Access Hollywood 1996
What is Access Hollywood?
Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. The program was created by a former Entertainment Tonight executive producer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 138
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1996
- Last aired
- Jun 21, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Genres
- News
- Updated
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Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. The program was created by a former Entertainment Tonight executive producer. It primarily focuses on news in the music, television, and film industries. Access Hollywood is nationally syndicated in the United States and began broadcasting on a weekday. A British version of the show began in 2003. The program is directed by Robert Silverstein, previously directed by Doug Dougherty and Christopher A. Berry.
Should you watch it?
“Daily celebrity news and red‑carpet buzz delivered on Access Hollywood.”
- Up‑to‑date coverage of entertainment events
- Focus on music, television, and film news
- Created by seasoned entertainment producer
- Limited to entertainment‑industry stories
- May repeat headlines across episodes
Watch it if you enjoy quick daily updates on celebrity and entertainment happenings.
The show carries a TV‑G rating and offers light‑hearted entertainment news suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Sep 9, 1996
- E28 Episode 28 Oct 26, 1996
Frequently asked questions
When did Access Hollywood first air?
The United States version began broadcasting on September 9, 1996.
Who created Access Hollywood?
It was created by former Entertainment Tonight executive producer Jim Van Messel.
What type of content does the program cover?
It covers events and celebrities in the entertainment industry, focusing on music, television, and film.
Is Access Hollywood nationally syndicated?
Yes, the U.S. version is nationally syndicated across the United States.
Who currently directs the show?
The program is currently directed by Robert Silverstein.