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Chuck Ross

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 Gives Series Order to Jimmy Fallon Sitcom

NBC has picked up a Jimmy Fallon series, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed, giving the Fallon-produced sitcom "Guys with Kids" an order for 13 episodes. The comedy tracks three thirtysomething men who become parents even though they still…

Stars Sign for Two More Seasons of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

The original cast members of ABC’s "Grey’s Anatomy" whose futures were undecided amidst contract talks have signed on for two more seasons, reports Deadline.com. Those actors are Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra…

Will New A&E Show Do for Boston What ‘Jersey Shore’ Did for Seaside Heights, N.J.?

A&E has picked up a Boston-based reality show that could be the Boston equivalent of Seaside Heights, N.J.’s hit MTV series "Jersey Shore," the New York Post reports. The series, to be based in South Boston, will be called "Southie…

Fox Orders Serial Killer Drama Starring Kevin Bacon

Fox has given a series order to a serial killer drama starring Kevin Bacon, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The drama comes from "The Vampire Diaries" writer-producer Kevin Williamson and has been given an order for 15 episodes, the story says….

Famed Hairdresser Vidal Sassoon Dead at 84

Vidal Sassoon, a hairdresser who created a cultural sensation with Mia Farrow’s short haircut for "Rosemary’s Baby" in 1968, has died, The New York Times reports. He was 84. A Los Angeles Police Department spokesman said police were called to…

‘Jersey Shore’ Stars Will Look for Love on Fox Dating Show

The Fox dating show "The Choice" has tapped two of the stars of MTV’s "Jersey Shore" to take part in the show, TheWrap.com reports. Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino and Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio will appear on the show, which…

Shareholder Calls for Yahoo CEO’s Dismissal

The activist Yahoo shareholder who uncovered an error in Yahoo Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson’s credentials is calling for the company to dismiss the CEO and appoint an interim leader, reports the New York Post. Daniel Loeb, the CEO of…

NBC Firms Up Relationship With Legendary Producer, Brings Back Long-Running Drama for Another Season

Firming up its relationship with a veteran TV producer, NBC has made the decision to bring back a long-running drama series for another season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series is producer Dick Wolf’s "Law & Order: SVU," which…

Cable Channel Unveils New Logo and Tagline

A cable channel has rolled out its new logo along with a new tagline, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The design change for the TV Land logo is the first in the 16-year history of the channel. "Laugh More" is…

‘The Voice’ Carries NBC to Ratings Win — but What Went Wrong With ABC’s ‘Private Practice’?

NBC was on top of the broadcast ratings world Tuesday night, with its two-hour season finale of “The Voice” topping all shows in the Nielsen overnights and leading the network to an overall win for prime time in the key…