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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.

Marvel’s Stan Lee Accused of Lewd Behavior

Comic book icon Stan Lee has been hit with a lawsuit, filed Monday, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017. The AP reports that the suit was filed by a Chicago masseuse. “Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit…

The End Is in Sight for Sci-Fi Series

Fans of a well-received science-fiction drama series now know exactly when its run will end, with the announcement from Netflix that the “Sense8” series finale will launch June 8. “Personal lives are pushed aside as the cluster, their sidekicks, and…

The Series That Wouldn’t Die: After First Surfacing in the U.K. It Was Picked Up by PBS, Then Two Sequels Ran on Showtime — and Now Netflix Is Reviving It Yet Again

A TV series that continues to find new life was just revived for yet another go-round, with Netflix revealing plans today for “Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City.” Laura Linney and Olympia Dukakis will reprise their roles as Mary Ann…

Why Kansas Is Going After One of the Heroes of ‘Star Wars’

The state of Kansas is getting proactive about trying to bring one of the stars of “Star Wars” to the state. The AP reports that Kansas is “rolling out the welcome mat” for Mark Hamill, who plays Jedi Luke Skywalker…

Comedy Central Ready to Insult Donald Trump All Over Again

The insults will be flying Donald Trump’s way again on Comedy Central this week, when the cable channel breaks out its “Roast of Donald Trump” for encore telecasts. The special, which originally aired in March 2011, will have airings Thursday,…

Main Cast Set for Latest Project From ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Creator

The lead is in place, along with much of the main cast of the new series from “Orange Is the New Black” creator Jenji Kohan. Lifetime announced that “American Princess,” which received a straight-to-series order from the cable channel, will…

Presenters Announced for Sunday’s Daytime Emmy Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just released the lineup of presenters for the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards, to be presented this Sunday, April 29, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Presenters were also announced for the 45th Annual…

Starting Today, Amazon Has a New Place It Will Deliver Your Package: The Trunk of Your Car

“Amazon announced today a new service that gives its couriers access to a person’s vehicle for the purpose of leaving package deliveries inside,” reports The Verge. The story continues, “But rather than use smart locks and a cloud-connected camera to…

‘Chopped’ Has a New Judge: One Who’s Had Numerous TV Shows, Has Starred in a Super Bowl Commercial and Has Served Time in Prison

“Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ has added a familiar face from the intersection of cuisine and television,” reports the New York Post’s Page Six, adding, “Martha Stewart has signed as a recurring guest judge on the venerable series,whose 38th cycle launches next…

CBS Announces Season Finale Storylines for 2017-2018

Press release from CBS, April 24, 2018: CBS announced today the season finale storylines for 2017-2018, featuring big reveals, dramatic conclusions and pending nuptials! FRIDAY, MAY 4 MACGYVER (8:00-9:00 PM) – TATE DONOVAN GUEST STARS “MacGyver + MacGyver” – MacGyver…