After 25 years on the job, James Lipton will be retiring from Inside the Actor’s Studio ahead of the show’s move to the Ovation network in 2019, per a report from The Daily Dish.
Lipton is the creator, writer, executive producer and host of the show, where he has interviewed actors, directors, and other major entertainment figureheads over the years.
In 2016, Lipton was named a recipient of a Critics’ Choice Award for his hosting duties.
Lipton gave the following statement on the matter: “It’s very gratifying to see the legacy of Inside The Actors Studio being carried forward for a new generation to appreciate and enjoy.