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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.

Emmy-Winning Actor From ‘Will & Grace’ Joins ‘American Horror Story’

An actor who appeared on the hit NBC comedy series "Will & Grace" is joining FX’s "American Horror Story." The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Leslie Jordan, who played Beverley Leslie on the NBC sitcom, has been cast in…

‘Good Morning America’ Host Robin Roberts Says She Will Soon Be Back Full Time

"Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts says she will be back to work full time on the ABC morning show after Labor Day. "The day after Labor Day I’ll be back to a five-day-a-week schedule," she told People magazine. "I’m…

Paul Giamatti TV Project Moves Forward

A dark comedic drama starring Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Paul Giamatti is moving forward. Deadline.com reports that FX has given a pilot order to "Hoke," in which Giamatti plays homicide detective Hoke Moseley. "Hoke" features Moseley, a hardboiled detective…

Conflict Talk Show to Launch Syndication Test Run

A new conflict-oriented talk show is moving toward its trial run in syndication, with a wide debut set for early next month. TVNewsCheck reports that "The Test," hosted by comedian Kirk Fox, will roll out Sept. 9 on stations reaching…

‘Treme’ Actor Joins HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’

An actor from the HBO drama series "Treme" has been cast in the fourth season of HBO’s "Game of Thrones." The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Michiel Huisman will be a part of "Thrones." Details of his role are…

New Fox Project Ventures Into ‘Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ Territory

Fox has bought a script from "Save Me" creator John Scott Shepherd, which focuses on a woman who’s literally invincible, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. "Broken Girl" is described as a mix of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"…

Conflicting Reports About Fate of Kris Jenner’s Talk Show

20th Television says reports that Kris Jenner’s talk show has been canceled aren’t accurate, with a representative telling TheWrap.com that it’s "too early to make a decision." Reps for the show also took to Twitter to deny reports that the…

Former ABC Entertainment President Sells Project to Fox

The former entertainment president at ABC has made his first sale in his new role as producer. Deadline.com reports that Stephen McPherson landed a half-hour project at Fox. The project is written by Brandon Schwartz and developed by McPherson, and…

Crooner Reportedly in the Mix for ‘Idol’ Judge’s Spot

A popular singer has reportedly surfaced as a contender for a judging job on Fox’s "American Idol." Deadline.com reports that Harry Connick Jr. is now in the mix for the job. "He is a self-professed big fan of ‘American Idol’…

Which New Fall Shows Will Be Worth Watching? Here Are the 20 That Are Not to Be Missed

With the summer 2013 television season winding down, thoughts turn to the upcoming fall season. Conveniently, the folks at TheWrap.com have put together a list of 20 new shows for 2013-14 that are worth a look — including a superhero…