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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.

Dunkin’ Donuts Thinking About Dropping Part of Its Name

The familiar Dunkin’ Donuts chain may soon have a new name, with the company’s next store to be opened with a shortened name. Nation’s Restaurant News reports that the new outlet in Pasadena, Calif., will be called simply “Dunkin’.” The…

Ralph Macchio Brings His ‘Karate Kid’ Character to Series TV

A new TV series brings the “Karate Kid” franchise to television, with both Ralph Macchio and his adversary William Zabka reprising their signature roles. The half-hour series, “Cobra Kai,” has a 10-episode order from YouTube Red, with plans for the…

Toyota Buys Stake in Rival Automaker, Plans New U.S. Plant

Toyota announced two key moves today, saying it plans to take an ownership share in rival Japanese automaker Mazda and will pair with Mazda to build a U.S. assembly plant. Reuters reports that Toyota announced plans to take a 5%…

USA Network Locks In Season Premiere for ‘Mr. Robot,’ Lets Fans Unearth New Trailer

USA Network’s acclaimed “Mr. Robot” now has its season premiere date set, with the cable network announcing today that season three will bow Oct. 11. The season will feature the addition of Bobby Cannavale to the cast. The series from…

Another Headache for HBO: ‘Game of Thrones’ Episode Leaks Online, But It’s Not Part of That Giant Hack

As if the recent cyberattack didn’t give HBO enough to worry about, now the pay-cable company has another issue to deal with after an upcoming episode of its megahit “Game of Thrones” was leaked online in what an HBO insider…

CNBC Sets Ratings Mark, Unveils Lineup of New Originals

CNBC took the wraps off plans for the 2017-18 season, with a batch of new original programs in the pipeline. The channel also announced that it just had its most-watched July prime time in adults 18-49 and adults 18-34 and…

What Is It About Celebrities and Airborne Sharks? Here Are the Cameos to Watch For in Sunday’s Fifth Installment of ‘Sharknado’

One of the most unlikely and most successful TV movie franchises — now with as many sequels as “Pirates of the Caribbean” — goes for another spin this Sunday on Syfy, when “Sharknado: Global Swarming” premieres. In keeping with a…

Text of Steve Harvey’s Memo to Staffers That Surfaced in May 2017

Good morning, everyone. Welcome back. I’d like you all to review and adhere to the following notes and rules for Season 5 of my talk show. There will be no meetings in my dressing room. No stopping by or popping…

CNBC Announces Fall Lineup, Greenlights New Series and Returning Favorites, Expands Development Slate

Press release from CNBC, Aug. 3, 2017: CNBC Primetime continues to attract a younger and more affluent audience with a stable of shows that embrace business and the entrepreneurial spirit. CNBC had its most-watched July ever among Adults 18-49 and…

NBC Sitcom Renewed Ahead of Fall Premiere; Extra Episodes Ordered for 2017-18

NBC is pulling out all the stops in support of a high-profile comedy premiere set for next month. The network announced Thursday that it is renewing its revival of “Will & Grace” ahead of the show’s Sept. 28 premiere. The…