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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.

Corey Feldman Hopitalized After Reportedly Being Stabbed

Actor Corey Feldman was hospitalized early today after an incident in which a number of men reportedly approached his car and, according to the actor, he was stabbed. “Corey says he was stopped at a traffic light Tuesday night in…

Was 2017 the Tipping Point for U.S. Ad Spending on TV?

Television ad spending in the U.S. did something in 2017 that it hadn’t done since the recession year of 2009: It fell. Recode cites new data from eMarketer that says spending on television advertising declined 1.5% last year to $70.2…

The Infamous Cody Family Returns Soon — Here’s an Update on ‘Animal Kingdom’

The infamous Cody family is set to return to TV screens soon, as season three of the hit TNT drama “Animal Kingdom” kicks off May 29. The network released a new trailer today, which you can watch below. “Season three…

Meredith Vieira Named Host of PBS’s ‘The Great American Read’

Press release from PBS, March 28, 2018: PBS announced today that television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira will host THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new eight-part television series launching on PBS stations with a two-hour special event on Tuesday, May…

Respected TV and Advertising Executive Debra O’Connell Appointed President and General Manager, WABC-TV

Press release from ABC Owned Television Stations, March 28, 2018: Debra O’Connell has been named the new president and general manager of WABC-TV, the most watched local station in the country, it was announced today by Wendy McMahon, president, ABC…

CNN’s Anderson Cooper and His CNN Colleagues vs. Anderson Cooper, ‘60 Minutes’ Correspondent: A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand

The interview with Stormy Daniels — the adult film star and director who claims she once slept with Donald Trump in July 2006 — which was conducted by newsman Anderson Cooper and was broadcast on CBS’s “60 Minutes” this past…

Drama Series Renewed

Just ahead of the finale to its current season, a drama series picked up a renewal Tuesday. Cinemax announced the pickup of “Strike Back” for a sixth season. The action series is currently airing its fifth season on Friday nights,…

Conan’s Latest Travel Adventure Set to Air

The latest installment in Conan O’Brien’s popular “Conan Without Borders” series is set to air Wednesday, April 11, when his recent trip to Italy will be the focus of a TBS prime-time special. O’Brien took along show staffer Jordan Schlansky,…

When Will We See Apple’s Original TV Programming?

A new report offers insights into Apple’s push into television programming, including the news that the planned rollout is expected between March 2019 and summer 2019. “Apple’s plans to make itself into a big player in the entertainment industry are…

‘Game of Thrones’ Ready to Play Ball Again

Winter is coming to Major League ballparks this year, according to an announcement today from HBO saying the pay-cable net and the MLB have renewed their partnership to put on custom “Game of Thrones” events. Single-game tickets for the full…