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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.

‘Duck Dynasty’-Themed Scarecrow Stolen and Burned

A scarecrow featuring a "Duck Dynasty" character was stolen and burned, WSBTV.com reports. The incident took place in the city of Ball Ground in Cherokee County, Ga. "Police in Cherokee County offered a $1,000 reward in their search for a…

Why TV Networks Are Rethinking the Pilot Process

A shift is taking place in broadcast television, with networks increasingly rejecting the traditional pilot process in favor of direct-to-series orders, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "On Oct. 17, Fox said it would bypass the pilot stage with a 13-episode…

‘Anthony Weiner Week’ Has Rival Broadcast Nets Ripping Story Lines From the Same Headlines

In what one report calls "Anthony Weiner Week," two broadcast drama series are airing episodes this week that bear a resemblance to the case of the New York congressman who fell from grace over embarrassing "selfies." "Two prime-time drama series…

TV Actress Fires Back at Internet Bullies

A television actress went on a bit of a Twitter tirade Tuesday, firing back at criticism she received online on a number of topics. The Huffington Post reports that Danielle Fishel, known for her role as Topanga on the 1990s…

Did ABC Blow It by Canceling Series? Now the Network May Revive the Show

ABC may have some regrets about canceling a series, and is reportedly considering bringing it back. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the network may try to revive the crime drama "Body of Proof." A decision is expected within…

Oscar-Winning Actress Plans to Bail Out on ‘American Horror Story’

A two-time Academy Award winner appears to have had enough of FX’s "American Horror Story." Buzzfeed reports that actress Jessica Lange says the fourth season of the drama will be her last. The drama, which is currently in its third…

Failed Pilots Have a New Place to Go to Die

It used to be that failed pilots were shuffled off to die alone, but that’s not the case any longer, writes Lisa de Moraes at Deadline.com. The new fate of failed pilots seems to be to die online. Two failed…

Fur Flies Between Animal Planet and Hallmark Channel After ‘Kitten Bowl’ Plans Surface

A bit of a catfight has broken out between Hallmark Channel and Animal Planet after Hallmark announced that it will counterprogram Animal Planet’s Super Bowl counterprogramming during the upcoming NFL title game, as we announced Tuesday. But the fight appears…

Showtime Renews Two Series

Showtime is picking up new seasons of two drama series, with both shows qualifying as hits for the pay-cable channel. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that Showtime ordered a fourth season of "Homeland" and a second season of…

PBS Takes Wraps Off ‘Sherlock’ Premiere, Plans to Pair the Series With Another Hit Show

PBS has unveiled plans for the new season of "Sherlock," which will be paired with another PBS hit, the Minneapolis StarTribune reports. "’Sherlock,’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch, will return to public TV in January, keeping company on Sunday nights with the…