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.

Jane Fonda Lashes Out at Network After It Cancels Appearance

Oscar winner and longtime political activist Jane Fonda is lashing out at a cable network after it canceled an appearance by the actress under threat of a viewer boycott, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cable shopping network QVC canceled Fonda’s…

Against Backdrop of Death Threats, Casey Anthony Is Released From Prison, Disappears

After her release from prison on Sunday, Casey Anthony has disappeared to a secret destination, unknown to her own family, reports the New York Post. Anthony was released from prison with $537.68 in her pocket, and was immediately taken to…

Murdoch Struggles to Maintain Control of News Corp. as Resignations, Arrests and Other Repercussions Play Out

As News Corp.’s U.K. phone-hacking inquiry continues to play out, Rupert Murdoch is struggling to control his company’s destiny, reports Bloomberg. Meanwhile, the scandal claimed another high-profile casualty among British law enforcement, with the resignation of John Yates, deputy commissioner…

New Character on ‘Glee’ Last Seen During Season One

The new season of “Glee” will include a character who was last seen in an important story arc in the first season of the show, Deadline.com reports. Broadway star Idina Menzel is in final negotiations to return to the Fox…

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony End Their Marriage — and It Might Help Their TV Show

"American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez and singer Marc Anthony announced they are ending their marriage, seven years after their secret Beverly HIlls wedding, reports People.com. "We have decided to end our marriage," the pair said in a statement. "This was…

Why Advertisers Are Sticking With OWN Despite Early Disappointment — P&G, Walmart Among Those to Re-Up

By Andrew HamppAdvertising Age Oprah Winfrey’s move to take the reins as CEO of the Oprah Winfrey Network marked the latest in a long series of executive shifts and shuffles. But it also instilled perhaps the first sign of confidence…

Docu-Series Will Focus on Hollywood Monster-Making Family

A docu-series about a Hollywood monster-making family has been tapped for a six-episode run on cable, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Syfy has ordered the show, "Monster Man," which will track Cleve Hall and his family business of building monster…