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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.

Amazon Orders Project From ‘X Files’ Creator

The creator of "The X Files" is getting back in the game after being away for a while, and his latest project is moving forward at Amazon Studios. Deadline.com reports that Chris Carter received a pilot order for "The After,"…

Who’s the Longest-Running Late-Night Host in TV History? (Hint: He’s Still at It, and He’s Coming Up on a Milestone)

The longest-running late-night host in television history is marking a milestone this week, and to celebrate the occasion he’s bringing in someone who has been around for a number of his milestones. The host is David Letterman, who’s calling on…

1970s TV Superhero Joins ‘Two and a Half Men’

An actress known for playing a superhero on television in the 1970s will be back in prime time as a part of the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men." EW.com reports that Lynda Carter, known for her role…

TV Adaptation of Terry Gilliam Movie Moves Forward at Syfy

Syfy is moving forward with a project it has had in development to adapt a Terry Gilliam feature film. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel ordered a pilot for "12 Monkeys." At one point the channel…

‘Cops’ Ready to Bow at Its New Cable Home — Here’s a First-Look Video Ahead of the Season 26 Premiere

The long-running show "Cops" is about to roll out its 26th season on television after moving to a new home on cable. The show’s Spike TV premiere is set for Saturday, Sept. 14. The series bowed in March 1989 and…

‘American Idol’ Putting Finishing Touches on Deal With Its Newest Judge

Fox’s "American Idol" is close to locking in its third judge for the upcoming season. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the singing competition is closing in on a deal with producer-songwriter Dr. Luke. "When Dr. Luke’s name first…

TV Land Cancels Series

TV Land has made the decision to cancel a series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel is divorcing itself from the Fran Drescher comedy "Happily Divorced" after two seasons. The comedy starred Drescher as a woman…

‘Breaking Bad’ Actress Says Fans Expressed ‘Homicidal Rage’ Over Her Character

A "Breaking Bad" actress writes in The New York Times about her experience performing on the hit AMC show, noting that her strong-willed character is disliked by many fans and even inspired "homicidal rage at the actress playing her." Anna…

‘Daily Show’ Correspondent Joins Fox Comedy

A correspondent for Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show" has landed a role on a Fox comedy series. Deadline.com reports that Aasif Mandvi is joining the new sitcom "Us and Them." Mandvi will play a recurring role as Dave Coaches, the…

Paula Deen Settles Lawsuit That Brought Down Her Empire

Celebrity chef Paula Deen has settled the lawsuit that wrecked her business empire after she admitted in a deposition that she had used racial epithets, reports Bloomberg Businessweek. "The terms of the settlement were not disclosed; the one-sentence statement filed…