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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.

Sign of the Times: Norman Lear and Rita Moreno on ‘One Day at a Time’ and the Agony of Death by Data at Netflix

Two television icons, Norman Lear and Rita Moreno, explained how their sitcom became a victim of the streaming algorithm, writing in a guest column published today by The Hollywood Reporter that there’s a lesson in the cancellation of the “One…

Time to Say Goodbye to a Long-Running Drama Series and Say Hello to Its New Spinoff

The date is set for the final season of a long-running drama series along with the premiere of its new spinoff. USA Network announced today that the ninth and final season of “Suits” will premiere July 17, with the show’s…

Comedian-Turned-Media Mogul Joins the Scramble for Fox’s 21 Regional Sports Networks

A new contender has surfaced in the crowded field vying to acquire the 21 regional sports networks that Disney is selling in connection with its Fox acquisition. The New York Post reports that comedian-turned-media mogul Byron Allen is now a…

Disney Shakes Up Studios Leadership

Disney announced some personnel moves Wednesday in the top executive ranks at Walt Disney Studios, naming studio President Alan Bergman co-chairman of Walt Disney Studios alongside Alan Horn. The company also expanded Horn’s role, making him the newly appointed chief…

I Have ‘Surges of Deep, Deep Sadness and It Brings Tears to My Eyes’: Alex Trebek Shares His Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

Alex Trebek, the longtime host of “Jeopardy!,” opened up about his battle with pancreatic cancer during an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Trebek, who was interviewed by Robin Roberts, admitted that he experiences “surges of deep, deep sadness” even…

Former MLB Manager Joins Fox Sports

Fox Sports has hired a new studio analyst for its Major League Baseball coverage, announcing today that former New York Mets, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels manager Terry Collins has the job. Making the announcement was Brad Zager, executive…

Tribute to John Singleton Set for Tonight

A block of programming saluting director and producer John Singleton, who died Monday at age 51 following a stroke, will run tonight, May 1, on TV One. The channel announced that it will televise a special marathon of its signature…

USA Network Sets Premiere Date for Final Season of ‘Suits’ and New Spinoff Series ‘Pearson’

Press release from USA Network, May 1, 2019: This summer, one story will come to an end as a new one begins. USA Network today announced that SUITS’ ninth and final season, and new spinoff series, PEARSON, will premiere back-to-back…

Netflix Makes Exclusive First-Look Deal With Director, Producer and Academy Award-Winning Actress Regina King

Press release from Netflix, May 1, 2019: Netflix has entered into a multi-year first look deal with director, producer, and award winning actress, Regina King. King’s production company Royal Ties is entering into the first-look deal to produce films and…

TV One to Celebrate John Singleton’s Life and Legacy With Special ‘Unsung Hollywood’ Marathon Airing Tonight, May 1

Press release from TV One, May 1, 2019: After the untimely passing of groundbreaking film director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton, TV One will honor his many accomplishments with themed episodes of its signature series UNSUNG HOLLYWOOD airing tonight Wednesday,…