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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.

‘The Opposition with Jordan Klepper’ — Comedy Central’s Newest Late-Night Series Launches Monday, September 25, at 11:30 P.M. ET/PT

Press release from Comedy Central, July 25, 2017: Comedy Central’s new late-night talk series helmed by Jordan Klepper will be titled The Opposition with Jordan Klepper and premiere September 25 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT following The Daily Show with Trevor…

‘George Lopez: The Wall, Live From Washington, D.C.,’ the HBO Favorite’s Fourth Live Stand-Up Special on the Network, Debuts Aug. 5

Press release from HBO, July 24, 2017: An HBO favorite returns this summer for his fourth live solo stand-up special on the network when GEORGE LOPEZ: THE WALL, LIVE FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. debuts SATURDAY, AUG. 5 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed…

ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates

ABC has unveiled a fall 2017 schedule with premiere dates for five new series along with a slate of returning shows. “The new season kicks off with the premiere of the milestone 25th installment of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ on…

Dwayne Johnson’s Siri Spot Goes Viral

A new spot for Apple’s digital assistant Siri featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — showing the action star keeping a series of high-production-value appointments — is getting a lot of attention online. Released Sunday, the clip, which clocks in at…

Fox News Channel Offers Clarification in War of Words With New York Times

“Fox News Channel on Monday clarified, but didn’t apologize for, a weekend segment that The New York Times said falsely accused the newspaper of revealing intelligence information that enabled Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to elude capture by U.S….

Not Your Parents’ Archie Comics: New Video Shows Things Can Get Even Darker in ‘Riverdale’

If season one of “Riverdale” proved the CW’s subversive take on Archie and the gang is nothing like the lighthearted Archie comic books that were popular decades ago, things may be about to get even darker in season two. A…

ABC Names Miss America Host

The Miss America Organization, dick clark productions and ABC announced today that the host of the “2018 Miss America Competition” will be “The Bachelor” fixture Chris Harrison, who returns as host of the pageant. Joining Harrison as co-host will be…

TV Documentary Revisits a Notorious Killing Spree

An upcoming television documentary will examine a killing spree that captured the attention of the nation 40 years ago. “The Lost Tapes: Son of Sam” revisits the New York-area murders of the mid-1970s that spread fear in part because of…

Justin Bieber Cancels Remaining Dates on His World Tour

Pop superstar Justin Bieber, who has been touring the world this year on his “Purpose” tour, has canceled the tour’s remaining concerts. TMZ.com reports that the 14 remaining shows, starting with Arlington, Texas, this weekend, have been canceled. Bieber’s team…

Drama Series Renewed

A drama series that has been a breakout on cable since its premiere in April 2016 has received a renewal for a third season. Syfy announced the pickup for the supernatural Western horror series “Wynonna Earp.” Season three is expected…