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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.

CBS’s Late-Night Roll Continues

CBS is excited about its late-night numbers, including an achievement it hasn’t pulled off in seven years. The network sent out word today that ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was the No. 1 program in late-night for the first…

How Gangs of Burglars Are Targeting the High-End Homes of Celebrities and Others in L.A.

An uptick has reportedly been seen in burglaries in L.A.’s wealthiest enclaves, with celebrities including Nicki Minaj and Alanis Morissette reportedly among those who have been targeted. The AP reports that the trend is the result of a concerted effort…

Here’s What Bigtime Women’s Soccer Will Look Like on TV — Pro League’s Broadcast Schedule Kicks Off in Two Weeks

The broadcast schedule came out today for the National Women’s Soccer League, along with details about the on-air talent who will be working the games under a new partnership between the league and Lifetime. The cable channel will begin airing…

Paramount Network Unveils Ambitious Programming Lineup

Paramount Network released a lineup of programming it will feature in its launch, including the new programs “American Woman,” “Waco,” “Heathers” and “I Am Martin Luther King Jr.,” along with the return of the Spike TV favorite “Lip Sync Battle,”…

New Promo Released for ‘Game of Thrones’ — Watch It Now

HBO took the wraps off a new promo clip today for season seven of “Game of Thrones.” The 90-second video comes ahead of the wildly popular fantasy series’ July 16 season premiere. Here’s the clip …

NBC Reality Chief Paul Telegdy Says Netflix Isn’t a Threat to the Broadcast Nets in Reality TV — Here’s Why

Paul Telegdy, president of NBC Entertainment’s Alternative and Reality Group, talked about Netflix’s move into reality as part of a wide-ranging interview with The Hollywood Reporter, downplaying the threat posed by Netflix. Telegdy explained that the Netflix model, which he…

Cable Network ‘Cracks the Code’ on Total Consumption

With the cable upfront approaching and networks unveiling ambitious multiplatform programming lineups, one network said today it has figured out how to engage fully with its viewers in the new media landscape. The network is Turner’s Cartoon Network, which provided…

Cartoon Network Announces New Content Slate for 2017-18 Upfront Season

Press release from Cartoon Network, March 30, 2017: Cartoon Network, the global kids brand and leading choice for the mobile-first generation of plurals, announced a holistic slate of content for the 2017-18 upfront season that will provide something new to…

Paramount Network Announces Big, Bold, and Ambitious Premium Programming Lineup for First Quarter of 2018

Press release from Paramount Network, March 30, 2017: Paramount Network’s highly anticipated launch in 2018 will kick off with a programming lineup featuring a mix of new, high-quality, premium entertainment scripted series, non-scripted returning pop-culture favorites, and original sports and…

Lifetime and National Women’s Soccer League Broadcast Schedule & On-Air Talent Announcement

Press release from Lifetime, March 30, 2017: Lifetime and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the 2017 NWSL Game of the Week on Lifetime live broadcast schedule, which includes 22 regular-season matches, both playoff semifinal games and the…