Access Hollywood (1996– ) User Reviews

It still has its moments

[rscampb · 3/10 · 5 January 2012]

This show was once the Gold Standard of entertainment reporting (I think they even call themselves that in the credits). But in the last year or so it has gone from legitimate reporting to a simple tabloid show. Billy Bush seems to have only two jobs on the show; to give his opinion on whatever crosses his mind and promote his morning show. They need to replace Billy with somebody that can do an interview and report the facts without editorializing.

If you only want to know who is sleeping with whom or which celebrity is rumored to have done something and you don't feel like buying the National Enquirer watch this show. But if you are looking for real entertainment reporting go to the internet there are many sites that do a much better job.

Billy Bush ... why?

[chuckb777 · 2/10 · 26 February 2015]

I'm not a huge fan of celebrity entertainment shows but occasionally there is a guest or a topic that I want to see and listen to their opinions. I happened to wake up to the morning show with Billy Bush and some woman. I couldn't get over how overly talkative and opinionated this guy is. He seemed to say the most inappropriate things to the guest Amanda Peet. He seemed to want to dominate the conversation and boxed out his co-host a lot. What a self absorbed prick!

I did some research on him and I guess he has a history of being prima- dona. What the heck happened to Nancy O'Dell???? She get tired of his antics?

ex Access Hollywood fan

[rvmallari · 2/10 · 26 January 2012]

I used to watch the show for its personality and the hosts really showed that. But to let Nancy O'Dell and Maria Menounous go for Kit? She is tacky, corny, and personality-less of a host there is on TV. She is just loud and has little to her. But I guess thats what you get from an MTV reality "star"; its seems to be a requirement to be on that show and get far in life. I no longer watch this show "religiously" as she is the main reason. Kit is on there more than she should (from AH Live to AH). Billy, you should've had more say of who you want as your host, being the "main man" on the show. You are better than that. Leave the quirky talk show couples to local morning TV.

Nothing but gossip about nonsense

[patrickfilbeck · 1/10 · 15 December 2021]

Right at the beginning: Not every show that deals with Hollywood and those who work there is automatically stupid. Only gossip should not be the only focus of such a program. For my part, I could do without this entirely. It would be better if it were specifically about what is created in Hollywood, as well as problems in this world of the "beautiful and rich". In other words, a more ambivalent mission that is also more dialectical in the realm of what is possible here. You should be able to do without the embarrassment of this program.

Total waste of time

[putahw-40997 · 1/10 · 13 February 2021]

Really can a television program get any more idiotic.

Access Hollywood!

[Movie Nuttball · 10 September 2003]

I always tried to catch when Access Hollywood came on Fox late at night in 1998. Strange Universe (Read My comment on Strange Universe) came on at 1:30 AM and then Access Hollywood came on at 2:00 AM CDT and then the pre-recorded news. Well, It was always cool to watch them but they were both way to short for their subjects in my opinion. I hate to say it but Access Hollywood, after a while got on the wrong track with things and when you wait to see something you wanted to, well, you wait for it and it only lasts for about 15 seconds and its all over with. They rush to many things in thirty minutes. Out of the two shows Strange Universe was My favorite (and its a shame because Strange Universe I believe no longer is on the air) but if you want a show that's not long at all and has really short interviews and behind the scenes then check your local listings!

We all have our own opinions..

[susiedarling · 1/10 · 9 February 2024]

I personally don't care for the show..but we all have our own opinions so if you like it then watch it..I really try to get into it but I just can't..so I suggest you watch it and get your own opinion on it..we always end up watching it anyway because it comes on abc after Good Morning America and we usually watch abc till the local news goes off at 12:30 pm .. I think if they had different people hosting the show it might be more interesting. I use to really like Mario Lopez when he played in saved by the bell..but when the accusations of sexual assault came out I just couldn't watch anything he played in..but for the people that have never watched it then I suggest you watch it and get your own opinion ..

They know their bad!

[nutmegwonderfly · 1/10 · 1 March 2022]

What gets me is that it even says gossip! And that's the one big thing people hate about the show! This and ET should talk abt other things, I get it, when a famous actor dies its a big deal but they won't stop talking about them for weeks! Also talk abt the little ppl more, does anyone care what Kim Kardashian thinks abt Peat Davidson for the 100th time!? Iv heard that she thinks he's so funny 3 times this week on the same show! There are so many great ppl they could talk abt, for one Zawe Ashton! Great actress, doesn't give her or any other smaller ppl the time of the day, they just wana talk abt rich ppl who do dumb stuff. No I don't care about Brad Pitts devours case for the 300th time! Bad show, needs to be off the air!

