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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.

‘American Idol’ Alums in High-Profile Turkey Day Flubs

Two graduates of Fox’s "American Idol" were given the national spotlight on televised Thanksgiving Day events, and both flubbed badly, the New York Daily News and Access Hollywood report. Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina was singing the National Anthem before…

Apple Appears to Be Readying TV Set for 2012 — With Voice Control and Other Advanced Functionality

Apple appears to be preparing to start selling a new television set with voice controls in 2012, reports Digital Spy. Apple’s iTV would include much of Apple TV’s functionality, the story says. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was revealed to have…

Congressman Considered One of the Most Liberal Ever–He Once Proposed to Limit Cable Rates–Announces Retirement

A member of the House of Representatives considered one of the most liberal ever has announced his reirement, reports our friend John Eggerton at B&C.  According to the story, "Liberal Democratic Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) won’t seek re-election in 2012, the Congressman said…

Cable News Host Named One of the ‘Least Influential People Alive’

The host of a prime-time cable news show has been named one of the “least influential people alive” by GQ magazine, according to TVNewser.com. MSNBC host Ed Schultz ranked third on the list, published in the magazine’s December issue, the…

300,000 TV Fans Tell TV Guide Their Favorite Show — Can You Guess What It Is?

TV Guide has announced the show that won its annual Fan Favorite Poll and will grace the cover of the magazine’s Dec. 5 issue. NBC’s “Community” is the winner of the second annual poll, after almost 300,000 votes were cast…

Regis Philbin Working on Prime-Time Project

Since leaving the ABC morning talk show "Live with Regis and Kelly" on Nov. 18, Regis Philbin has been working on his next project, which will be a prime-time family talent show, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Philbin…

Newscaster Fired After Apparently Flipping Off Obama

A top Russian newscaster has been fired after she apparently gave the finger to President Obama during a news telecast, the U.K. publication The Telegraph reports. Video of the incident, which can be seen here, was widely posted online, going…

Comedian Resurfaces on ‘SVU’ After Twitter Controversy, High-Profile Firing

Eight months after he lost his job over an ill-fated series of Twitter jokes, a well-known comedian will return to television this week in a guest spot on NBC’s "Law & Order: SVU" that may become a steady job, according…

Fox News Host Calls Critics of the Network ‘Hypocrites’ Who Whine ‘Because They’re Kicking Everybody’s Butt’

A Fox News host lashed out at critics of the News Corp.-owned network, calling them “hypocrites” in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Greg Gutfeld, who hosts the late-night show "Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld" and serves as a panelist…

Star of Cult Comedy Series Says a Movie Version Is in the Works

The star of a cult comedy series says he has his sights set on a movie version of the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Flight of the Conchords" co-star Bret McKenzie said: "We’re gonna try and do a movie….