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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.

Jerry Lewis Sounds Off on Reality Shows, Who’s the Best Physical Comedian Today … and Why He Has Banned the Term ‘TV’ in His House

Film and television icon Jerry Lewis, appearing Friday at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote an upcoming Encore documentary on him called "Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis," took the opportunity to offer his always opinionated observations…

Who Has Turned Down ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Lately? A Former Monkee and One of the Co-Hosts of ‘The View’

One of the co-hosts of ABC’s “The View revealed that she was aggressively pursued to be a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars" but turned down the offer, reports TMZ.com. A former member of the 1960s pop group the Monkees…

Baldwin Brother Headed to ‘Hawaii Five-0’

One of the Baldwin brothers will be checking into CBS’s "Hawaii Five-0" for a multi-episode series of guest appearances, reports TV Guide. Billy Baldwin will play an ex-homicide detective who joins the mob after being kicked off the force for…

Oprah Winfrey Hit With Lawsuit

Oprah Winfrey has been sued by a New Jersey woman, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. Simone Kelly-Brown and the motivational communication services company Own Your Power Communications filed a trademark infringement suit alleging that Winfrey stole the motto "Own Your…

Despite Good Reviews and Solid Ratings, Cable Network Chief Says Series May Not Be Renewed

The CEO of a pay cable network, speaking at the Television Critics Association press tour, said one of the channel’s shows may not be renewed even though it is getting solid ratings and has received good reviews, reports EW.com’s Inside…

NBC Lands Comedy Project From ‘The Voice’ Star

NBC has beat out other networks for a hot property — a single-camera comedy project from one of the stars of "The Voice," reports Deadline.com. The project expands NBC’s relationship with Adam Levine, frontman for the rock band Maroon 5….

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Creator Blasts TNT Over Handling of Ray Romano’s Latest Series

Phil Rosenthal, the creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond," blasted TNT for its handling of "Men of a Certain Age," which the cable network canceled. The show starred "Raymond" actor, and Rosenthal’s good friend, Ray Romano, reports Deadline.com. "Those idiots put…

Sitcom Star Eyes Political Run

An actor known for roles in two long-running sitcoms is considering a run for political office, reports the New York Post. "I have had a great career and extraordinary opportunities," said Kelsey Grammer, who’s best known for his roles in…

Legendary Children’s Show Spawns a Spinoff

A legendary children’s show has inspired a spinoff — a decade after the original show ended production, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. The new production, "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood," is an animated show featuring a name from "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood." Many…

‘Matrix’ Co-Star to Join ‘Chuck’

One of the regulars in the “Matrix” movies will join NBC’s "Chuck," reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. Appearing in a multi-episode arc as the head of a rival spy company will be "Matrix" co-star Carrie-Anne Moss. Moss will play Gertrude…