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.

NBC Cancels Drama Series

NBC made a number of programming moves, including canceling a drama series. Deadline.com reports that the network pulled the plug on the midseason drama "Deception." While NBC executives liked the show, it had a tough time finding its footing in…

Report: ‘American Idol’ Taking Nuclear Option and Getting Rid of All Four Judges, Along With Longtime Producer

"American Idol" isn’t asking any of its four current judges to return next season, and on top of that, longtime producer Nigel Lythgoe also will be leaving the show, reports TheWrap. While reports have surfaced about former judge Jennifer Lopez…

Fox Hands Out Series Pickups for 2013-14 TV Season

Fox kicked off the upfront season Wednesday by announcing it has picked up five new comedies and four new dramas for the fall, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. The comedies are: "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," a cop comedy starring "Saturday…

Veteran Film Director, Best-Known for 1970s Psychological Thriller, Dead at 86

A feature film director, screenwriter and actor whose legacy includes a series of successful 1960s and 1970s movies has died. Reuters reports that Bryan Forbes, best-known for the 1975 psychological thriller “The Stepford Wives,” died Wednesday at 86. The British-born…

PBS Fall Season Offers an Array of New Series, Specials and Returning Favorites — Season Highlights Include Commemoration of President Kennedy, Heritage Specials, PBS Arts and Showcase of Independent Film

Press release from PBS: ARLINGTON, VA; MAY 9, 2013 — PBS announced today a fall primetime line-up featuring a strong roster of wide-ranging programs. New highlights of the season include a series of specials commemorating the 50th anniversary of President…

NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Admits Voting ‘Inconsistencies’

NBC’s "The Voice" disclosed a voting irregularity this week, and talked about the problem on Wednesday’s show, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. Fans had trouble voting online and via text messaging through the vote-tallying company Telescope, the story notes. Nevertheless, even…

Alex Trebek Talks About His Future on ‘Jeopardy!’ — and the Show He Wants to Do After He Leaves

Alex Trebek revealed that he has been considering how he would like to spend his post-"Jeopardy!" years, telling TV Guide that he would like to try his hand at a talk show. Trebek said he “wouldn’t mind hosting a once-a-week…

PBS Takes the Wraps Off Ambitious Programming Plans for Fall, Including 50th Anniversary JFK Tributes

PBS has unveiled its wide-ranging programming plans for fall 2013, with a number of special programs on tap to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963. Other fall highlights include new…

NBC Signs First-Look Deal With ‘The Voice’ Coach

NBC has signed an exclusive one-year first-look development deal with one of the coaches on "The Voice." Deadline.com reports that the network signed with Adam Levine and his producing partner, Jordan Feldstein. The pair will develop scripted and alternative programming…

ABC’s ‘Castle’ May Get Two-Season Order

ABC may give a two-season renewal to "Castle," the procedural that stars Nathan Fillion, which would extend the show’s run to seven seasons, reports Deadline.com. The show now ranks as ABC’s most-watched drama series, and is one of several shows…