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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.

Was Bill Cosby’s Prison Sentence Payback for His Infamous ‘Pound Cake’ Speech?

Following comedian Bill Cosby’s sentencing this week on charges of aggravated indecent assault, some observers are linking his prison term to his infamous “Pound Cake” speech. Cosby delivered the speech in 2004, at an NAACP event marking the 50th anniversary…

Sony Pictures Releases First Picture of Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers

Sony Pictures just released the first photo of Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers, with Hanks playing the iconic TV children’s show host Fred Rogers in an upcoming film. The as-yet-untitled movie is due out in October 2019. Sony released the…

Aretha Franklin Tribute Set

A star-studded television tribute to soul icon Aretha Franklin, who died Aug. 16 at age 76, is set for the upcoming 2018 American Music Awards, airing Tuesday, Oct. 9, on ABC. Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe…

Spacey’s Presence Felt in New Teaser for Final Season of ‘House of Cards’ — Watch It Now

Tension between Robin Wright’s character and the legacy left behind by Kevin Spacey’s character — who was cut out of the show after allegations of sexual impropriety by Spacey surfaced — is clearly evident throughout the official teaser for the…

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star Terry Crews Named Host of NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’

Press release from NBC, Sept. 27, 2018: Terry Crews has been named host of NBC’s new winter edition of television’s No. 1 alternative series, “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” The series, from NBC, Syco Entertainment and Fremantle, will launch in…

The ‘2018 American Music Awards’ to Honor Aretha Franklin With Special Tribute

Press release from ABC, Sept. 27, 2018: Dick clark productions and ABC today announced an all-star lineup of soul and gospel legends who will come together to pay homage to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, at the “2018 American…

‘A President Show Documentary: The Fall of Donald Trump’ Premieres Monday, Oct. 22, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central

Press release from Comedy Central, Sept. 27, 2018: He’s The President, can you believe it?! The White House today announced that the team from The President Show is back with an all-new special on Comedy Central. Set in the year…

Where to See or Listen to the Congressional Testimony of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford on Thursday

Here’s how you can watch Thursday’s scheduled testimony of U.S. Supreme Court candidate Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford before the judiciary committee of the U.S. Senate starting Thursday morning, per CNN: “Every major player will be carrying the hearings…

Fox News Unveils New Slogan

The Fox News Channel this week is taking the wraps off a new slogan, which will be the tagline for its new Fox Nation subscription service. Variety reports tha the tagline is “Opinion Done Right.” The service is scheduled to…

‘SNL’ Feud Escalates With Name Calling, Allegation of Racism

A feud has erupted among past and present cast members of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” starting when Chevy Chase, one of the show’s original stars, blasted the current show. In an interview published Sept. 19 by The Washington Post, Chase…