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Access Hollywood Canceled After Nearly 30 Years

3/15/2026

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NBCUniversal announced the cancellation of Access Hollywood during a morning call, shocking staff.
Producers did not know about the decision, which ends nearly 30 years of production for Access Hollywood and Access Daily.
Staff were required to work through the Academy Awards weekend despite the news.
The shows will continue filming through the summer before going off the air, reflecting NBCUniversal's shift away from first-run syndicated TV programs.

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NBCUniversal announced the cancellation of Access Hollywood during a morning call, shocking staff.
Producers did not know about the decision, which ends nearly 30 years of production for Access Hollywood and Access Daily.
Staff were required to work through the Academy Awards weekend despite the news.
The shows will continue filming through the summer before going off the air, reflecting NBCUniversal's shift away from first-run syndicated TV programs.