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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.

Blackout Continues in Time Warner-MSG Standoff — Just as the Hometown Teams Are Streaking

After 11 days of a blackout for viewers of MSG and MSG Plus networks on Time Warner Cable, there appears to be little chance of a resolution any time soon, reports The New York Times. The blackout comes as the…

Ousted ‘Real Housewives’ Cast Member in Talks With Fox About New Reality Series

A recently ousted "Real Housewives" cast member is reportedly in talks with Fox TV to create a new show in which she would star, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jill Zarin, formerly of "Real Housewives of New York City," would…

CBS Entertainment Boss Reveals Which Long-Running Drama Will Be Considered for Cancellation — and Why the No. 1 Network May Order as Many as 24 Pilots for Next Season

CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler offered a number of insights into what’s in the works at the top-rated broadcast network during an appearance today at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, Calif. Among the revelations, “CSI: New York,”…

Lorre Responds to Sheen’s Criticism of ‘Men’

“Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre, appearing today at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif., answered apparent criticism of the show by its former star, Charlie Sheen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As previously…

Details Surface — Finally — About Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ TV Series First Announced Seven Years Ago

Fans of “Star Wars” have been waiting years for news about a proposed live-action TV show based on the film series, but now that a little bit of news has finally surfaced, it’s not all good. Entertainment Weekly reports: “Sadly,…

Bravo Fills Key Programming Post

Bravo has named a new vice president of program planning and acquisitions, B&C reports. The position is being taken by Deirdre Bianchi, who was promoted from senior director of strategic program planning for the network. She will report to David…

‘Homeland,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ ‘Modern Family’ Among Nominees for DGA Awards

The Directors Guild of America has announced the nominations in television categories for outstanding directing during 2011. The winners will be announced at the 64th Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood…

Unrest Among Cast of One of Cable’s Highest-Rated Shows

The cast of one of the most popular shows on cable TV is reportedly livid at being “blindsided” by the show’s network, according to TMZ.com. The show is the runaway hit “Pawn Stars,” which has helped elevate History to one…

Big Name in Sports Talk Jumps From ESPN to CBS

One of the top names in sports talk is leaving ESPN for CBS Sports, USA Today reports. CBS made it official today that Jim Rome is joining the network. CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus made the announcement, saying Rome will…

USA Renews Show, Making It the Longest-Running Series in Network’s History

USA Network will bring back one of its veteran series for another season — a renewal that will make it the longest-running series in USA history, reports TVLine.com. The show is the detective comedy-drama "Psych," which will return for a…