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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.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Reveals Guest Lineup for December Shows

The venerable NBC sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” took the wraps off the guest lineup for upcoming shows airing Dec. 7 and 14. Jennifer Lopez will host Dec. 7, when the musical guest will be DaBaby. Scarlett Johansson will…

Veteran TV Producer Dies

A producer who was behind a number of popular sitcoms and was a frequent collaborator with Garry Marshall and Miller-Boyett has died. According to The Hollywood Reporter, James O’Keefe died Oct. 31 from heart disease at his home in Bel…

Drama Series Renewed

A drama series running on Netflix was picked up for a second season. Variety reports that the streamer renewed the zombie thriller “Black Summer.” “The second season will consist of eight episodes and will begin production next year in Alberta,…

Grammys Surprise: New Artists Dominate Nominations — See the Full List

When the nominations were announced today for the 62nd Grammy Awards, one of the biggest surprises was that much of the old guard appeared to be snubbed in favor of a wave of newer artists. “For example, the legendary Bruce…

NBC Lands Award Winner for High-Profile Political Series

NBC is working on a politically themed series with a number of big players both in the cast and behind the scenes. The network announced today that Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Holly Hunter is joining the untitled comedy…

Oprah Heading Out on Tour — With a ‘Rock Star’ Lineup

TV icon Oprah Winfrey is hitting the road for a tour, and she’s bringing along what’s described as a “rock star” lineup — including former first lady Michelle Obama and Grammy and Oscar winner Lady Gaga. “Live Nation announced Wednesday…

ABC Picks Up New Seasons of Hit ‘Summer Fun & Games’ Shows

Press release from ABC, Nov. 20, 2019: Following a wildly successful run last summer that propelled ABC to rank No. 1 across all key adult demos, the network has announced the return of seven shows from its popular “Summer Fun…

Nominations for the 62nd Grammy Awards

Announced by the Recording Academy, Nov. 20, 2019: Song of the Year “Always Remember Us This Way,” Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriters (Lady Gaga) “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)…

Multi-Award Winner Holly Hunter to Star With Ted Danson in New NBC Comedy Written and Executive Produced by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock

Press release from NBC, Nov. 20, 2019: Holly Hunter, an Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress who recently had a critically applauded recurring role in HBO’s drama “Succession,” will star alongside Ted Danson in NBC’s new untitled comedy written and…

Disney Appears to Refute Hacking Claims Surrounding Disney+ Launch

The Disney executive who has been “widely pinned” as the potential heir to CEO Bob Iger, and who is Iger’s main lieutenant on the streaming front, took what’s described as a “victory lap” following the launch of Disney+. Deadline reports…