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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.

James Corden Isn’t Joking About Moonves’ Ouster

While some late-night hosts mined the downfall of Leslie Moonves for comedy material, James Corden, host of CBS’s “Late Late Show,” dealt with the situation in a serious manner on Monday’s show. Deadline reports that Corden followed up his monologue…

Why ‘CBS This Morning’ Co-Host Gayle King Slammed CBS This Morning

Gayle King, one of the co-hosts of “CBS This Morning,” spoke passionately on the show today about the network’s investigation into allegations against ousted network boss Leslie Moonves. King focused especially on reports that the results of the investigation will…

One Network Clinches the Season in Key Demo, Total Viewers

One broadcast network has clinched the ratings crown for the 52-week 2017-2018 TV season in both total viewers and the key 18-49 demo. NBC made the announcement today, noting that it was the first time in 16 years that the…

We Already Have a ‘No. 1 New Cable Series of 2018’

We’re barely into the fall television season, and one show has already been declared the “No. 1 new cable series of 2018.” The show, according to FX, is “Mayans M.C.” The series premiere of the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff has…

Why This Year’s Emmys Ceremony Has a Chance to Be the Best One in Years

The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, set to air next Monday, will get a makeover in the form of an infusion of “Saturday Night Live” talent, starting with Lorne Michaels, who’s producing the show. Writing for the AP, Lynn Elber notes…

NBC Clinches the 2017-18 52-Week TV Season in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers

Press release from NBC, Sept. 11, 2018: While NBC was expected to win the 18-49 demo crown for the fifth consecutive 52-week season, for the first time in 16 years the Peacock has also won the overall total-viewer race to…

‘Mayans M.C.’ Is #1 New Cable Series of 2018

Press release from FX, Sept. 10, 2018: Mayans M.C., the new outlaw biker drama from FX, premiered to the best ratings of any new cable series this year in every major demographic. On a Live+3 basis, the premiere telecast of…

Kathy Griffin Goes After Moonves’ Wife, Julie Chen

Comedian Kathy Griffin had harsh words for both former CBS boss Leslie Moonves and his wife, CBS fixture Julie Chen, the host of “Big Brother” and co-host of “The Talk.” Griffin took to Twitter over the weekend to unleash a…

‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Actor Arrested

An actor known for his role on the Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place” was arrested today for allegedly bringing a loaded handgun to Los Angeles International Airport. Variety cites police saying David Henrie was arrested. Henrie, 29, played…

Roger Ailes Movie Gets Release Date — Here’s the First Clip

A new movie on the late Roger Ailes, the architect of the Fox News Channel, will be released in North America by Magnolia Pictures, which obtained the rights to “Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes” from A&E IndieFilms….