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.

Oops: Fox, CNN Drop the Ball in Their Reporting on Today’s Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

In their zeal to get the news out faster than the competition, both Fox News and CNN incorrectly reported on today’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Healthcare Act, according to New York Magazine. As we reported earlier…

NBC Details Plans for London Olympics, With Bob Costas Topping a Lineup of 115 Commentators — and an Astounding 5,535 Hours of Coverage

NBC Sports Group has released details about its upcoming Olympics coverage, including its full lineup of on-air talent for the London Games, with a total of 115 commentators set to work the event. The coverage will include an unprecedented 5,535…

NBC Sports Group Announces Talent Roster for London Olympics — 115 Commentators in All

Press release from NBC Sports Group: NEW YORK – June 28, 2012 – Bob Costas leads a record 115 NBC Olympic commentators as NBCUniversal will present an unprecedented 5,535 hours of London Olympic Games coverage across NBC, NBC Sports Network,…

NBC Sports Boss Says Network Won’t Turn a Profit on Summer Games

NBC isn’t expecting the Summer Olympics to be profitable, reports B&C, citing NBC Sports Group Chairman Mark Lazarus. Lazarus made the comments during a press conference about the network’s Olympics coverage. While NBC executives "don’t know the results yet ……

CW Rolls Out Fall Premiere Dates, With Debuts Set for October

With a number of broadcast networks opting to get an early start on the fall season, CW has decided to break free of the pack by rolling out its lineup later in the year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The…

How Oprah Plans to Pay Back the Kardashians for Appearing on Her Show

Just weeks after having the Kardashians as guests on her OWN Sunday show “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Oprah Winfrey plans to return the favor. She has agreed to appear on the family’s E! channel television show, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians,"…

Mary J. Blige Speaks Out About Burger King Commercial That Got Her Reamed in Media

Singer Mary J. Blige reflected on her decision to appear in a commercial for Burger King Wraps a few months ago and said she regrets that she ever participated, reports New York Magazine. The ad, which was branded in the…

Video: Ann Curry Bids Emotional Farewell to NBC’s ‘Today’

Longtime “Today” co-host Ann Curry confirmed her departure from the NBC show during this morning’s broadcast, delivering an emotional farewell as she sat on the couch with co-host Matt Lauer and other show regulars. Curry broke down in tears throughout…

Actor Known for Role on Classic 1960s Sitcom Dies

An actor who became a teen idol in the 1960s through his role on a hit sitcom has died, the Associated Press reports. Don Grady, who played big brother Robbie Douglas on "My Three Sons," was 68. Barry Livingston, who…

Actress Who Worked on ‘I Love Lucy’ and Other Early TV Shows Dead at 92

An actress who worked consistently on classic sitcoms including "I Love Lucy" has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Doris Singleton, 92, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. Singleton, who played two recurring roles on “My Three Sons,” died just one…