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.

SAG-AFTRA Honors Outstanding Film and Television Performances at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Press release from SAG-AFTRA, Jan. 27, 2013: SAG-AFTRA presented its coveted Actor® statuette for the outstanding motion picture and primetime television performances of 2012 at the “19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®” in ceremonies attended by film and television’s leading…

ABC Gives Pilot Order to ‘House’ Creator

ABC has given a pilot order to a project from "House" creator David Shore, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Shore will write and executive produce the project, "Doubt," which is about an ex-cop who becomes an attorney. He…

Tina Fey Developing Musical Based on Lindsay Lohan Movie — and She Would Love to Get an ‘Idol’ Diva Involved

“30 Rock” creator and star Tina Fey has a musical in the works based on a Lindsay Lohan feature film, E! News reports. The project is based on the 2004 teen comedy “Mean Girls.” Fey talked about the project at…

‘Idol’ Slips Again — But Still Easily Beats the Competition

Fox’s “American Idol” continues to slip in the ratings, based on Thursday’s Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “Idol” delivered a 5.6 average rating in the key 18-49 demo, down 6% from a week ago. It was still easily the top…

Burt Reynolds Hospitalized

Acting legend Burt Reynolds was being treated in the intensive care unit of a Florida hospital today, TMZ.com reports. The 76-year-old actor reportedly came down with a bad case of the flu. Doctors were optimistic that Reynolds would make a…

Who’s the Funniest Person in Show Biz — and What’s His Real Name? Here’s Rolling Stone’s Top 10 List

Rolling Stone magazine has released a list of the funniest people currently working in show business. Topping the list — which is based on the performers’ recent work — is the star of FX’s "Louie," stand-up comic Louis C.K. (real…

’60 Minutes’ Scores a Double ‘Get’

CBS’s “60 Minutes” pulled off something of a political coup, scoring a high-profile double “get” for this Sunday’s installment of the show. TheWrap.com reports that President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will give their first-ever joint interview. According…

‘Katie’ Enjoying a Manti Te’o Ratings Bump

The numbers are in for Katie Couric’s interview with Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o on the syndicated "Katie," and it’s a touchdown for the talk show host, reports TheWrap.com. The episode, which aired Thursday, scored a 2.6/7 metered-market household…

Hit Reality Series Gets Seventh Season on truTV

truTV has renewed its flagship reality show for a seventh season. Deadline.com reports that the cable network signed on for more "Hardcore Pawn." The series focuses on the family-owned pawn shop American Jewelry and Loan in Detroit. Its premiere in…

Lawsuit in the Works Against ‘American Idol’ Accuses Show of Racism — Attorney Outlines How the Alleged ‘Scheme’ Has Operated

Nine former contestants on "American Idol" are preparing a lawsuit against the show, claiming they were bumped off as part of a racist and illegal plot to improve ratings, reports TMZ.com. The contestants, who are black, are from different seasons…