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.

Solid Bow for Fox’s New Kiefer Sutherland Drama

Fox’s new Kiefer Sutherland drama attracted solid numbers for its preview Wednesday night, while the network’s flagship series saw its viewership dip, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. The “Touch” premiere at 9 p.m. drew a 3.9 rating in the key demo of adults…

Martha Stewart’s Spot to Be Taken Over by New Talk Show Hosted by Pop Singer

With Martha Stewart’s flagship show being taken off the air by Hallmark, the cable network is poised to fill her daytime spot with a new show to be hosted by pop singer Marie Osmond, the New York Post reports. “The…

Here’s Who Should REALLY Own the Dodgers

From Mark Cuban to Larry King to Magic Johnson, Orel Hershiser and Joe Torre, the list of people interested in owning the Los Angeles Dodgers reads like a who’s who of high-powered money men and sports celebrities. Among the former…

OWN Executive Fired After 18-Year Tenure With Oprah

[Updated Jan. 26, 2012, 12:57 p.m., to include comment from OWN spokesperson clarifying Oprah Winfrey’s role in the firing.] A key OWN officer said to be one of Oprah Winfrey’s closest and most trusted executives has been let go by…

British Actor Once Hailed as Greatest of His Generation Dies at 75

A British actor who was once hailed as the greatest actor of his generation has died after a battle with esophageal cancer, reports the Los Angeles Times. Nicol Williamson was 75. Williamson, who acted in TV, on the stage and…

Former Staffer Files Lawsuit Against NBC, ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’

A lawsuit has been filed against NBCUniversal and the host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" accusing the show of gender bias, TMZ.com reports. Former staffer Paul Tarascio alleges in the suit that he was dropped from his job as…

Here Is Who Should REALLY Own the L.A. Dodgers

Please click here to read today’s controversial and stimulating Open Mic commentary, wherein TVWeek’s Chuck Ross tells who should really own the Dodgers, including why it should happen and how it can.

Wild and Crazy Interview With Pat Sajak in Which He Reveals Going On-Air Drunk, What Vanna Smells Like and the Big Compliment ‘I Love Lucy’ Star Lucille Ball Once Gave Him

"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak revealed a secret about the show, telling an ESPN2 sports talk show that he used to host the show while he was drunk, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Years ago, Sajak said, "Wheel of…

CBS Orders Drama Pilot from ‘CSI’ Executive Producer — But You May Roll Your Eyes When You Hear the Premise

CBS has ordered a drama pilot from "CSI" executive producer Carol Mendelsohn, reports TVLine.com. The premise of the one-hour show is, um, not what you might be expecting. "Widow Detective" is about a police officer who loses three partners in…

Starz Entertainment President and COO Steps Down

The president and chief operating officer of Starz Entertainment resigned from his post Wednesday, TheWrap reports. The company confirmed the exit of Bill Myers, who was with the network for 10 years. No reason was given for Myers’ departure. Myers…