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.

Amid the Turmoil of Regis Philbin’s Departure, ‘Live!’ Makes a Move for Stability

As co-host Regis Philbin prepares to leave "Live! With Regis and Kelly" next week, the show has made a move that ensures some stability. The Disney-ABC Domestic Television show signed Philbin’s co-host, Kelly Ripa, to a five-year deal to remain…

New TLC Reality Show Tackles a Tricky Subject

A new reality show, set to debut Dec. 1 on TLC, will shine a light on what could be a touchy subject, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. The show, “D.U.I.,” examines drunken driving, from erratic behavior behind…

Here’s a Video Telling You All About the Turner Alumni Reunion this Saturday (Nov. 12, 2011) in Atlanta. It’s Still Not Too Late to Attend!

Comcast Honcho Talks About Expectations for Ratings-Challenged NBC

Comcast Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis told an investor conference that the company had "very modest expectations for this fall" for NBC’s new prime-time season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He also expressed faith in new NBC Entertainment chief Bob…

Newly Independent L.A. Station Developing Five New Shows

A Los Angeles TV station that became an independent after falling out with PBS said it will develop five new shows to debut next fall, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. KCET-TV, which is now an independent public…

NBC Sports Network, Also Known as Versus, Creating Show for Veteran Sports Broadcaster

The NBC Sports Network, which is undergoing a name change from Versus, is creating a new show for veteran sports broadcaster Bob Costas, reports The New York Times. Costas will host the monthly interview show and will also host quarterly…

Conrad Murray Verdict Coverage: All Cable News Channels Surge, but One Network Was the Big Winner

Monday’s coverage of the conviction of Dr. Conrad Murray on an involuntary manslaughter charge in Michael Jackson’s death gave HLN a huge ratings bump, although all the cable news channels saw an improvement, reports TVNewser.com. For the 4 p.m. ET…

Movie Version of Cult TV Comedy Series in the Works

The creator and co-star of a TV sitcom that became a cult favorite is planning a movie version of the show, reports Deadline.com. The show is the British series "Absolutely Fabulous," and the project is the brainchild of one of…

Speculation Focuses on Eddie Murphy in Wake of Brett Ratner’s Sudden Exit From Oscars

Speculation has turned to whether Eddie Murphy will remain as host of the upcoming Oscars telecast after the producer who hand-picked him for the job, Brett Ratner, made a hasty exit from the show, CBS News reports. Ratner was forced…

Peter Liguori Leaving Discovery

One of the highest profile executives at Discovery Communications–with strong ties to Hollywood–is leaving. Peter Liguori, Discovery’s Chief Operating Officer, will step down at the end of the year and the position will be eliminated, Discovery has announced. Liguori, who…