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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.

Theater Company Kills Trump, Loses Sponsors

Sponsors have begun pulling their support for a New York-based theater company over its assassination of a version of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar who wears a business suit and resembles Donald Trump. The New York Times reports that corporate donors Delta…

Lindsay Lohan Returns to Acting With Sitcom Role

Actress Lindsay Lohan is back after some time off and will be tackling a role on the U.K. sitcom “Sick Note.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lohan will join the series in its second season, which was just announced. The…

Cosby Defense Team Calls One Witness, Rests Its Case

Testimony in the criminal indecent assault trial of fallen TV icon Bill Cosby came to a sudden end today in Pennsylvania, after Cosby’s defense team called just one witness. Cosby himself opted not to testify in the case, in which…

Must-See — The Highlight of the Tony Awards: Bette Midler’s Glowin’, Crowin’ Best Actress Acceptance Speech

Bette Midler refused to be cut short by the play-off music, delivering an acceptance speech for the ages at the 71st annual Tony Awards after winning the trophy for best leading actress in a musical for “Hello, Dolly!” Here’s the…

Oxygen Media Brings Back ‘Cold Justice’ With New Episodes Premiering Saturday, July 22

Press release from Oxygen, June 12, 2017: Oxygen Media, the new network for crime, revives fan-favorite series “Cold Justice” with brand new episodes beginning Saturday, July 22 at 8pm ET/PT. From Executive Producer Dick Wolf and Magical Elves, the real…

ABC Announces the 100 Stars in Pursuit of Athletic Glory With the Premiere of ‘Battle of the Network Stars’ on June 29

Press release from ABC, June 12, 2017: In an ode to ABC’s “Wide World of Sports,” 100 TV stars from 14 different network and cable companies will take their athleticism to a new level as they compete – to feel…

Netflix Reaches Out to Fans of Canceled Show

In an unusual move, Netflix reached out to fans of a show to try to ease the pain of its cancellation. The recent cancellation of “Sense8” prompted an outcry among the show’s fans, who petitioned to try to save the…

‘NCIS’ Regular Leaving the Show

One of the stars of the hit CBS drama series “NCIS” is exiting the show. In an exclusive, Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline.com that Jennifer Esposito is headed out. Esposito has been a regular on the program for the past…

What the Early Upfront Sales Say About This Year’s Ad Market

The upfront ad sales market is beginning to move, with advance commitments being secured by CBS, Turner, Viacom and Discovery, Brian Steinberg reports in Variety. Although it’s still too early to determine the general trend, the report notes that the…

Prosecution Rests in Cosby Trial

The District Attorney’s Office wrapped up its case against Bill Cosby today in a trial that is moving along at a brisk pace. The AP reports that prosecutors called 12 witnesses over a span of five days. The comedian is…