Showbiz UpFront

Lisa Whelchel, best known as Blair Warner on "The Facts of Life," is now hosting a special on MeTV that brings the classic "The Wizard of Oz" back to free television. The actress, singer, author and longtime host of "Collector's Call" joins me "Upfront" to talk about it, and much more.

You've heard his voice on numerous cartoons and animated series. Now, you'll meet the man behind the voice. Jeff Bergman, the new voice of "Toy Story 5's" Mr. Potato Head joins Ross Crystal on 'Showbiz Upfront'

Anna Vocino…an entertainer, voice over actor, and culinary entrepreneur joins Ross Crystal "UpFront" to talk about filling some really big shoes as the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in 'Toy Story 5.' Anna Vocino, our guest on 'Showbiz Upfront'

You may know Peter Greenberg as the 'Travel Detective' or from his three hour weekend radio program "Eye on Travel.'

Peter joins Ross Crystal "Upfront" to talk about the state of travel today. How safe is it and what's it going to cost? If you're planning a vacation or any travel at all, you'll want to hear this edition of "Showbiz Upfront!"

He's one of the finest character actors of his generation. Two-time Emmy nominee Paul Dooley joins Ross Crystal UpFront to reflect on an extraordinary career spanning more than seven decades. This week, Paul takes the stage at the Gary Marshall Theatre in Burbank alongside his wife, Winnie Holzman, the Tony-nominated writer behind the Broadway hit, 'Wicked.' He also recently appeared with Lisa Kudrow in HBO's 'The Comeback' and is set to return as the voice of Sarge in the upcoming 'Disney Pixar' series 'Cars: Lightning Racers.' BTW, at 98, he shows no signs of slowing down! The incomparable Paul Dooley is my guest on 'Showbiz UpFront.'

He's a broadcast news legend. Marvin Kalb, spent 30 years as an award winning correspondent for both CBS and NBC News. From being one of Murrow's Boys to landing on President Richard Nixon's infamous "Enemies List." The extraordinary Marvin Kalb is 'Upfront' with me in a fascinating interview on everything from the war in Iran to the state of news today and his thoughts about the future of CBS News.

Noah Wyle, the star of the multi award winning HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt" joins me "Upfront" in candid conversation about season two and some of what's ahead for season three.

Singer-songwriter Michelle Delamor first rose to national prominence on American Idol — and now she's channeling that drive into the world of entrepreneurship. As co-host and creator of the Amazon Prime reality competition series 60 Day Hustle, she's helping aspiring business builders turn big ideas into real opportunities. In this episode of Ross Crystal Showbiz Upfront, Michelle talks about the show's second season, the power of perseverance, and what it truly takes to hustle your way to success.

It's a series that's already been renewed for a second season and the stars of the Netflix drama "Finding Her Edge" join Ross Crystal from Toronto on this edition of "Upfront"to tell us all about the story that follows a fallen figure-skating prodigy fighting to save her family's struggling rink...and reclaim her own future.

She's on the global stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics, covering the Games for NBC & USA Network. Emmy and Gracie Award-winning sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak joins me "Upfront" to talk about her Olympic coverage, her marriage with "Today Show" co-host Craig Melvin, and the one dream gig outside of sports broadcasting she'd still love to do!