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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.

Fox Pulls the Plug on Three Prime-Time Series

Fox got serious about overhauling its sagging prime-time lineup today, canceling three series. Key players from the three freshman shows, including “APB” executive producer Trey Callaway, “Making History” actor Yassir Lester and “Son of Zorn” executive producer Eric Appel, took…

The World’s Highest-Paid Actor May Run for President

The movie star who already holds the title of world’s highest-paid actor says a presidential run may be in his future. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said there’s a “real possibility” he will run. “Johnson, a wrestler-turned actor known best for…

ESPN Makes a Play for Sunday Mornings

ESPN appears to be implementing a significant shift in priorities following layoffs that gutted much of the network’s on-air lineup, and at the same time the network is looking to establish a new beachhead on Sunday mornings. Veteran sports journalist…

Former ‘American Idol’ Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe Weighs In on the Show’s Return

Nigel Lythgoe, who was a key player in the early years of Fox’s “American Idol,” says he hasn’t been invited to be a part of the show’s revival on ABC. “Extra’s” Renee Bargh talked with Lythgoe Wednesday as he hosted…

Fox Renews Two Series

Fox has renewed a comedy series and a drama, with the renewals marking what will be the fourth seasons for both shows. The Futon Critic reports that a Fox spokesperson confirmed the renewals for “The Last Man on Earth” and…

Syfy Marks Anniversary With a New Look and New Programming — Here’s the New Logo

NBCUniversal’s Syfy cable channel announced plans today for a reboot that will give the channel a new visual identity — including the new logo seen below. The move comes as the channel approaches its 25th anniversary and coincides with the…

New ‘Twin Peaks’ Clip From Showtime: More Familiar Faces With More Than a Few More Years on Them

Showtime continues to release unconventional “Twin Peaks” teasers, with the latest one offering plenty of familiar faces — well, sort of familiar — for fans of the original ABC series. The clip just came out today. See for yourself …

Syfy Unveils New Slate of Original Programming, Including a George R.R. Martin Adaptation

An adaptation of work from “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin is part of a slate of new original programming announced today by NBCUniversal’s Syfy cable channel. The channel also announced plans for a new “visual identity” including a…

From Page Six of The New York Post: Rumors Are Swirling That Longtime BET CEO Debra Lee Could Leave the Company Soon

Viacom appears to be restructuring its cable channel BET, and rumors have begun to circulate that longtime CEO Debra Lee won’t be sticking around. The New York Post’s Page Six quotes an inside source saying: “Viacom has a plan to phase…

Kelly Clarkson Named New Coach of ‘The Voice,’ Joining Blake Shelton and Adam Levine for Season 14

Press release from NBC, May 11, 2017: Global superstar and three-time Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson is set to join NBC’s “The Voice” for the show’s 14th season. She will be joined by fellow coaches Blake Shelton and Adam Levine…