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’s Olympics End on a Ratings High — London Games Called Most-Watched TV Event in U.S. History

Sunday’s final night of NBC’s Olympics coverage from London was way up from Beijing four years ago, according to Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the network’s telecast of the closing ceremony scored a 9.1 average rating in the key 18-49…

Google Purchases One of the Best-Known Brands in the World of Travel

Google has purchased one of the best-known brands in the world of travel. The "guidebook content and digital properties" produced by Frommer’s have been bought by the tech company, USA Today reports. Says the article, "Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Google has…

Former ‘Will & Grace’ Star Tackles Yet Another Assignment for NBC

A “Will & Grace” alum who is still busy working for NBC just added another gig to his list of assignments, Deadline.com reports. Sean Hayes, the Emmy winner who played Jack on “Will & Grace,” will do a multiple-episode arc…

Monkeying Around: NBC Commits One Final Flub — in the Eyes of Some Already Unhappy Viewers, Including ‘Glee’ Star Kevin McHale — as It Bids Farewell to Olympics

NBC made more fans unhappy on its final night of Olympics coverage Sunday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Wrapping up two weeks of Olympics coverage marred by complaints over tape delay and various missteps, the network stirred up more criticism…

An Olympic Gold Medalist, a Sex-Tape Star and the Scion of a Republican VP Candidate Included in Lineup for ‘Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars’

ABC has revealed the lineup for the upcoming “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars,” which marks the first time contestants from a previous installment of the dancing competition will gather for an all-star version. Among the celebrities who will be returning…

ABC Announces the ‘Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars’ Celebrity and Professional Pairings

Here’s the press release from ABC: August 13, 2012 The 13th contestant (“Viewers’ Choice: All-Star”) with His / Her Professional Partner Will Be Announced on “Good Morning America,” August 27 “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars” Premieres Monday, September 24 “Dancing…

Report: CNN Contemplating a Radical Change of Direction to Revive Ratings

CNN is looking at a change in its programming approach that some insiders are comparing to MTV’s move away from music programming years ago, the New York Post reports. Among other possible changes, CNN is reportedly talking with producers of…

Chelsea Handler Says Relationship With NBC’s Harbert Ended Over Her Show

Chelsea Handler is blaming the end of her relationship with NBC Broadcasting Chairman Ted Harbert on the inability to separate work and pleasure, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. According to an article that will be published in the…

‘Friends’ Star Known for Romantic Disappointment Gets Engaged

A former "Friends" star who is a focus of the tabloids for her romantic disappointments has become engaged, reports People.com. Jennifer Aniston, 43, got engaged to boyfriend Justin Theroux, 41, on Friday. "Justin Theroux had an amazing birthday on Friday,…

Olympian Says He’s Considering Two Reality Shows

An Olympic athlete who won five medals in the London Games as part of the U.S. team says he’s considering appearing on reality television. Swimmer Ryan Lochte says he’s interested in two reality shows, "Dancing with the Stars" and "The…