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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.

‘Sopranos’ Alumna Joins Hit Netflix Series

An actress who was a part of the HBO drama series “The Sopranos” is joining the hit Netflix series “GLOW” for its second season. Deadline reports that Annabella Sciorra will play a recurring role on the female-centric 1980s wrestling comedy….

Will ‘Fargo’ Be Back? FX Boss Reveals the Plan

Speculation about whether the acclaimed FX drama series “Fargo” will return for a fourth season was addressed today by network CEO John Landgraf. “Fargo is not gone,” Landgraf said during FX’s executive session this morning at TCA in Pasadena. Deadline…

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Spinoff Gets Series Order

FX is moving forward with the long-gestating “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff, placing an order for a 10-episode first season of “Mayans MC.” Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions, the show will premiere later this year on FX….

Premiere Dates Set for ‘The Americans,’ ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Trust’

FX Networks announced a number of premiere dates today, including the final season of the acclaimed FX drama series “The Americans.” The show’s sixth and final season will bow Wednesday, March 28. Also announced today, “Atlanta Robbin’ Season,” the new…

FX Networks Sets Upcoming Premiere Dates

Press release from FX Networks, Jan. 5, 2018: FX Networks has set the premiere dates for several of its most acclaimed and anticipated series, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President, Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. The slate…

CBS News Fires Political Director

CBS News has fired its political director. The network announced the firing Wednesday night of Steve Chaggaris, who was a fixture of the news division for years. The network cited allegations of “inappropriate behavior.” In a statement, CBS News said:…

Beloved Cartoon Series Being Brought Back

With some heavyweight studios on board, an animation franchise that was a television institution in the 1990s is being revived. Hulu announced plans today to bring back “Animaniacs” with Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation. Steven Spielberg is on board…

Fox Series Renewed

Ahead of the show’s season finale, the Fox Network announced Thursday that it is picking up the freshman drama series “The Gifted” for a second season. Set in Marvel’s “X-Men” universe, the family adventure show will wrap up its freshman…

Debra Winger Joins TV Series

Three-time Oscar-nominated actress Debra Winger has been added to the cast of the Critics Choice Television Award-nominated Amazon Prime original series “Patriot.” Winger will play Bernice Tavner, mother to lead John Tavner, in season two of the comedy series. Her…

Why Two Late-Night Shows Are Going Live

Two late-night shows will go live later this month in an effort to provide “instant analysis and commentary” on the State of the Union address. Comedy Central announced plans today for the live telecasts of “The Daily Show with Trevor…