Versatile television director Leon Knoles will serve as director for CBS Television Distribution's Syndicated late-night talk show THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW, it was announced today by Executive Producers Arsenio Hall, John Ferriter and Neal Kendall.
THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW debuts on September 9, 2013. With over two decades in the television industry and a passion for music, Knoles has directed a wide range of talent including Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Mumford and Sons and Barbra Streisand, as well as hosts Jon Stewart, Jack Black, Neil Patrick Harris and Jamie Foxx. His directing credits include such PBS Specials as The National Tree Lighting, The Tenors Lead With Your Heart, Country Music: In Performance At The White House, Michael Feinstein "The Sinatra Legacy," Gloria Estefan "The Standards" and The Motown Sound: In Performance At The White House. Knoles started his career as a technical director and includes among his credits three seasons of American Idol, five seasons of Last Comic Standing, The BET Honors and the Comedy Central Roast as well as stints on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Real Time With Bill Maher, The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Live With Kelly and The Wayne Brady Show. He segued to directing with Damon Wayans' comedy special Way Out for Comedy Central.Videos