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She's an award-winning television journalist and author who first rose to national prominence as co-host of NBC's "Today Show". Deborah Norville would go on to anchor the syndicated newsmagazine Inside Edition for decades, becoming one of the most recognizable and trusted faces in broadcast journalism. She reflects on those years and shares what it's like to step into a new role as host of her game show, The "Perfect Line." Deborah Norville joins us "Upfront."

Legendary journalist and news anchor Bill Kurtis joins me "Upfront "for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career and firsthand coverage of some of the most defining moments of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. Kurtis also talks about his book "Whirlwind" and shares his candid perspective on the current state of his former home, CBS News, weighing in on the controversy surrounding the news division and "60 Minutes."

Emmy winning actor Mike Manning is "UpFront" with Ross Crystal about his new film "Unexpected Treasures" and his role as Bradley "Smitty" Smith on the CBS daytime drama "Beyond the Gates."  In a candid conversation Manning also talk about his turning point experience when he came out on "The Real World: DC" which led him to become an advocate for LGBT rights.

Two Time Grammy Award Winner and Actress Tia Carrere is UpFront with Ross Crystal about her role in the latest Live Action Version of the Billion Dollar Worldwide Box Office hit "Liilo & Stitch" as well as the original. It's an intimate conversation about her life, from growing up in Hawaii to her first break in show business!

She's a former TV sports reporter turned USA Today bestselling crime fiction author. Elise Hart Kipness is "UpFront" with Ross Crystal on the latest book in her Kate Green thriller series, "Lights Out."

Political commentator and author S.C. Cupp is "UpFront" with Ross Crystal about her program "Battlground NYC" which delves into the crucial New York City Mayoral race.                     

He's one of the leading experts in memory, aging and dementia… and he's got a program to help boost our brain power. New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Gary Small talks with Ross Crystal  about his book "2 Weeks to a Younger Brain" on this edition of "UpFront.'  

Tony Award Nominee Dorian Harewood is UpFront with Ross Crystal. Dorian pays tribute to the legendary Nat King Cole and tells us about his one man show which premieres here in Los Angeles at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill & Jazz.  We also learn why he's such a familiar voice on NBC. That and a lot more UpFront!

For almost three decades he's coached actors, performers, CEO's, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The author of the book "The Revolutionary Guide to Acting" Bernard Hiller joins Ross Crystal UpFront for a fascinating conversation about the state of the entertanment industry and what it takes to succeed on-camera and in the business of showbusiness!

UpFront: It's a timely movie that unveils some of the film industry's darker undercurrents revealing the intense pressures young actors endure and the lasting impact it appears to have on their lives.     Rachel Bailit who stars in "Everyone Asked About You" and director John Lacy join Ross Crystal on this edition of 'Showbiz UpFront"

Season four of the Max series "Hacks" is now streaming and we learn the latest about the multi award winning show and whether there might be another season from  co-creator and co-star Paul W. Downs who returns to join me again "UpFront."

Author and former New York Post Television Columnist Michael Seth Starr talks to 'Ross Crystal Upfront' about his latest biography on the life of the legendary comedian Rodney Dangerfield.

Filmmaker Jon Bolerjack goes "UpFront" with Ross Crystal to talk about his latest documentary about Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee.  It's a film that takes an in-depth look at how Lee, according to Bolerjack was exploited by his former business partners.

Sasson Gabay, an award winning Israeli actor who recently he starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix series "Shtisel" joins Ross Crystal to talk about the prequel to that series titled "Kugel."  Sasson joins Ross "UpFront" from Tel Aviv.

He's been the mastermind behind 23 years of 'Super Bowl Greatest Commercials!' Executive Producer Bob Horowitz joins 'Ross Crystal UpFront' to give us the inside scoop on this year's CBS special.