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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.

‘Mad Men’ Star Reassures Fans That He’s Not Dying of Cancer, Calls Upcoming Throat Surgery ‘Routine’

Prompted by dire reports in the media, "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm took the opportunity during an appearance Wednesday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to reassure fans that he’s not dying, US Magazine reports. In a raspy voice, the 42-year-old actor…

‘Simpsons’ Couch Gag Gets Big-Name Director for Halloween Episode

The upcoming "Treehouse of Horror" Halloween episode of animation staple "The Simpsons" will open with a couch gag directed by Guillermo del Toro, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. Del Toro is known for his work in feature films,…

OMG! One of the Top Executive Producers in the History of the Syndication Business is Leaving Hit Flagship Show

One of the top executive producers in the history of the TV syndication business will be leaving her hit flagship show next year. At the time she will have been with the show for 20 years. Linda Bell Blue will…

Is the Honeymoon Over for a Key NBC Series? Season Premiere Matches Historic Low

An NBC series that has performed well for the network in the past had an ominous achievement when it returned Tuesday night for its fall season premiere. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that "Revolution’s" season-two debut managed only a 1.8 average rating in…

Miley Cyrus Says Her MTV Performance ‘Could Have Even Gone Further’ — and Points the Finger at Someone Else She Thinks Deserves Blame

In an interview for the new issue of Rolling Stone, singer Miley Cyrus says her performance on MTV’s Video Music Awards "could have even gone further, but we didn’t," referring to her infamous twerk-fest that led to a number of…

ABC Working With Steven Spielberg on Comedy

ABC has a new comedy project in the works from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the project is an adaptation of the British show "No Angels." "The network is teaming with writing team Kat…

HBO Renews Acclaimed Drama Series

HBO is renewing a heavily honored drama series. Michael Lombardo, president of programming for the pay-cable channel, announced the network will bring back "Boardwalk Empire" for a fifth season. “Thanks to Terry Winter, Martin Scorsese, Tim Van Patten, Howard Korder…

‘Walking Dead’ Adds Young Actress

A young actress is poised for what could be her big break with a role on the AMC smash "The Walking Dead." Deadline.com reports that Alanna Masterson, 25, is joining the cast for a recurring role in the show’s upcoming…

HBO Moves Forward With Gandolfini Project, Replacing the ‘Sopranos’ Star With a Film Legend

HBO is going ahead with a project that was originally set to star the pay-cable network’s iconic Tony Soprano, actor James Gandolfini. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the miniseries "Criminal Justice" is back on track, with Robert De…

A&E Cancels a Series That Has Been on a Lot of ‘Guilty Pleasures’ Lists — Is It One of Yours?

Is it a guilty pleasure, or just another example of train wreck TV — or both? A series that has captured the interest of viewers for a wide range of reasons — maybe some of us can relate a little…