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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.

‘Harry Potter’ Director Signs Development Deal with CBS

A director of “Harry Potter” films has signed a deal to develop three projects for CBS through CBS Television Studios and his 1492 Pictures production company, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Chris Columbus, who directed “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s…

Hero Pilot Joins CBS News

An airline pilot who became a national hero when he helped avert an air disaster two years ago is now part of CBS News, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger was declared a hero…

Singer for Top Rock Band in Talks for ‘Idol’ Appearance

The singer for one of the most famous rock bands in the world is talking with executives at "American Idol" about performing during the show’s finale, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. U2 singer Bono wants to perform songs…

What Oprah REALLY Needs to Be Doing Next

Oprah Winfrey’s long-running, popular syndicated show ends next week. In this provocative entry by TVWeek Open Mic blogger Arthur Sando–communications specialist par excellance–he explains what Oprah needs most to pay attention to in the next several months at least. Please…

‘Lost’ Producer–Who Also Worked on ‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’–Finds His Way to Fox’s ‘Fringe’

A former "Lost" co-executive producer is joining Fox’s "Fringe" as a writer and consulting producer, reports Deadline.com. The producer is David Fury, who will reunite with "Lost" creator and executive producer J.J. Abrams, now the executive producer of "Fringe." Fury…

Live Blogging the End of the World

Hello everyone. Just a short note to alert you to the fact I am prepared to give up most of my R&R time tomorrow—Saturday—to blog for you live, here on TVWeek.com, various developments regarding tomorrow’s end of the world. I…

Video: Katie Couric’s Last Sign-Off as Anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’

Couric Slates High-Profile Interview for Tonight’s Farewell ‘CBS Evening News’ Broadcast

After almost five years as anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” Katie Couric will go out with a bang tonight, USA Today reports. Following President Obama’s speech on the Mideast, Couric will join Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for an…

NBC Wastes No Time Naming a Replacement for Dick Ebersol

With the news of Dick Ebersol’s resignation as the top sports exec at NBCUniversal still fresh, the company has already lined up his successor, the Los Angeles Times reports. Mark Lazarus, formerly a top exec at Turner Broadcasting, will take…

Who’s the Biggest Earner to Rise From the Ranks of ‘American Idol’? Kelly Clarkson Loses Her Spot at the Top of the List

A new name tops the list of the biggest earners among alums of “American Idol.” With 12.3 million albums and 18.5 million digital tracks sold since she won the competition in season four, Carrie Underwood is now No. 1, according…