its rookie season will be back for a second season. B&C reports that the MGM series “Paternity Court” has been renewed in 80% of the country. Stations that renewed the show…

Fox Drama ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Promotes Two Actors

The Fox supernatural drama series “Sleepy Hollow” has promoted two actors, Deadline.com reports, with “Fringe” star John Noble and Lyndie Greenwood getting bumped up to regulars. Noble had a three-episode arc in the first season of the drama, but will…

CBS Orders Stalker Drama From Creator of Fox Series

CBS has ordered a pilot from Kevin Williamson, the creator of Fox’s “The Following,” reports Deadline.com. The untitled project is about detectives who work for the Los Angeles Police Department’s Threat Management Unit and handle stalkers, the story says. From…

NBC Picks Up Comedy Projects From Ellen DeGeneres, Jason Bateman

NBC has picked up two new comedy projects. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the network is moving ahead with the single-camera pilot "Two to Go," from Universal TV and studio-based David Janollari Entertainment and Jason Bateman’s Aggregate. "Written/co-exec…

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Veteran TV Producer, Known for Landmark Specials, Dead at 81

A veteran producer who was behind the scenes of a string of landmark TV specials has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bob Wynn, a three-time Emmy nominee, died Dec. 12 in Calabasas, Calif., at 81. His projects included showcases…

Syfy Series Gets Massive Order — With a Catch

A Syfy series didn’t just get an order for a new season — it got a "super-sized" order, EW.com’s Inside TV reports. The series is "Haven," which received an order for a 26-episode fifth season. "But there’s a big catch….

CBS Shows Surge to Season Highs, Fox Show Sinks to Series Low

CBS celebrated a number of high points in the prime-time ratings for Monday night, while a Fox series sank to its all-time low, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the CBS shows "How I…