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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.

ABC Confirms Return of ‘American Idol’

ABC made the official announcement today that it is bringing back the former Fox singing competition “American Idol.” The original series ran for 15 seasons on Fox, wrapping in April 2016. We reported last week that a deal was being…

‘Good Morning America’ Unveils Summer Concert Lineup

The ABC morning staple “Good Morning America” rolled out its lineup of summer concerts today, with Green Day set to kick things off on Friday, May 19. Concerts will take place on 16 consecutive Fridays, running through Sept. 1. Other…

FX Locks In Plans for Its Crack Epidemic Drama

FX has firmed up plans for its upcoming crack drama, unveiling the premiere date along with new teasers for “Snowfall.” Set in Los Angeles in 1983, the one-hour series chronicles the early days of the city’s crack epidemic. FX announced…

ABC News’ ‘Good Morning America’ Announces Blazing Hot 2017 Summer Concert Lineup

Press release from ABC News, May 9, 2017: ABC News’ “Good Morning America” announced its 2017 Summer Concert Series lineup this morning, loaded with a wide array of award-winning, chart-topping artists. Every Friday morning beginning on May 19, New York…

ABC Secures ‘American Idol’ — Get Ready for the Return of America’s Beloved Series Where Stars Are Born

Press release from ABC, May 8, 2017: ABC is bringing back “American Idol.” The network has closed an agreement with producers FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media Group. Together they will revive television’s most successful…

Robert Wilson, TV Producer, Public TV Pioneer and Patriarch of Acting Family, Dead at 75

Robert Wilson, a pioneer in public television who became better known as the father of actors Luke, Owen and Andrew Wilson, died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, The Dallas Morning News reports. He was 75. “In 1967,…

With a Permanent Co-Host Finally in Place, How Are Kelly Ripa’s Numbers?

The numbers are in for the first week of Kelly Ripa’s morning show with her new full-time co-host, Ryan Seacrest. “Live with Kelly & Ryan” saw a surge in viewers after announcing last Monday that the show had selected Seacrest…

Paramount TV Inks Deal With Pulitzer Prize Winner Who’s Behind Controversial Series

Paramount Television announced Monday that it has closed an exclusive overall television deal with Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey. “The two-year deal gives Paramount Television exclusive rights to develop, produce and distribute all television projects from Yorkey across broadcast, cable…

Polarizing Former NFL-er Signs Extension With ESPN

ESPN announced Monday that it has reached a multiyear contract extension with polarizing former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow. The Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national college champion will continue to do college football analysis on SEC Network’s traveling pregame show…

Sinclair and Tribune Make It Official, Confirm ‘Historic’ and ‘Transformative’ Deal

Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media Co. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement that gives Sinclair 100% of issued and outstanding shares of Tribune, TVNewsCheck reports. The announcement confirms the merger that appeared imminent as of…