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.

Home Oscar Ballot if You Need One

An annual TVWeek Extra Convenience…Please click here to find a home Oscar Ballot that you can print out to keep track of the winners announced tonight on ABC’s coverage of the Academy Awards.

Home Ballot for the 2011 Academy Awards

Performance by an actor in a supporting role Christian BaleThe Fighter John HawkesWinter’s Bone Jeremy RennerThe Town Mark RuffaloThe Kids Are All Right Geoffrey RushThe King’s Speech Performance by an actress in a supporting role Amy AdamsThe Fighter Helena Bonham…

If ‘Two and a Half Men’ Doesn’t Shoot Another Episode There’s Likely More Upside to the TV Stations That Air It In Syndication Than Downside. Here’s Why

If "Two and a Half Men" does not tape one more episode, there’s more upside than downside for TV stations that air the show in syndication, Paige Albiniak at B&C reports. Here’s Paige’s analysis: First, "Right now, there are 177 episodes…

Is Sheen Crazy Like a … Fox? Actor Invokes First Amendment, Says Bosses at ‘Men’ Are in Breach. Also, Charlie Says He Got a Visit From CBS Chief Leslie Moonves

In the latest salvo from Charlie Sheen, the actor said of the standoff between himself and producers of his show, “We are at war and there are ways to deal with these clowns and take all their money.” Directing his…

Handler Cast on Her Own Show–But Not as Herself

In the comedy pilot based on Chelsea Handler’s life, the role of Chelsea Handler’s sister will be played by Chelsea Handler, reports E! Online. Actress Laura Prepon, known for her role on “That ‘70s Show,” has already snagged the role…

History Bringing Back ‘Swamp People’

History has renewed the reality TV show "Swamp People" for a second season, reports UPI.com. The show, which returns March 31, is set in the Louisiana bayou country. According a statement from History, "Swamp People" focuses on a hidden world:…

Man Who Threatened ‘South Park’ Creators Over Muhammad Episode Gets 25 Years in Prison

Zachary Chesser, the Virginia man who encouraged the murder of "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker over an episode of the show that portrayed the Muslim prophet Muhammad, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday, according…

‘Good Morning America’ Names New Top Executive

ABC’s “Good Morning America” has a new senior executive producer, after Jim Murphy, who had held the post since 2006, departed to oversee Anderson Cooper’s new daytime show. The job now goes to James Goldston, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

Sheen Tells ‘Good Morning America’ He’s Negotiating with HBO for a Series. There’s Just One Problem … Also, Sheen Denies He’s Anti-Semitic

Charlie Sheen said "he is in talks with HBO about starting his own show called ‘Sheen’s Corner,’ which, according to Radar Online, would be a $5 million-per-episode deal," is the word ABC News sent out this morning in a press…

CNN Announces 8 p.m. Overhaul: One of the Two ‘Parker Spitzer’ Hosts Is Out, and That’s Just the Beginning

CNN today announced an overhaul of its struggling 8 p.m. hour, where “Parker Spitzer,” which has been a ratings disappointment, will be a thing of the past. Kathleen Parker will leave the program, CNN Executive Vice President Ken Jautz announced….