I almost fell asleep

[tiffanie_says_stay_in_your_lane · 1/10 · 1 December 2022]

I had always seen Access Hollywood for a couple of seconds and then I would turn to another channel, but one evening I watched it for close to 5 minutes, and that was excruciating. I was bored out of my mind. Celebrities nowadays are so uninteresting and plastic. None of them are relatable, and it's not only because they're rich... They just don't seem like the type of people who you could have a fascinating conversation with over lunch or coffee. They remind me of coworkers. No matter how many hours and days you're around them, you can tell they're not fully being themselves. I could care less about celebrities' love lives. And I don't watch any new films or TV shows because the acting is so crappy. This show serves no purpose for me. I care about real news. Unless you're curious about celebrity gossip, then you'll love AH. Otherwise, save your brain cells and watch PBS.

Excellent entertainment world news show

[Catherine_Grace_Zeh · 8/10 · 10 July 2007]

In my opinion, this is an excellent entertainment world news show. I enjoy seeing Nancy O'Dell as the main anchor. There are many reasons why I said that. Even though Billy Bush is an okay co-anchor, I sometimes wish that Pat O'Brien hadn't left. If you ask me, it seems that nobody stays with a TV show throughout its entire run anymore. Still, I enjoy hearing about what's happening in the entertainment world. The only things I don't like hearing about is when a couple has broken up or gotten a divorce. Now, in conclusion, I highly recommend this show to all you die-hard entertainment world fans. You will really enjoy it.

Access Hollywood versus Entertainment Tonight

[minsyee · 9/10 · 19 September 2007]

Access Hollywood wins hands down.

Here in the Seattle area, we can watch both shows since one is at 7pm and the other at 730. Many days I've watched both and notice how far more informative and sensitive the Acccess Hollywood anchors and reporters carry out their assignments. ET does enjoying sucking up to just about everyone.

AH usually far fresher.

Also, it was a bit of an overkill the way ET sucked up to Anna Nicole and Howard. AH was sure on the side of the angels in that important competition.

"access" more "entertainment"

[Alact · 4 August 2002]

Access Hollywood is sooooo much better than Entertainment Tonight! The reports and correspondents are amazing! I get 80 percent of my entertainment news from there and 0 percent from Entertainment Tonight. Also, the graphics are great!

An "Entertainment Tonight" spinoff.

[Brian-272 · 26 June 2001]

"Access Hollywood" now shown all over syndication is watched by many people who use it as a source to get the latest entertainment news. This series doesn't match the quality of "Entertainment Tonight", but it is a spinoff of "ET" for the way it reports entertainment news. Hosted by former sports commentator and analyst Pat O' Brien and the elegant Nancy O' Dell you never have a dull moment with Hollywood news on "Access Hollywood". This is a great show to watch and stay informed!

everybody needs their fill of entertainment news,right?

[david-drain · 9 June 2004]

Access will be starting their 9th season. They are so far ahead of ET you really can't compare the two shows anymore. Et has even resorted to ripping off Access's graphics.

Pat o'brien rocks. Sorry, Bob goen is a great guy....but Pat is clearly on top of his game.

I was happy to read that people like the graphics....but you ain't seen nothing yet!

Macdonald's and BurgerKing seemed to benefit from the competition. Of course

BurgerKing had to reinvent itself to keep up. Et seems to be standing still.

Et's demographic tends to be loyal, but I don't even think their clearances are going to bring them back to what they once were. It doesn't hurt that Access has the best executive producer on the planet.

Yeah, my opinion is a touch biased....but it doesn't make it wrong!

Lopez

[elaineceporter · 4 January 2023]

Kit and Scott bring energy to the show. They are relatable and interact perfectly.

Lopez has no attention getting energy; he is boring, the information he brings does not get my attention because he does not bring any energetic energy to his presentation; he does not interact with Kit very well. He very seldom makes eye contact (some times it appears like he is totally detached from her,) Also, Lopez needs to do something with his hands. They are very large, They appear large on my TV screen and keeps holding them both up. I thought you television networks had people that helped/criticed your on screen staff.