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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.

Video: Check This Out — New Direction for Apple Ads

"Apple Inc. and TBWA\Chiat\Day, the ad agency behind the company’s most memorable advertisements, are embarking on a new campaign designed to revive interest in an aging product line and cement the iPhone maker’s bond with consumers, people with knowledge of…

’24’ Revival Signs Flagship Producer and Director

The revival of the Fox drama "24" has signed a key player from the original version of the series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Jon Cassar, who produced and directed 59 episodes of the original series, has joined…

‘Harry Potter’ Director Tapped for High-Profile FX Project

David Yates, who directed the last four "Harry Potter" movies, will direct the pilot for the high-profile FX drama project "Tyrant," which comes from "Homeland" executive producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, reports Deadline.com. Yates replaces Ang Lee, who withdrew…

‘Electric Company’ Lyricist Elaine Laron Dies at 83

"The Electric Company" lyricist Elaine Laron, who also wrote for the landmark 1970s children’s project "Free to Be … You and Me," has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 83. Laron’s recorded works also include the anti-Vietnam War…

TV Producer Dan Jinks Re-Ups With CBS TV Studios

Television and film producer Dan Jinks has signed a new two-year overall deal with CBS Television Studios, reports Deadline.com. Under his previous deal, Jinks developed and executive produced "Emily Owens, MD," which was canceled by the CW. He previously worked…

IFC Orders More of Skit Show

IFC has ordered two more seasons of a skit series. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the cable channel ordered more of "Portlandia," the skit show starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. The series will get a fourth…

Edward R. Murrow Award Winners Revealed

The Radio Television Digital News Association unveiled the winners of the 2013 National Edward R. Murrow Awards today, honoring news operations in local television, network television, radio and online categories. CBS, ABC and CNN were among the top honorees in…

What If ESPN Created a Channel and Nobody Watched? Now We Know

ESPN has provided the answer to the question of what would happen if it created a channel and nobody watched. The answer came when ESPN announced today that it is shutting down ESPN 3D, the Associated Press reports. The channel…

Broadcasters May Try to Beat Aereo at Its Own Game

Aereo may have some competition as it strives to make broadcast TV programming available on phones, tablets and laptops. TheWrap.com reports that broadcasters, who are locked in a legal battle with the new service, may try their hand at livestreaming…

Hit NBC Show Sinks to All-Time Low

A show that has been one of the bright spots for NBC reached a historic low in the ratings Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “The Voice” registered a 2.7 average in…