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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.

Showstopping Performances Announced for ‘The 72nd Annual Tony Awards,’ Sunday, June 10, on CBS

Press release from CBS, June 7, 2018: An array of showstopping performances will be featured on THE 72nd ANNUAL TONY AWARDS(R), live from the historic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 10 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed…

Upfront Ad Sales Heat Up, With One Network Seeking Big CPM Hikes

NBC, ABC and Fox have begun selling upfront ad commitments, following the lead of CBS, which got rolling late last week, Variety reports. The publication talked with six executives who are familiar with how upfront sales are going. “When it…

‘American Idol’ Hits the Road

ABC’s singing competition “American Idol” is going on a road trip. The network announced today that the Idol Bus will be leaving Saturday, Aug. 25, on a nationwide talent search that will feature auditions in 20 cities across the country….

The Last Munchkin — Leader of the Lollipop Guild — Has Died

The last of the Munchkins from the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz” has died. The New York Times reports that Jerry Maren died May 24 at a care facility in La Jolla, Calif. His death was first reported today….

Actor Quits ‘The Flash’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow,’ Explains Why

An actor who has had key roles on the CW dramas “The Flash” and “Legends of Tomorrow” is stepping aside, at least from series regular roles. Keiynan Lonsdale, who plays Wally West / Kid Flash on the two shows, explained…

How TBS Plans to Prevent Further Problems With Samantha Bee

After “Full Frontal” host Samantha Bee stirred up a hornet’s nest by calling first daughter Ivanka Trump a “c–t,” TBS will be keeping a closer eye on the controversial late-night comedian, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. “Following the backlash,…

Law Enforcement Provides Theory on Why Kate Spade Committed Suicide

Fashion designer Kate Spade, who hanged herself in her bedroom in a Park Avenue apartment, was “extremely depressed” because her husband wanted a divorce, TMZ reports, citing law enforcement sources. “We’ve learned Andy Spade was not living at the family…

Actor on Popular Drama Series Reveals Past Stay in Mental Asylum

An actor who’s a regular on a popular drama series opened up about his struggles with mental illness, which included being committed to a mental asylum. David Harbour, who plays Hawkins Police Chief Jim Hopper on “Stranger Things,” made the…

Pamela Anderson: Uber Is Hiring Sex Offenders

Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson lashed out at Uber, saying it’s “common knowledge” that people are being sexually assaulted when they use Uber and similar ride-sharing apps. Anderson also accused the company of exploiting its drivers. Anderson discussed her misgivings…

New Series From J.J. Abrams Picked Up — Read What This Unusual Show Will Be About

A new TV series from “Lost” and “Felicity” creator J.J. Abrams is being described as a “love letter to the diverse musicality of New York.” The half-hour series, “Little Voice,” also involves Sara Bareilles and takes its title from her…