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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.

Report: U.S. Government Expands Probe Into Fox News

An investigation into Fox News by the U.S. Justice Department has widened, with a second law enforcement agency joining the probe, according to a report today by CNN. “Financial crimes experts from the United States Postal Inspection Service are now…

Actor Best Known for Disney Movie Commits Suicide

An actor who had a brief career in film and on TV, including a major role in the 2004 Disney movie “Miracle,” has committed suicide. TMZ.com reports that Michael Mantenuto killed himself Monday in Washington state. Mantenuto, 35, played Jack…

‘There’s … Johnny!’ New Show Recalls a Time When the Whole Country Went to Bed With Carson

“It’s 1972, and everyone goes to bed together … with Johnny Carson, TV’s biggest star.” So begins a promo blurb released today for the new Seeso series “There’s…Johnny!” The seven-episode fictional series is a coming-of-age story created and written by…

ESPN’s Bob Ley Bids Farewell to Comrades After a Brutal Day for the Network

ESPN veteran Bob Ley kept it classy on a day of painful layoffs that left a batch of familiar on-air personalities out of jobs. By the time the dust settled the casualties included Ed Werder, Brett McMurphy, Danny Kanell‏, Dana O’Neil,…

Series Examines Life in the Deep Future

“From the moment our ancestors smashed two rocks together to forge the first tool, technology and imagination have propelled humanity forward. But now, technology has the power to shape a future beyond our imagination. What was once conceived by science…

Fox News Host Going on ‘Vacation’ as Criticism Pours In Over Ivanka Trump Comment

Embattled Fox News Channel host Jesse Watters, who triggered a torrent of backlash with a comment about the president’s daughter, is going on what he’s calling a “vacation” from his job as co-host of FNC’s “The Five.” As we reported…

Johnny Depp Stuns Guests on Disneyland Ride

The “real” Jack Sparrow — actor Johnny Depp — left visitors to Disneyland in shock on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride as he made a surprise appearance Wednesday at the amusement park. Depp was captured vamping and reciting bits…

Why Schools Are Warning Parents About a Netflix Series

The Netflix drama series “13 Reasons Why” has prompted school districts across the country to send warning letters to parents to ensure that they understand what their children are watching. The show, which is nearing renewal for a second season,…

Report: TV Industry Veteran Closing In on Sony CEO Job

A veteran TV executive appears to be sailing through the screening process at Sony and is now the clear front-runner for the CEO job. Variety reports that Tony Vinciquerra, former group chairman for the Fox Networks and a veteran of…

Memo to Rock Stars: Never Appear on a Talk Show With Your Mom

One rock star who’s willing to be embarrassed by his mom — even on national television — is Dave Grohl, who appeared Wednesday night with his mom, Virginia Grohl, on CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The Grammy-winning singer…