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.

Another Olympian Finds His Way to a TV Series — This Time It’s ‘90210’

Following news that heavy-medal swimmer Michael Phelps has landed a TV job, as we reported Monday, news broke today that one of his teammates on the U.S. swim team — rival gold medalist Ryan Lochte — will also be following…

#nbcfail Failed to See the Bigger Olympics Picture

One of the oddest items I’ve read lately about NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympics was this sentence from SportsGrid.com: “The numbers [meaning ratings] are working in [NBC’s] favor, even if public opinion is not.” It’s nonsensical. The loudest shouting…

Bishop Desmond Tutu and Other Nobel Peace Laureates Condemn New NBC Show, Call on Network to Cancel It

Nine Nobel Peace Prize laureates have joined forces to condemn a new NBC show, The Guardian reports. The show is the reality competition "Stars Earn Stripes." The group wrote in an open letter that the show glorifies war and armed…

Chenoweth Exits ‘The Good Wife’ in Wake of On-Set Accident

"The Good Wife" is losing the Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, who said she’s leaving her recurring role after an injury on the set last month, reports People.com. As previously reported, Chenoweth was hospitalized in New York after a piece…

#nbcfail Failed to See the Bigger Olympics Picture

That’s the opinion of TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross — and if you please click here you can read why he says so..

Howard Stern Plans to Confront Sharon Osbourne Over ‘America’s Got Talent’

Howard Stern has vowed to confront his fellow judge Sharon Osbourne over her decision to quit "America’s Got Talent," reports the New York Post. "I am going to talk to her about it when I get on the show,” Stern…

Stations May Go Dark Tonight in 45 Markets in Retransmission Dispute

In the wake of a series of disputes over retransmission fees that have produced blackouts on Dish Network, the satellite provider is headed for another showdown in another dispute, Deadline.com reports. An impending blackout tonight involving Sinclair stations could affect…

Video: Robert Pattinson Comments on the Kristen Stewart Cheating Scandal

“Twilight” star Robert Pattinson gave his first television interview since the cheating scandal broke involving his girlfriend Kristen Stewart, appearing Monday night on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Pattinson and Stewart mostly talked “around” the scandal, sharing…

NBC Tweaks ‘The Voice’ for Third Season

NBC is tweaking "The Voice" for the singing competition’s third season, TheWrap.com reports. One of the big changes will be allowing coaches to poach a contestant after another coach has decided to drop the singer. The changes were announced by…

‘Mad Men’ Writer-Producer Gets Order for Medical Drama From CBS

CBS has given a put pilot commitment to a new medical drama from a writer-producer known for AMC’s “Mad Men,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Dahvi Waller’s 20th TV doctor drama, ‘Guinea Pigs,’ centers on a group of trailblazing doctors…