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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.

Why a Production Like ESPN’s ‘O.J.: Made in America’ May Never Win Another Oscar

ESPN’s five-part documentary series “O.J.: Made in America,” which won an Academy Award this year for Best Documentary Feature, may be the last production of its kind to compete for an Oscar. A rules change announced today by the Academy…

While Pepsi Struck Out With Kendall Jenner, Stephen Colbert Hits It Out of the Park With H&R Block

Even as Pepsi was struggling with its poorly received ad featuring model Kendall Jenner, CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert offered a timely tax-season take this week on H&R Block. Colbert went undercover as a “tax preparer” for a bit featured…

Syfy Unveils Spring/Summer Schedule

Press release from Syfy, April 7, 2017: Syfy announced its spring/summer schedule today, which includes the new unapologetic orgy-of-action grindhouse series, BLOOD DRIVE, from Universal Cable Productions. Additionally, the summer staple SHARKNADO will return for its 5th installment, and Syfy…

‘The Walking Dead’ Ends Season Seven as the No. 1 Show for Record Fifth Consecutive Year

Press release from AMC, April 7, 2017: “The Walking Dead” completed its seventh season Sunday night as the #1 show on television among adults 18-49 for the fifth consecutive year, the only drama in television history to hold the #1…

NBCU Adopts Unusual Strategy to Promote Its Upfront

NBCUniversal is thinking outside the box when it comes to generating interest in its upcoming upfront presentations. B&C reports that the company is running commercials during the upfront season aimed specifically at media buyers. “Four spots ranging in length from…

How Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner Fiasco Could Impact the TV Networks

In the wake of an epic blunder by Pepsi this week, the television networks may have to scramble to replace what was likely going to be a large campaign. People magazine reports that the Kendall Jenner “protest” spot that sparked…

‘Billions’ Star Challenges Emmys’ Male-Female Acting Categories

A performer on the Showtime drama “Billions” had an exchange with the Television Academy that challenges the traditional assignment of the categories “actor” and “actress.” Variety reports that Asia Kate Dillon, who has become a key player on the show…

HBO Sets Carl Reiner Show With Lineup of Legendary Personalities

HBO announced plans today for a show that will star TV legend Carl Reiner along with legends from comedy, music and film. The project, “If You’re Not In the Obit, Eat Breakfast,” is billed as “a Celebration of Vitality After…

Comedy Legend Don Rickles Dies

Don Rickles, who parlayed the art of the insult into a career as one of the most beloved of the old-school comedians, has died. NBC News reports that Rickles died today of kidney failure at his home in Los Angeles….

Colbert Breaks Down Pepsi’s Ill-Fated Kendall Jenner Ad — and Throws a Few Jabs at Trump Too

The Kendall Jenner spot that sparked a controversy for Pepsi — prompting the company to pull the ad this week — was the focus of an incisive analysis by host Stephen Colbert on CBS’s “Late Show.” CBS posted a clip…