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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.

Why the New York Times Reportedly Killed a Story About Harvey Weinstein’s Sexual Misconduct Back in 2004

The New York Times was moving forward with a story about Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct in 2004, until Weinstein ratcheted up pressure on the newspaper, according to a report in TheWrap by former New York Times reporter Sharon Waxman. Waxman…

The Weinstein Co. to Change Its Name, Remove Credits, Following Ouster of Harvey Weinstein

Following the firing of Harvey Weinstein amid lurid allegations of decades of sexual abuses by the co-founder and co-chairman of The Weinstein Co., the AP reports that the company will change its name. The report quotes an unnamed source who’s…

ABC Series Reaches 100th Episode

Time has flown for fans of a prime-time series airing on the ABC network. The network announced that the comedy “The Goldbergs” is about to air its 100th episode, and the show will mark the occasion with a special Halloween-themed…

‘Will & Grace’ Surges, Notching a Milestone for NBC

NBC’s new “Will & Grace” revival is turning out to be a huge draw for the network, with the show’s premiere episode picking up momentum in Live+7. Citing Nielsen Media Research data, NBC announced today that the Sept. 28 premiere…

Dove Apologizes After Ad Is Attacked as Racist

The Dove brand issued an apology after an ad for soap rubbed people the wrong way on social media, bringing a torrent of criticism about what many users considered the ad’s racist approach. The ad for Dove body wash shows…

Sarah Silverman Examines America’s Issues

A number of the issues that have been in the headlines lately are tackled by comedian Sarah Silverman in a clip released today in connection with her upcoming Hulu series, “I Love You, America.” The clip presents Silverman performing what…

A Weird World Record Is Set on ‘The View’

This morning’s installment of ABC’s talk show “The View” saw an unusual world record set, as actor Jason Ritter set a record for hugging. Ritter, who stars on ABC’s “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World,” appeared on the show in connection…

This Week’s ‘American Horror Story’ Edited After Vegas Shootings

An episode of the FX anthology series “American Horror Story: Cult” was re-edited following the mass shooting in Las Vegas. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that show co-creator and showrunner Ryan Murphy confirmed that a scene featuring a mass…

Cinemax Announces 2018 Original Programming Lineup

Press release from Cinemax, Oct. 9, 2017: CINEMAX has an explosive lineup set for Friday nights in 2018, with a varied slate of dynamic, action-packed original programming highlighted by new and returning series. “We are very excited to present a…

‘Kevin (Probably) Saves the World’ Star Jason Ritter Achieves the Guinness World Records Title for Most Hugs Given in One Minute by an Individual

Press release from ABC, Oct. 9, 2017: At 11:48 a.m. EDT, live, on ABC’s “The View,” it was declared by an official adjudicator that Jason Ritter, star of ABC’s “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World,” achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title…