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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.

What Do Cher and Jeffrey Dahmer Have in Common?

Pop singer Cher, known for her time in Sonny and Cher and for solo hits including “Believe,” “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves,” has something in common with serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. They will both…

CW Announces Six New Series Launches, Unveils Premiere Dates

The CW will launch 11 original series in June and July, more than the network has ever launched before in the summer, including six new scripted and unscripted series along with several returning favorites. The newcomers include the talent showcase…

Beloved Former ‘SNL’ Star to Star in New Comedy Series, Do What He Did on ‘SNL’

A former star of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will be doing what he did on the sketch show — playing multiple characters — on his new show. Netflix announced that Mike Myers will star in and executive produce a new…

Video Game May Hold the Key to Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral

A video game may hold the key to the restoration of the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, according to media reports. “The 2014 game ‘Assassin’s Creed Unity,’ set in Paris during the French Revolution, features a realistic 3D model…

‘SNL’ Unveils Guest Lineup for Season-Ending Shows

The NBC sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live” will close out its 44th season with original shows featuring guest hosts Adam Sandler, Emma Thompson and Paul Rudd. “SNL” alum Sandler was previously announced as the host of the May 4…

May 2019 Stacked With New Reelz Original Programming

Press release from Reelz, Wednesday, April 17: REELZ today announced new original programming for May 2019 including two new documentaries, new specials and a new series. The documentaries are led by Cher: Do You Believe? celebrating the pop culture icon…

The CW Network Sets Summer 2019 Premiere Dates; Announces Six Additional New Series to Join Already Packed Summer Slate

Press release from the CW, April 17, 2019: Continuing its push for more year round programming, The CW’s Summer 2019 schedule is taking shape, as the network sets initial premiere dates, launching 11 original series throughout the summer, more than…

Fox News Host Under Fire Over On-Air Comments

A Fox News host has come under fire for comments that offended a number of viewers, including high-profile rappers Snoop Dogg, T.I. and the Game, along with the R&B artist Tank. Variety reports that Fox’s Laura Ingraham, who’s no stranger…

No Joke: Joke Experts Booted From Conan O’Brien Trial

“Conan O’Brien’s joke theft trial is expected to feature a guest appearance from fellow comedian Patton Oswalt, but a California federal judge has decided two experts proffered by the man suing the late-night host aren’t relevant enough to testify,” The…

Hosts of Daytime Emmys Announced

The hosts for the upcoming 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, to be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, May 5, will be “Extra” host Mario Lopez and “The Talk’s” Sheryl Underwood. The announcement was made today on “Extra”…