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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.

‘Jeff Ross Roasts the Border: Live From Brownsville, Texas’ One-Hour Docu-Comedy Special Premieres Thursday, Nov. 16, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central

Press release from Comedy Central, Oct. 24, 2017: Comedian Jeff Ross packs his bags and makes a dash for the border in the upcoming one-hour special Jeff Ross Roasts the Border: Live from Brownsville, Texas. In this part stand-up, part…

Tony Award Winner Sara Ramirez Joins the Cast of ‘Madam Secretary’

Press release from CBS, Oct. 24, 2017: CBS announced today that Sara Ramirez has joined the cast of MADAM SECRETARY as a series regular. Ramirez will be introduced in the episode to air Sunday, Nov. 19 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM,…

‘The Job Interview’ Premieres Wednesday, November 8 at 10PM ET/PT on CNBC

Press release from CNBC, Oct. 24, 2017: CNBC’s new primetime series “The Job Interview” goes inside one of life’s most pressure-filled experiences — where the words you say, the clothes you wear, and even the expression on your face can…

CBS Pulls Plug on Drama Series

A CBS drama series has just been canceled. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed is reporting exclusively that the network pulled the plug on the summer series “Zoo” after three seasons. “Produced in-house at CBS Television Studios, the show was based…

Well-Known Actress Exits CBS Series

An actress who has been a part of a popular CBS drama series is leaving the show. Bebe Neuwirth announced her departure from “Madam Secretary” in a series of tweets, commenting that the show had written “a beautiful exit” for…

Game 7 Sets Ratings Record

Game 7 of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, in which the Astros knocked off the Yankees 4-0 to reach the World Series, set a ratings record for FS1. Newsday reports that the…

Investigation Launched Into The Weinstein Co.

Amidst a torrent of sexual assault allegations against The Weinstein Co. co-founder Harvey Weinstein, a civil rights investigation into the company has been launched by New York state’s top prosecutor, the AP reports. “Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the probe…

Influential Music Producer and Songwriter Dies — He Co-Wrote One of the Big Hits of the ’60s

A musician, songwriter and music producer who was a mentor to the famed rock band AC/DC and who co-wrote the Easybeats’ 1966 international hit “Friday on My Mind” has died. AC/DC announced on its Facebook page that George Young died…

Bill O’Reilly Fires Back After Report Surfaces That He Settled Sexual Harassment Claim for $32 Million Just Before Fox Renewed His Contract; Megyn Kelly Goes After O’Reilly

Former Fox News Channel fixture Bill O’Reilly lashed out after a story broke over the weekend on an alleged $32 million settlement O’Reilly reportedly struck over sexual harassment allegations. The story, published by The New York Times, reports: “Last January,…

After Just Six Episodes, High-Profile Series Is Renewed

Six episodes into its initial run, a high-profile series has picked up a renewal for a second season. CBS announced today that it will bring back “Star Trek: Discovery,” which airs on the network’s CBS All Access digital service. The…