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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.

Actress Mentally Unfit to Stand Trial, Says Her Attorney

Former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes is mentally unfit to stand trial, according to her attorney, reports TMZ.com. Bynes was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on her DUI arrest in West Hollywood in April 2012, but her attorney told the…

Celebrity Contestant Injured on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ — May Need Surgery

One of the celebrity contestants on the ABC competition "Dancing with the Stars" was injured while performing on the show. E! Online reports that television’s "Science Guy," Bill Nye, hurt his knee, which may require surgery. Nye was injured Monday…

Oscar-Winning Director Headed Back to TV

Fox has given a put pilot commitment to a project that will mark the return to television for an Oscar-winning director. Deadline.com reports that the project comes from director, producer and screenwriter Robert Zemeckis — known for "Forrest Gump," "Who…

NBC Orders First Pilot for 2014-15 Season

Just one day after the new fall television season kicked off, NBC placed its first pilot order for the 2014-15 television season. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network ordered a drama that’s described as a "Traffic"-like thriller….

Disney Pulls Plug on Program Allowing Disabled People to Go to Front of Line

The Walt Disney Co. is pulling the plug on its program that allowed disabled people to go to the front of the line for attractions at its theme parks, partly because of abuse of the plan, reports Bloomberg. Instead, guests…

Dr. Drew Reveals He Had Treatment for Cancer

Reality television host Dr. Drew Pinsky has revealed that he underwent treatment for cancer. People magazine reports that Pinsky says he underwent surgery last July for prostate cancer, telling only a small number of friends and colleagues at the time….

Iger Says Disney May Feed ‘Voracious Appetite’ of Netflix and Other Digital Platforms for New Content

Walt Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger said the company may create content for platforms such as Netflix and other new digital services, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I wouldn’t be surprised if, sometime in the near future, you didn’t hear…

ABC Developing Drama Series From ‘Bones’ Creator

"Bones" creator and executive producer Hart Hanson has a drama series in development at ABC. Deadline.com reports that the project, "The Good Thief’s Guide," has landed a script commitment with significant penalty. Based on the book by Chris Ewan, the…

Why Fans of ‘Breaking Bad’ Are Getting a $22.99 Refund

Apple made an announcement that will be good news for some fans of AMC’s "Breaking Bad." The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that iTunes users who bought season passes for the show’s fifth season are eligible for a $22.99 credit….

Star of Canceled Syfy Series Headed to CBS Drama … and an ABC Casting Update

One of the stars of Syfy’s "Warehouse 13" is headed for a major role on a CBS drama series. Deadline.com reports that Joanne Kelly, who plays the Secret Service agent Myka Bering on "Warehouse 13," will tackle a recurring role…