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.

Julianna Margulies Sued by Her Former Managers

Former managers for "The Good Wife" star Julianna Margulies have sued the actress, charging that they got her on the show and orchestrated a deal with L’Oreal, but that she stopped paying them their commissions after she fired them, according…

Facebook May Offer Job to Hulu CEO

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reportedly "likes" Hulu Chief Executive Jason Kilar’s work so much he’s considering him for a top job, according to the New York Post. Zuckerberg wants to increase Facebook’s appeal to advertisers, especially with online video advertising,…

‘Burn Notice’ Studio’s Upcoming TV Project Tackles Best-Selling ‘Harry Bosch’ Books

The studio behind USA Network’s "Burn Notice" is working with "Treme" producer Eric Overmyer and writer Michael Connelly on a TV series based on Connelly’s "Harry Bosch" novels, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fuse Entertainment, which is also behind AMC’s…

Lance Armstrong Files Suit on Monday, July 9, 2012, To Block Doping Charges. Within Hours Federal Judge Dismisses Suit, Criticizes Armstrong’s ‘Desire for Publicity’

"Within seven hours of Lance Armstrong filing a lawsuit that sought to block the United States Anti-Doping Agency from punishing him for alleged doping violations, a federal judge in Austin, Tex., struck down the complaint," reports The New York Times. The…

Wow: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Have Quickly SETTLED Their Divorce

Almost as suddenly as news broke of Katie Holmes’ divorce filing, word has surfaced today that Holmes and Tom Cruise have reached a settlement, TheWrap.com reports. The couple did not reveal details of the settlement, but People magazine reports: “Sources…

‘Real Housewives’ Star Angling to Be Brought Back for Another Season

One of the stars of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” franchise is doing her best to make sure she’s invited back for another season, the New York Post’s Page Six reports. "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member Teresa Giudice will meet…

HBO Takes Wraps Off Plans for ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and ‘Treme’

HBO unveiled plans today for two of its top dramas, "Boardwalk Empire" and "Treme," announcing that both series will return for their third seasons in September, reports TVLine.com. “Boardwalk Empire” will bow Sunday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m., with most…

Major Marathons Planned Featuring Ernest Borgnine in Movies and on ‘McHale’s Navy’

Two major marathons are planned on TV featuring the acting skills of Ernest Borgnine, reports our friend Hal Boedecker at the Orlando Sentinel. Borgnine died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at age 95, as previously reported. Boedecker writes: "The late, great…

Diverse Approaches to Diversity: One Show’s ‘Pissing Match’ Is Another Show’s Opportunity

Diversity in television moved off the back burner recently with criticisms being fired at a number of showrunners over the whiteness of their casts. In particular, Lena Dunham of HBO’s “Girls” and Amy Sherman-Palladino of ABC Family’s “Bunheads” have come…

‘Oprah Builds a Network’: Winfrey Tries to Play OWN’s Troubles for Ratings — Documentary Also Gives Viewers Want They Want Most: More Oprah

By Jeanine Poggi Advertising Age Oprah Winfrey has a long history of turning her personal struggles into "aha! moments" that resonate with viewers. Now she is hoping to turn the troubled start for OWN into ratings for the network with…