Education
He received his Bachelor of Science in journalism 1977 from New York University with minors in history and political science. Additional studies include: Northwestern University, 1973-1974,, 1975, and New School of Social Research, 1978.
He received his Bachelor of Science in journalism 1977 from New York University with minors in history and political science. Additional studies include: Northwestern University, 1973-1974,, 1975, and New School of Social Research, 1978.
Forbes has contributed as a producer/director/writer, Forbes for networks including Cable News Network, Fox, Public Broadcasting Service, Video Hits One, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, and East! as well as programmers including Telepictures and United Television. He received his Bachelor of Science in journalism 1977 from New York University with minors in history and political science. Forbes began his career as an investigative reporter for local television stations in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Connecticut and Los Los Angeles
He covered significant events including from the New Mexico State Penitentiary riot in 1980 and the Los Angeles Riots of 1992.
Forbes formed his own production company in 1988. He continued his on-air work, hosting and working as a correspondent and produce and writing.
Forbes also narrates documentary programming, including Video Hits One’s Emmy-nominated series, Behind The Music, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network’s Emmy winning Sports Century as well as series for various networks and channels. In December 2007, Forbes narrated a Digital Video Disc documentary of the thoroughbred racehorse Lava Manitoba that was a stadium giveaway at Hollywood Park Racetrack.
Forbes narrated the Emmy winning 2000 season finale of The Simpsons, and episodes of Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Late Night, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Chris Rock Show, Chris Isaac Show and The Rosie O"Donnell Show.
He is the featured exhibit voice of the recently renovated Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Master of Arts.