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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.

Story Behind Sheen Giving ‘Exclusive’ Interviews to Both ABC and NBC

Charlie Sheen is continuing on his public interview roll, booking an interview with "Today" on Monday morning that NBC is touting as "exclusive," reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog.  The only problem with the description is that ABC…

Obama Administration Is Considering Revamp of TV Content Ratings Through V-Chip Overhaul

The Obama administration is considering revamping the country’s television content ratings system, possibly including alternatives from parental and religious groups that want more rigorous standards, reports the National Journal’s David Hatch. The story notes that the V-chip, installed in all…

‘Nate Berkus Show’ Getting New Showrunner/Executive Producer

UPDATED 3/1/2011 at 4 AM, PT to Reflect correct distributor. "The Nate Berkus Show," which is co-produced by Sony and Harpo Productions, is getting a new executive producer,reports Paige Albiniak at B&C. According to the article, the distributor of the…

Eight-Year Deal Near to Keep Primetime Emmy Awards on Four Top Broadcast Networks

A deal is near to keep the Primetime Emmy Awards on the top four broadcast network, Deadline.com reports. The pact is likely to close in two weeks and would keep in place the "wheel" system, with each of the four…

Sonny Takes on George: Don Johnson To Star in NBC Pilot as a Hair Dresser

Don Johnson is returning to NBC for the first time since he starred in "Miami Vice" with a starring role in a drama pilot called "A Mann’s World," reports TVLine.com. Johnson will play Allan Mann, a straight and famous hairdresser…

Prelim Ratings Show Oscar Telecast Down

Sunday’s broadcast of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards drew a fast affiliate 10.6 adults 18-49 rating down 15% from the fast affiliate 12.5 adults 18-49 rating for last year’s show," reports TVbytheNumbers.com. The article continues, "The fast affiliate average viewership…

Former ‘Numbers’ Star David Krumholtz Set to Co-Star in New Pilot

Former "Numbers" star David Krumholtz has been tapped for a co-starring role in a new pilot,  reports Deadline.com. Krumholtz will play the general manager of a Playboy club, set at the Playboy Club in Chicago in 1963, in the NBC…

‘Spartacus’ Creator DeKnight Says He Sees Series Lasting Between Three to Six Seasons

Steven S. DeKnight, the creator of Starz’ "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" and its prequel "Gods of the Arena," tells EW.com’s Inside TV blog that he could see the show lasting "anywhere from three to six seasons."  "Budget is not a…

Will Internet TV Service that Was Shut Down Last Week Be Able To Overturn The Ruling Against It?

Mediaweek.com’s National Broadcast blog asks whether Internet TV service  Ivi TV will be able to return from last week’s setback, when it was hit with a preliminary injunction by a federal district judge in New York and forced to halt…

Lionsgate Reportedly Considering Spinning off EPIX, TV Guide Assets and FearNet

Lionsgate Entertainment is reportedly considering spinning off several digital assets as well as some television services, including the company’s share of pay-TV service EPIX, its TV Guide assets and FearNet, reports the New York Post. The spin-off would include businesses…