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.

Court Show Renewed for Two More Seasons

A syndicated court show has been renewed for two additional seasons, reports B&C. Entertainment Studios announced the renewal for "America’s Court with Judge Ross." The show will appear in 95% of the U.S. television market for a third and fourth…

Despite All the Hype, Analyst Explains Why Apple TV Set Will NOT Be a Game Changer

It would be a stretch to call Apple’s eagerly anticipated new television set a game changer, according to a new analysis by Barclays Equity Research, reports Deadline.com. The product will likely be introduced as early as 2013 and could capture…

Miss Universe May Allow Transgender Woman to Compete

The Miss Universe Organization said it’s considering reversing an earlier decision and may allow a transgender woman to enter the group’s Canada pageant, reports the Associated Press. The contest, which is owned by Donald Trump, had disqualified Jenna Talackova, 23,…

James Murdoch Resigns as Chairman of BSkyB

James Murdoch, the son of News Corp. boss Rupert Murdoch, has resigned as chairman of British satellite broadcaster BSkyB, CNN reports. The move comes after James Murdoch has become increasingly mired in News Corp.’s U.K. phone-hacking scandal. CNN reports: “He…

Current TV Sees Huge Ratings Drop After Olbermann Departure

Current TV saw a big drop in ratings when it replaced Keith Olbermann with Eliot Spitzer, after Olbermann had been fired by the network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Spitzer, who hosted "Viewpoint" in a Friday debut, drew only 47,000…

‘That ’70s Show’ Star Arrested on Felony Charge

One of the former stars of “That ‘70s Show” was arrested over the weekend on a felony charge, TMZ.com reports. Actress Lisa Robin Kelly, best known as Laurie, the older sister of Topher Grace’s character Eric, was arrested on a…

Oprah Admits to ‘101 Mistakes’ in Launching OWN; Watch the Video

Oprah Winfrey talked Monday about problems in getting her cable network OWN off the ground, saying she made “101 mistakes” in the process, Reuters reports. Winfrey told “CBS This Morning” she was poorly prepared for the January 2011 launch. The…

Charlie Sheen’s Dad Will Be Played by … His Dad

In FX’s upcoming Charlie Sheen situation comedy "Anger Management," the role of Charlie Goodson’s dad will be played by Martin Sheen, Charlie’s real-life father, reports AccessHollywood.com. Charlie Sheen appeared on the entertainment program and explained, “As the show’s developed, we’re…

James Bond Abandons His ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’ Martinis for a Beer — and One Brewery Is Paying to Ensure He Picks Its Brand

In the upcoming 007 movie "Skyfall," in at least one scene, James Bond will pass on drinking a vodka martini — shaken, not stirred — to have a Heineken instead, reports Advertising Age. Heineken USA has a deal with the…

Brewed, Not Stirred: Heineken Plans Major Integration With Bond Flick — Also Plans to Ditch Short-Neck Bottles and Bring New Beer Up From Mexico

By E.J. SchultzAdvertising Age Heineken USA will rely on James Bond to help push its flagship brand this year, while launching campaigns for Newcastle Brown Ale and Amstel Light, and introducing a Mexican brand, Indio, in the states. And in…