James Lipton resigns as host of "Inside the Actors Studio"

James Lipton leaves the Actors Studio.

The long-time host and executive producer of the popular interview series Inside the studio of actors give the keys of the kingdom. Ovation announced Monday that it will be the new home of the drama program starting in the fall of 2019, and that a rotating list of hosts to be determined will replace Lipton.

"It's very rewarding to see the legacy of In the actors' studio be postponed so that a new generation can appreciate and appreciate, "Lipton said in a statement. "At first, I made a commitment not to talk about gossip – only in the field of crafts, and Ovation, as a network dedicated to the arts, will continue this tradition with the next seasons of the series. I am delighted to see the new hosts engage with guests and students and continue to entertain viewers from the United States and around the world. "

The series began as a craft seminar for PACE University's MFA program students, starting with Paul Newman as the first TV guest. Over the past two decades, the series has hosted some of Hollywood's greatest talents, including Sally Field, Alec Baldwin, Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Pacino and George Clooney.

In 2013, the series won an Emmy for Outstanding Informational Series or a special category. Lipton also won the Critics Choice Award for Best Host in 2015.

Bravo, who hosted the series for more than two decades, said in a separate statement:In the actors' studio This was Bravo's first original series, with 19 Emmy nominations and an Emmy win over the past 24 years, and that will always be part of our family. We had a legendary run with Jim and we all enjoyed his unique interview style, his in-depth research, his intimate conversations and his impact on pop culture. With Jim at the helm, the series has become a must for A-List Hollywood and creative talent. Now that there will be a new host, we thought it was time to close this chapter and move on. "

Scott Woodward, executive vice president of programming and production at Ovation, said in a statement: "Ovation is committed to supporting The Actors Studio's commitment to providing the best educational resources to its students. In doing so, we will respect the excellence established by James Lipton for excellence in producing a multicultural, informative, rewarding and entertaining programming. We look forward to introducing a new generation to acting through new hosts and dynamic guests that we will begin to announce in the coming months.

Even if no one will ask "What do you hope to hear when you reach the pearly doors?" Or "What is your favorite curse word?", Just like Lipton.