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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.

Two Shows Examine Russian Spies in the U.S.

In a real-world twist on the premise behind the spy series “The Americans,” two new shows coming next month from A&E go inside the issue of Russian spies in the U.S. The new specials running under the “A&E Investigates” banner…

Why Ronan Farrow Is Making NBC Anxious

“Of all the headaches that have been furrowing brows in the executive offices of NBC News these days, the one involving Ronan Farrow has proven particularly tenacious,” writes Joe Pompeo on the Vanity Fair website. Pompeo writes: “Last August, NBC News spiked…

The CW Rolls Out Expanded Fall Schedule, Adds New Shows and a New Night of Prime Time

The CW unveiled its expanded broadcast schedule for fall today, adding a night of prime-time programming on Sunday nights. Sunday’s lineup will feature “Supergirl” on its new night along with the new “Charmed.” The six-night prime-time schedule will also feature…

Showtime Orders ‘City on a Hill’ to Series

Press release from Showtime, May 17, 2018: SHOWTIME has ordered the drama series CITY ON A HILL, starring Golden Globe winner and Emmy(R) nominee Kevin Bacon (The Following) and Screen Actors Guild(R) award winner Aldis Hodge (Underground). With a 12-episode…

HBO Sports, NFL Films and the Cleveland Browns Join Forces for ‘Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cleveland Browns’

Press release from HBO, May 17, 2018: HBO Sports, NFL Films and the Cleveland Browns team up for an unfiltered, all-access look at what it takes to make it in the National Football League when HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH…

The CW’s New Fall Series Teasers and Extended First Looks

Press release and videos from the CW, May 17, 2018: Charmed | Ouija Teaser | The CW Charmed is coming Sundays this fall to The CW! Charmed | Extended First Look | The CW Charmed is coming Sundays this fall…

Suzanne Scott Named Chief Executive Officer of Fox News

Press release from Fox, May 17, 2018: Suzanne Scott has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FOX News and FOX Business Network (FBN), announced Lachlan Murdoch, Chairman of 21st Century Fox and the Chairman and CEO of the proposed…

The CW Network Announces New Six-Night Prime-Time Schedule for 2018-19

Press release from the CW, May 17, 2018: The CW Network presents its 2018-19 primetime schedule to advertisers, affiliates, and press today, at the New York City Center in New York City, with the platinum-selling American rock band 30 Seconds…

What a Wonderful Character Actor, Whether on ‘Mannix,’ ‘One Day at a Time’ or ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’: Joseph Campanella Dies at 93

“Joseph Campanella, a character actor who appeared in more than 200 TV and film roles over his 50-year career, died at his Sherman Oaks, Calif., home on Wednesday,” reports Variety, noting that he was 93. The Variety story continues, “Campanella…

Senate Votes to Reinstate Net Neutrality

“In an unusual victory for Democrats, the Senate voted narrowly Wednesday to keep in place so-called ‘net neutrality”’ rules that prevent internet providers from blocking or slowing users’ access to certain websites and charging more for faster delivery of some content,”…