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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.

British Actress Cast as Marilyn, the ‘Normal’ Munster

For NBC’s “Mockingbird Lane,” a reboot of "The Munsters," creator Bryan Fuller ("Pushing Daisies") has cast the role of the one normal family member, Marilyn Munster, giving the part to British actress Charity Wakefield, reports Deadline.com. The role was originated…

Katz TV Group Announces Key Promotion

Katz Television Group, which is expanding its multiplatform efforts, announced a key promotion today. The company upped Chris Jordan to executive vice president of Continental Television Sales. The company announced: “In his new role, he will oversee Continental TV’s day-to-day…

Geraldo Rivera Faces Trayvon Martin’s Parents After Drawing Fire for Hoodie Comment

Geraldo Rivera had Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sybrina and Tracy, on his Sunday Fox News show, and formally apologized to them for his comments about Trayvon looking too "gangsta" because he was wearing a hoodie the night he was killed, according…

‘Today’ Report on Trayvon Martin Under Investigation After Accusation That Edited 911 Call Gave False Impression of Racial Profiling

A "Today" show report that included an edited version of the 911 call placed by George Zimmerman on the night he killed Florida teen Trayvon Martin is being investigated by NBC News, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The edited call…

TVWeek’s 2012 Media Buyer of the Year

It’s one of the most prestigious honors in media: Our 11th annual Media Buyer of the Year, and you can read all about our honoree by clicking here.

Chevy Chase Storms Off the Set, Leaves Profanity-Laced Voicemail in Feud With ‘Community’ Creator (Listen to the Voicemail)

A feud has erupted between "Community" creator Dan Harmon and actor Chevy Chase, who plays Pierce Hawthorne, after Harmon allegedly gave a "fuck you, Chevy" speech during a wrap party, reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. Harmon reportedly encouraged the crew…

Report Details Why Olbermann Got the Boot From Current; Olbermann Vows to Sue the Network

Keith Olbermann’s ouster from Current TV came after he allegedly made finicky demands and failed to promote the network, reports the New York Post. Olbermann, for his part, released a statement saying he plans to sue Current, reports the New…

Popular iPhone Game to Become TV Show

A popular mobile game is slated to become a television show later this year, reports the New York Post. The game is "Angry Birds." The animated program will consist of 52 episodes running two and a half to three minutes…

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Finally Gets Some Good News

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN cable network has struggled with poor ratings, management turnover and high costs, but the channel now has something to celebrate. OWN signed a new distribution deal with Comcast, giving Winfrey’s fledgling network a boost in the number…

‘Today’ Books High-Profile Co-Host to Counter Couric’s Fill-In on ‘GMA’

With Katie Couric slated to fill in on ABC’s "Good Morning America" this week, NBC’s "Today" has tapped former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin to co-host, reports CNN.com. The pairing brings to mind Couric’s infamous interviews with Palin during…