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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.

Federal Agency Sharply Cuts PBS Funding, Shifts Money Into New Areas

The National Endowment for the Arts sharply cut grants to PBS yesterday, instead awarding big support for the first time to various mobile, Web and gaming projects, reports The New York Times’ Elizabeth Jensen. “Live From Lincoln Center" was one…

Katie Couric Unveils Web Series

Katie Couric has revealed plans for a weekly Web series, set to debut next week, Deadline.com reports. The series, “Katie’s Take,” was announced by ABC News. Beginning May 1, 2012, "Katie’s Take" will stream on a dedicated Yahoo page, covering…

Reality TV Personality to Run for Governor

A reality television personality who gained notoriety because of one particular escapade has announced plans to run for governor of Virginia in 2013, TheWrap.com reports. The announcement comes from Tareq Salahi, best known from his appearances on Bravo’s "The Real…

Dan Rather Says His $70 Million Lawsuit Against CBS News Was Worth It

In his new book, due out on Monday, Dan Rather writes that even though his $70 million breach of conduct suit was rejected by the New York courts, the suit against CBS News was worth it, the AP reports. The…

Johnny Depp Reveals the Inspiration Behind His Tonto Character

Johnny Depp as Tonto, Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger Johnny Depp’s look as Tonto in the upcoming “Lone Ranger” movie, revealed in a widely circulated promo shot (above), is a significant departure from the familiar character played by Jay…

‘Nurse Jackie’ Co-Creator Inks Deal with Universal TV

Liz Brixius, one of the two women who created Showtime’s dark comedy "Nurse Jackie," has signed a new two-year deal with Universal TV, reports Deadline.com. Brixius will again be working with Bob Greenblatt, the former Showtime chief who is now…

Lohan Shows Up Late for ‘Glee’ Shoot After Night on the Town

Lindsay Lohan reportedly arrived late for work this morning, showing up on the set of the Fox musical “Glee” late enough to tick off one of the cast members. TMZ.com reports that Dot Marie Jones, who plays Coach Beiste, sent…

CBS’s Most Valuable Employee for the Last 40 Years Is on the Mend After a Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery. He Cannot Wait to Get Back to Work. How a Modest Gentleman Has Risen to the Top, Thriving in the Shark-Infested Waters That Are the TV Business

Lionel Trilling, the wonderful teacher of literature, in trying to articulate the greatness of Chekhov, wrote, “Whoever tries to account for the peculiar charm of Chekhov’s work will sooner or later touch upon a certain personal trait of the author…

CBS’s Most Valuable Employee for 40 Years Is on the Mend After a Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery. He Cannot Wait to Get Back to Work. How a Modest Gentleman Has Risen to the Top, Thriving in the Shark-Infested Waters That Are the TV Business

Please click here to read this insightful piece by TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross.

Producer of TV Project Calls His Lead the ‘Most Insured Actress That Ever Walked on a Soundstage’

The producer of a high-profile television project says his lead actress — whose casting has been making headlines for weeks — "may be the most insured actress that ever walked on a soundstage,” E! Online reports. Larry Thompson, who is…