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Access Hollywood

Series Overview

Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. It was created by former Entertainment Tonight executive producer Jim Van Messel, and is currently directed by Robert Silverstein. In previous years, Doug Dougherty and later Christopher A. Berry directed the program. Access Hollywood primarily focuses on news in the music, television, and film industries. The United States version began broadcasting on September 9, 1996, and is nationally syndicated in the United States. In 2003, a British version of the show began production and in an Irish version began in 2006 airing on the now defunct Channel 6, now known as 3e. In Canada, CTV Two has aired the program since September 5, 2011.

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

9 Seasons • 138 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1996 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Sep 9, 1996

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Season 30, Episode 305: “Gal Gadot/Vanna White/Glen Powell/Mandy Moore”

"The Runner" premiere with Gal Gadot; Fashion Friday with Vanna White; Glen Powell (TV series, "Chad Powers"); back-to-school with Mandy Moore;

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Access Hollywood

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What is Access Hollywood about?

Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. It was created by former Entertainment Tonight executive producer Jim Van Messel, and is currently directed by Robert Silverstein. In previous years, Doug Dougherty and later Christopher A. Berry directed the program. Access Hollywood primarily focuses on news in the music, television, and film industries. The United States version began broadcasting on September 9, 1996, and is nationally syndicated in the United States. In 2003, a British version of the show began production and in an Irish version began in 2006 airing on the now defunct Channel 6, now known as 3e. In Canada, CTV Two has aired the program since September 5, 2011.

How many seasons does Access Hollywood have?

Access Hollywood comprises 9 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Access Hollywood?

Key cast members in Access Hollywood include Billy Bush, Kit Hoover.

Who created or directed Access Hollywood?

Access Hollywood was developed and directed by Not specified.