Chuck Ross

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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.

ESPN Snatches U.S. Open From CBS — Dealing Another Blow to Broadcast Sports Rights

In what The New York Times calls the "latest assault on the fraying broadcast sports model," ESPN said it will take control of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in 2015, ending CBS’s almost half-century airing the event. We reported earlier…

‘Wonder Woman’ Prequel Still Alive

It’s too soon to write off a “Wonder Woman” prequel that has been in the works for broadcast TV. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that “Amazon” is still in development at the CW, according to network President Mark Pedowitz — even…

Revived Online Soap Operas Cutting Back Their Schedule

The revived online versions of "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" are having their schedules cut back. The New York Post reports that the shows will be cut back to twice-a-week airings starting Monday. Both shows debuted April…

‘Sarah Connor Chronicles’ Producer Moves to Universal, Joins Pirate Project

Josh Friedman, the executive producer behind "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," has signed a two-year overall deal with Universal Television and will join the new pirate drama "Crossbones," The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. Friedman is moving from 20th Television….

HBO Orders Comedy Series From ‘King of the Hill’ Creator

HBO continues to move further into comedy, placing a series order for a project from Mike Judge, the creator of animated shows such as "King of the Hill," The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. The project is an untitled comedy…

A DVD That Smells Like Domino’s Pizza

[Wanna add a little heat to your client’s next campaign. Check this out! It’s from our colleagues at our sibling Crain Communicaitons publication, Advertising Age] Takeout pizza and a DVD are a natural fit for many. So Domino’s Pizza in…

Lifetime Announces Premiere Date for Jodi Arias Movie — Even as the Convicted Murderer Is Having Her Fate Decided in Court

While the penalty phase of her murder trial was playing out today elsewhere on cable, Lifetime unveiled plans for its movie about convicted murderer Jodi Arias, USA Today reports. The network announced that “Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret” will premiere…

CBS Names New VP of News Services

CBS News has announced a key executive appointment. Deadline.com reports that the division filled the position of vice president, News Services, naming Kurt Davis to the post. “Davis will lead CBS News’ satellite newsgathering organization, which provides news and information…

Shakira’s Out at NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ but Another Coach Will Be Back

On the heels of news that Shakira is leaving NBC’s “The Voice,” the show has confirmed that one of its other high-profile coaches, Christina Aguilera, will be back, E! Online reports. Host Carson Daly talked about Aguilera’s return: "We’re all…

Fox Rides Reality Lineup to Nightly Ratings Win

“American Idol” continues its lackluster season in the ratings, but the veteran singing competition had enough left in the tank to push Fox to a nightly win in the key 18-49 demo Wednesday night, based on Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports…