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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.

Authorities Examining Sexual Assault Allegations Against Actress

Authorities said they are looking into allegations of sexual assault against actress Asia Argento by a young actor. Argento has been a prominent figure in the #MeToo movement and was one of the first public accusers of Harvey Weinstein. “Los…

NBC Renews Summer Series

NBC broke out more than the usual share of puns in announcing its renewal of the Amy Poehler-Nick Offerman crafting show “Making It.” “We’re sew excited to be ‘Making It’ again,” Poehler and Offerman said in a joint statement in…

Norm Macdonald’s New Show Sets Premiere Date, Unveils Guest List

“Saturday Night Live” alum Norm Macdonald has a new show — in fact, the name of it is “Norm Macdonald Has a Show.” Netflix announced details today about the show, including the premiere date, Sept. 14. The streaming service also…

Le Carre Spy Thriller to Be Three-Night TV Event

The television event series is back in the form of the beloved John Le Carre spy novel “The Little Drummer Girl,” which will be showcased over three nights as a six-part miniseries on AMC. The series, which stars Alexander Skarsgard,…

Here’s a Look at the Talent to Be Showcased in New Comedy Special

Eight comedians will have 15 minutes each to hit it out of the park in the stand-up special “The Comedy Lineup Part 2,” rolling out Aug. 31 on Netflix. The lineup features JR De Guzman, Emma Willmann, Matteo Lane, Janelle…

Weigel Broadcasting Co. to Launch New ‘Start TV’ Network in Association With CBS Television Stations

Press release from Weigel Broadcasting, Aug. 21, 2018: Weigel Broadcasting Co. announces the launch of the new multicast entertainment television network- Start TV, beginning Monday, September 3, 2018, in association with CBS Television Stations. Start TV showcases strong and resourceful…

NBC Crafts a Second Season for Summer Alternative Hit ‘Making It’

Press release from NBC, Aug. 21, 2018: NBC, in the midst of another summer where it’s once again beading the competition handily, is ordering a second season of its newest hit series, “Making It,” from Universal Television Alternative Studio. Hosted…

Statement From Asia Argento

Statement from actress Asia Argento, as published on Twitter by Yashar Ali …

AMC Announces Three-Night Television Event for Le Carre Spy Thriller ‘The Little Drummer Girl’

Press release from AMC, Aug. 21, 2018: AMC today announced “The Little Drummer Girl,” will premiere in the U.S. as a must-watch, three-night television event with a two-hour episode on November 19 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT. Additional two-hour episodes will…

Because It’s Fashionable: Popular Cable Series That Ended Eight Years Ago Is Getting Reboot

For six seasons – ending in 2010 – a series called “insanely watchable” by the L.A. Weekly kept viewers enthralled on MTV. It was “The Hills,” and MTV has announced the return of the show by showing a clip Monday…