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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.

Will TBS Face Fallout for Its Clumsy Handling of the ‘Lopez’ Cancellation?

TBS gave only 36 hours’ notice to George Lopez that it was pulling the plug on his self-proclaimed “baddest show in late-night” — a decision that is sure to have repercussions. TVWeek Open Mic blogger Hillary Atkin examines how the…

Emmy Winner Joins Cast of ‘Nurse Jackie’

Showtime’s dark comedy “Nurse Jackie” is getting a new cast member — a familiar TV face who already has won an Emmy for his sitcom work, Deadline.com reports. Bobby Cannavale, who received an Emmy for his guest stint on NBC’s…

USA Announces Show’s ‘Return’ (Translation: The Show Is Canceled)

Characterizing it as a renewal, USA Network announced plans to end one of its shows, even though it has been pulling in solid ratings. The show is “In Plain Sight,” and USA revealed in a press release, posted on TVbytheNumbers, that…

Is ‘Mad Men’ Killing the Best Shows on TV? One Showrunner Thinks So and Says Why

It’s hard to argue that "Mad Men," airing on AMC, is not one of the best shows on TV. But could it somehow be responsible for killing some other excellent series? That’s the theory of one of the most outspoken showrunners in Hollywood,…

Sesame Workshop Releases Statement on Bert and Ernie’s Sexual Orientation

The company behind “Sesame Street” says Bert and Ernie, the beloved puppets who have roomed together for 40 years, "do not have a sexual orientation" and won’t be getting married in a same-sex ceremony, according to the BBC. Sesame Workshop…

Americans Have a New Addiction That May Be Stronger Than Caffeine or Alcohol — And You May Be Using It Right Now

Americans have a new addiction, according to a recent study, with more than half of respondents saying they’d rather give up alcohol, caffeine or chocolate for a week before giving up their smartphones, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Technology blog….

Writer of a Crime Movie Many Say Is One of Their Favorites — It Was Nominated for Best Picture of 1990 — Is Working on Drama With Crime-Related Theme for CBS

The screenwriter for a crime movie that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture of 1990 has turned his attention to TV.  “GoodFellas” writer Nicholas Pileggi is working with CBS on a new drama series with a crime subtext, according to…

One of the Stars of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Lands Deal for New Sitcom

ABC has struck a script deal with one of the stars and executive producers of the HBO comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jeff Garlin will write, executive produce and star in an untitled half-hour comedy at…

Syfy Renews High-Rated Series

Syfy has announced the renewal of one of its series, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. The network has ordered 13 episodes for a fourth season of "Warehouse 13." Season four of the comedy-drama fantasy series, which combines steampunk elements with…

Buddy-Cop Pilot Gets Passed Over Again — This Time by Comedy Central

Comedy Central has passed on the buddy-cop pilot "Playing With Guns," marking the second time the project has been passed over, reports Deadline.com. The Varsity Pictures/Lionsgate TV project went to pilot at Spike TV last year but wasn’t picked up…