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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.

Report: Former NBA ‘Super-Sub’ in Talks to Buy Sports Illustrated

A longtime NBA player who was known as a “super-sub” during his playing career may be the next owner of Sports Illustrated. The New York Post reports that Ulysses Bridgeman — NBA fans probably know him better as Junior Bridgeman…

Guest List Announced for New Late-Night Talk Show

A late-night talk show premiering this weekend released a list of guests who will be appearing on the show this season. E! Entertainment announced that Mindy Kaling, Julia Roberts, Olivia Munn, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kristen Bell and John Stamos will…

John Leguizamo Sums Up Latin History

Comedian John Leguizamo offers a concise summary of Latin history in a clip that was just released by Netflix promoting “John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons.” The show premieres Nov. 5 on the streaming service. Here’s the official trailer …

‘Star Trek’ Animated Series Gets Two-Season Order

A new “Star Trek” animated series has received an order for two seasons and will run on CBS’s All Access streaming service. The network announced plans today for “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” a half-hour animated comedy from Mike McMahan, the…

Trump Blames the Media as More Pipe Bombs Are Sent

Suspected pipe bombs continued to be received by high-profile individuals Thursday, as the political rhetoric surrounding the incident ratcheted up. Donald Trump, who called for unity in remarks Wednesday night, sent a tweet this morning again pointing the finger at…

Report: Megyn Kelly Is Out at NBC’s ‘Today’

Megyn Kelly may not be returning to her spot on NBC’s “Today” show, according to a new report citing sources who are familiar with internal negotiations at the network. “Talk of her exiting the 9 a.m. hour of the ‘Today’…

Megyn Kelly Off the Air, Expected to Leave NBC Morning Show

In the wake of her latest controversy, Megyn Kelly was off her NBC morning show this morning and is expected to remain off the air at least through this week. Deadline quotes an NBC spokesperson saying: “Given the circumstances, ‘Megyn…

Dr. Phil McGraw, Host of the No. 1 Daytime Talk Show ‘Dr. Phil,’ Extends Deal Through 2023

Press release from CBS Television Distribution, Oct. 25, 2018: Dr. Phil McGraw, host and executive producer of the #1 rated daytime talk show DR. PHIL, has signed a multi-year deal with CBS Television Distribution to continue his eponymous show through…

CBS All Access Announces Series Order for Animated Comedy ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’

Press release from CBS, Oct. 25, 2018: CBS All Access today announced a two-season order for STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, a new half-hour animated comedy series developed by Emmy Award winner Mike McMahan (“Rick and Morty”). The series will focus…

Character Actor Known for ‘Poltergeist,’ ‘China Syndrome’ and Many Other High-Profile Films Dies

A character actor who was a familiar face thanks to his roles in high-profile movies such as “Poltergeist,” “The China Syndrome,” “Return of the Living Dead” and “Wall Street,” and in the TV movie “Little House: The Last Farewell” that…