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Scott Rockett | |
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| Born | February 3, 1972 Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Television producer, showrunner, executive producer, director |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Dish Nation, TMZ on TV, E! Entertainment Television |
| Awards | Emmy Award (2011) |
Scott Rockett (born February 3, 1972) is an American Emmy-winning television producer, showrunner, executive producer, and director.[1] Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has created, produced, and managed numerous high-profile programs across celebrity journalism, reality television, pop culture, and lifestyle formats.[2] He is the founder of Skyy Rockett Entertainment and is best known for his work with Dish Nation, TMZ on TV, and E! Entertainment Television.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Rockett was born in Riverside, California.[1] He began his broadcasting career at E! Entertainment Television with “E! True Hollywood Story”, then in national and international entertainment television news, working with E! and E! International, followed by local Los Angeles news with major West Coast affiliates including KTTV (Fox 11) in Los Angeles and KTLA (The CW).[2] Through these roles, he developed foundational skills in live production, news directing, and celebrity reporting, culminating in a local Emmy Award in 2011 for Short Promo for “Homage to Entourage” for KTLA/The CW.[2]
Career
[edit]E! Entertainment Television (1999–2007)
[edit]Rockett spent eight years as a producer for E! Entertainment Television during the peak of its reality and celebrity-news programming boom.[2] His projects at the network included:
- E! True Hollywood Story – Served as an Associate Producer for 13 episodes of the flagship investigative pop-culture documentary series.[3]
- Anna Nicole's Million Dollar Makeover Challenge (2004) – Produced the highly publicized reality special starring Anna Nicole Smith.
- Life Is Great with Brooke Burke (2004) – Series Graphics Supervisor and Associate Producer for the travel and lifestyle series, marking Brooke Burke's final project with E! before hosting Rock Star: INXS.[2]
- Best of the Worst Red Carpet Moments (2006) – Collaborated with comedian Kathy Griffin as a lead Producer for the fashion-critique special.
TMZ and Dish Nation
[edit]Rockett transitioned heavily into daily entertainment news syndication in the mid-2000s:
- TMZ on TV – Contributed extensively as a series producer and director during the launch and foundational years of the celebrity news television brand.[4]
- Dish Nation – Co-created and served as the Showrunner for Fox's syndicated pop-culture and entertainment news program, which features drive-time radio personalities riffing on celebrity news headlines.[2][3]
Skyy Rockett Entertainment
[edit]Rockett founded Skyy Rockett Entertainment, an independent production company focused on reality, documentary, and lifestyle programming.[5] Through his banner, he has served as a Showrunner, Executive Producer, and co-creator for various network and cable programs:
- Dear Santa (2006) – Produced the holiday reality special for ABC Family, hosted by Kristen Bell.[6]
- Vegas Confessions & New York Confessions – Developed and showran the unscripted docuseries formats for HDNet (now AXS TV).[2]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network/Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Babylon 5 | Intern | PTEN |
| 1998 | Famous Jett Jackson Music Video "It's Not What You Think" by Youngstown | Associate Producer | Disney Channel |
| 1999 | Hollywood Off-Ramp | Production Assistant | E! Entertainment |
| 2000–2006 | E! True Hollywood Story | Producer | E! Entertainment |
| 2001-2003 | It's Good To Be... | Associate Producer / Series Graphics Supervisor | E! Entertainment |
| 2001-2003 | The Soup | Series Graphics Supervisor | E! Entertainment |
| 2001-2003 | The Girls Next Door | Series Graphics Supervisor | E! Entertainment |
| 2004 | Life Is Great with Brooke Burke | Associate Producer / Series Graphics Supervisor | E! Entertainment |
| 2004 | Anna Nicole Show Anna Nicole's Million Dollar Makeover Challenge | Producer | E! Entertainment |
| 2005 | Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Producer | E! Entertainment |
| 2005 | Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words | Producer / Director | E! Entertainment |
| 2006 | Best of the Worst Red Carpet Moments with Kathy Griffin | Producer | E! Entertainment |
| 2006 | Dear Santa | Producer | ABC Family |
| 2007–2009 | Hollywood Uncensored | Co-Creator / Supervising Producer | International Broadcast Syndication |
| 2008–2010 | Vegas Confessions | Co-Creator / Showrunner | HDNet (now AXS TV) |
| 2009–2010 | New York Confessions | Co-Creator / Showrunner | HDNet (now AXS TV) |
| 2008–present | Club Confessions | Co-Creator / Showrunner | Broadcast Syndication |
| 2011–present | Dish Nation | Co-Creator / Showrunner | Fox Television Syndication |
| 2018–2019 | TMZ on TV | Series Producer | Broadcast Syndication |
| 2018–2019 | TMZ Live | Series Producer | Broadcast Syndication |
| 2018–2019 | TMZ Sports | Series Producer | Broadcast Syndication |
| 2018 | Cover Story | Producer | Broadcast |
| 2022 | Making The Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas | Executive Producer / Showrunner / Director | Broadcast Amazon Prime |
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Emmy Award (2011) – Won for Short Promo - “Homage to Entourage” (KTLA/The CW).[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Scott Rockett Biography". IMDb. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Scott Rockett Professional Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "Scott Rockett Credits". IMDb. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "TMZ on TV Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Skyy Rockett Entertainment Official Website". Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Dear Santa Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
Official website Scott Rockett at IMDb
Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:People from Riverside, California Category:American television producers Category:Television directors Category:Emmy Award winners
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References
[edit]- 1 2 "Winners of the 63rd Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards" (PDF). Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. August 6, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- 1 2 "Dish Nation: Conception & Summer Test Run". Wikipedia. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ "The Bruce Vilanch Penned TV Special 'Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas' To Be Released". Windy City Times. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
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