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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.

Fox Orders New Comedy Projects

Fox has just given its first green lights of the season for live-action comedy projects. Deadline reports that the network ordered pilots for the single-camera “Richard Lovely,” from “Grace and Frankie” executive producer Billy Finnegan, and the multicamera blue-collar family…

CBS Unveils Experts Who Will Oversee New Competition Series

CBS is taking a global approach with its new competition series, unveiling an expansive list of experts from around the world who will help determine the winner of “The World’s Best.” The group of celebrated international experts, who will be…

Is Another Oscars Controversy Brewing?

In a move that is reportedly “already causing consternation” in one branch of the Motion Picture Academy, Variety is reporting that only two of the five Best Song nominees are expected to be performed during the Oscars ceremony, set for…

‘Walking Dead’ Star’s Show Renewed

The ride continues for one of the stars of AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” with the cable channel announcing a renewal today for “Ride with Norman Reedus.” The reality show features Reedus — known for playing Daryl Dixon on the horror…

NBC Set to Launch Groundbreaking Comedy Series

NBC announced plans today to launch a new comedy series that will be the first multicamera comedy series to shoot outdoors in front of a live studio audience. The midseason show, “Abby’s,” launches Thursday, March 28, with a 10-episode order….

Grammys Add Big-Name Performers to Lineup

CBS and the Recording Academy announced today that the upcoming Grammys will include performances by Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, H.E.R. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They join previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone,…

Daytime Emmy Drama Performer Pre-Nominations Announced

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations today for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. “We are very proud to officially launch the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards with this list of extremely talented…

Emmy-Winning TV Director Dies — He Was Behind the Cameras on Everything From ‘The Monkees’ to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

A prolific television director who helmed episodes of “The Monkees,” “That Girl,” “Columbo,” “Magnum, P.I.” and many other beloved TV shows in a career spanning five decades has died. The Desert Sun reports that James Frawley died Tuesday at his…

Why Barbra Streisand Bailed Out on ‘Kimmel’ Appearance

Barbra Streisand apparently pulled the plug on an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” because the host refused to rearrange the furniture on the set for her. Kimmel revealed during a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy…

Coca-Cola Pulls Out of Super Bowl

Coca-Cola won’t be running ads in this year’s Super Bowl, which breaks a string of 11 consecutive years in which the iconic brand has purchased ad time during the Big Game. CBS is broadcasting the game on Sunday, Feb. 3….