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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.

Lohan Accused of Stealing Again — And Why Did the Crew of ‘Anger Management’ Break Out in Applause After She Left the Set?

Just when she appeared to be getting down to business — appearing in a guest role on Charlie Sheen’s “Anger Management” — actress Lindsay Lohan managed to wind up with another round of negative headlines. This time she’s accused of…

Video: Did Savannah Guthrie Flip Off Matt Lauer On-Air?

As if NBC’s “Today” show needed any more controversy, a new one has erupted over whether Savannah Guthrie flipped off her co-host Matt Lauer on the air. TMZ.com reports: “Matt Lauer definitely got the finger from co-host Savannah Guthrie this…

After 25 Seasons, a Show That Has Been a TV Fixture Is Canceled for the Second Time — and This Time It May Be for Good

A TV show that has been a fixture on television for a quarter-century has been canceled — for the second time. TVGuide.com reports that Lifetime canceled "America’s Most Wanted" — which Lifetime picked up after it was canceled by Fox….

Former Intern’s Unflattering Claim Prompts Apology (of Sorts) From Matt Lauer

It’s being called an apology, but “Today” host Matt Lauer’s response to an unflattering tweet about him appears to fall into the “sorry you took it the wrong way” category. According to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed, Lauer’s former intern…

Zucker’s ‘New Face of CNN’ Sinks to New Ratings Low

CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker has called him "the new face of CNN," but it doesn’t appear to be a face viewers want to see. Jake Tapper’s new 4 p.m. ET CNN program, "The Lead with Jake Tapper," hit a…

‘Cagney & Lacey’ Star Joins CBS Comedy

One of the stars of the female-centric 1980s cop show "Cagney & Lacey" has been cast in a co-starring role in the new CBS comedy pilot "Jacked Up." Deadline.com reports that Tyne Daly, who played working mom Mary Beth Lacey…

Paramount Plans Return to TV Business

Paramount is getting back into the television business, with studio chief Brad Grey, a former TV producer, seeking a way to shield the studio from the lagging film business, reports TheWrap.com. The story reports: "Grey has begun meeting with candidates…

‘Once Upon a Time’ Spinoff Gets Title and Lead Actress

The ABC spinoff of "Once Upon a Time" that will focus on Alice in Wonderland has received both a title and a lead actress, reports Deadline.com. The project is now called "Once: Wonderland" and has cast Australian actress Sophie Lowe…

‘Jersey Shore’ Star Cast in Soap Opera

One of the stars of the hit MTV reality show “Jersey Shore” is poised for a career resurgence as a soap opera star. TVGuide.com reports that "Jersey" alum Jenni "JWoww" Farley has been cast in the "One Life to Live"…

March Madness Continues to Beat Last Year’s Numbers

Ratings for the 2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship — “March Madness” — continue to pace ahead of last year’s tournament, CBS Sports and Turner Sports announced. Thursday’s regional semifinal games averaged a 7.3 rating/14 share, based on Nielsen…