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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.

ABC’s “Saturday Night Football”: Alabama, Penn State and Ohio State Headline First Three Weeks

Press release from ESPN, May 16, 2018: ABC’s Saturday Night Football, the most-watched college football franchise on any network the last two seasons, will begin the 2018 season with the College Football Playoff National Champions on opening weekend, the PlayStation…

Senior Leadership Named for the Proposed New Fox

Press release from 21st Century Fox, May 16, 2018: 21st Century Fox today announced that its Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch will serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the proposed new “Fox,” which will be formed after shareholder and…

CBS Announces Its 2018-2019 Prime-Time Lineup

Press release from CBS, May 16, 2018: CBS today unveiled its 2018-2019 primetime lineup featuring three new comedies, five new dramas and the return of the critically acclaimed MURPHY BROWN. The new series will join 24 returning hits to build…

Comic Legend Stan Lee Files Billion-Dollar Lawsuit

Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee has filed a billion-dollar lawsuit in which he accuses his former business partners of essentially stealing his name, TMZ reports. “The comic book legend is going after POW! Entertainment — including current CEO Shane…

Viacom Implements Layoffs

Seeking to cut costs, Viacom confirmed today that it is implementing another round of layoffs. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest move cuts about 100 jobs. The company said in a statement: “As part of our broader transformation efforts,…

Canceled ‘Designated Survivor’ May Survive After All

Kiefer Sutherland’s canceled ABC drama series “Designated Survivor” may have a taker who wants to keep it alive. Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline that producer eOne is in talks with Netflix about a possible move to the streamer. “Sources stress…

Time Inc. Productions Rebrands, Expands TV Footprint

“Months after its $1.85 billion acquisition of Time Inc.’s stable of magazines, media conglom Meredith is ready to make its mark on the company’s TV production arm,” Variety reports. “Time Inc. Prods. will be rebranded as Four M Studios, which…

‘Chicago Fire’ Star Leaving the Show

One of the stars of NBC’s Dick Wolf drama series “Chicago Fire” is headed out. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Monica Raymund, who has played Gabby Dawson on the series for six seasons, confirmed she’s leaving the show….

He Will, He Will Rock You: Emmy Winner Becomes Queen’s Freddie Mercury

A new production chronicling the story of the iconic rock band Queen features Emmy winner Rami Malek in the lead role as the late Freddie Mercury. Malek, who has been awash in trophies and acclaim for USA Network’s “Mr. Robot”…

Bill O’Reilly May Be Headed Back to Cable News as Part of a Star-Studded Lineup

Bill O’Reilly is in talks to return to cable news, with his sights set on his old 8 p.m. slot. The New York Post’s Page Six reports that O’Reilly is working on a deal with Newsmax TV. “A year after…