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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.

New Paul Rudd TV Series Has an Intriguing Premise — Check It Out

Paul Rudd’s upcoming series released its official trailer today, and from the looks of it, the show, Netflix’s “Living With Yourself,” should give Rudd some intriguing material to work with. You can watch the trailer below. “Miles Elliott, a man…

After Losing ‘Friends’ and ‘The Office,’ Netflix Lands One of Television’s Biggest Hit Shows

It looks as though Netflix will land on its feet even after losing a couple of important shows in “Friends” and “The Office.” The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the streaming service has secured the rights to another massive…

Cars Lead Singer Ric Ocasek Found Dead

Singer Ric Ocasek, who fronted the successful ’70s and ’80s band the Cars, was found dead Sunday in his apartment in Manhattan, according to media reports. “The New York Police Department said that officers found the 75-year-old Ocasek at about…

Creative Arts Emmy Awards Handed Out: We Have the Full List of Winners

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented the 2019 Creative Arts Emmys over the weekend, handing out the trophies on Saturday and Sunday nights. Among the highlights, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” claimed 10 trophies on Sunday, Jane Lynch was…

Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper to Star in Netflix Sitcom Reminiscent of One of the Best Sitcoms of All Time

Jane Lynch, who won an Emmy over the weekend for guest actress in a comedy (for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), told reporters that she and Cyndi Lauper will star in a Netflix comedy that she described as “kind of a…

NASCAR Great Killed in Plane Crash

A NASCAR champion “was killed Sunday while piloting a single-seat plane that crashed in Connecticut,” reports The New York Post, identifying the victim as 61-year-old Mike Stefanik. “Stefanik holds the Whelen Modified Tour record with 74 victories between 1985 and…

Taylor Swift Will Serve as the Mega Mentor on Season 17 of ‘The Voice’

Press release from NBC, Sept. 16, 2019: Ten-time Grammy Award winner and record-breaking global pop icon Taylor Swift will serve as the Mega Mentor on Season 17 of NBC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.” Coaches John Legend…

Stars Realign for ABC’s Special ‘Cast From the Past’ Week

Press release from ABC, Sept. 16, 2019: Cast members and creative teams from iconic television series and films reunite on ABC prime time in “Cast from the Past Week,” beginning MONDAY, OCT. 7. Featured will be actors and behind-the-scenes talent…

Netflix Leads Saturday Night Edition of 2019 Creative Arts Emmys With 15, National Geographic Follows With 8

Announcement from the Television Academy, Sept. 14, 2019: The documentary Free Solo chronicles rock climber Alex Honnold’s amazing ascent to the top of Yosemite’s El Capitan without the aid of ropes, harnesses or other safety equipment. On Saturday night, the…

2019 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys: Complete List of Winners

Presented Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Luke Kirby, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Jane Lynch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Bradley Whitford,…