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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.

Dominant Night in the Ratings for NBC, Even as Drama Series Sinks to Record Low

NBC cruised to a big ratings win in the key 18-49 demo Monday night, even as a key NBC drama series hit a new low. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the Peacock’s two-hour “The Voice” turned in a dominant 4.6 average, based…

Gay TV Actress Tops the List of Most Appealing Actors Among Faith-Based Audiences

A TV actress who is openly gay is No. 1 on a new list of the actors with the greatest appeal to faith-based audiences. Reuters reports that "Criminal Minds" star Kirsten Vangsness topped the list of TV actors. Among movie…

Bravo Rolls Out Record-Breaking Slate of 35 Original Series

Bravo announced a record-breaking lineup of 35 original series, expanding its fleet of unscripted “docu-soaps” and reality series while embarking on its first venture into scripted programming, USA Today reports. The cable channel, which continues to see strong results for…

Where Can You Tune In to Watch Amy Poehler, Matthew Perry, Jason Bateman, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph and a Bunch of Other Stars? They’ll All Be Appearing on a New TV Show

An upcoming series has lined up a roster of top television actors and other celebrities. Deadline.com reports that more than a dozen actors have signed on for the upcoming NBC game series “Hollywood Game Night.” The show is produced by…

No Surprise Here: ‘Game of Thrones’ Renewed by HBO

In a move that would have been a shock if it hadn’t happened, HBO has renewed the hit fantasy series "Game of Thrones" for a fourth season, TheWrap.com reports. “The series premiered its third season on Sunday, hitting a series…

MTV Suspends Production of ‘Buckwild’ After Death of Cast Member; Possible Explanation Surfaces for Three Deaths

After the death of a cast member, MTV has suspended production of its reality show "Buckwild," reports The New York Times. As previously reported, the body of Shain Gandee, 21, was found dead along with his uncle, David Gandee, and…

‘Today’ Executive Producer on Why Matt Lauer Remains on the NBC Morning Show

"Today" executive producer Don Nash spoke out about the Matt Lauer situation, saying the staff of the NBC morning show isn’t divided on whether Lauer should stay. Nash told TV Guide, "This staff loves Matt." Nash also relayed feedback from a…

Donald Trump Drops Lawsuit Against Bill Maher

Donald Trump has dropped the $5 million lawsuit he lodged against Bill Maher for allegedly calling him part orangutan, reports TMZ. Trump sued Maher in February, claiming Maher skipped out on a promise to donate $5 million to charity if…

Amid Allegations About Death on France’s ‘Survivor’ Series, Doctor Commits Suicide

There’s been a second death related to the French television version of “Survivor,” TF1’s “Koh-Lanta,” reports Deadline.com. A doctor who had worked on the program, Dr. Thierry Costa, committed suicide. His death comes about a week after contestant Gerald Babin…

CBS Sports Chairman Defends Handling of Kevin Ware’s Gruesome Injury

CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus says he doesn’t regret banning replays of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware’s gruesome leg injury, and he’s fine with people watching it on the Internet, reports the Associated Press. CBS aired two replays on Sunday…