Jim Forbes

James Jude Forbes (born April 1, 1955), often credited as James Jude or his better-known name, Jim Forbes, is an American writer, producer and correspondent, and the narrator for VH1's Behind the Music. Forbes has contributed as a producer/director/writer for networks including CNN, Fox, PBS, VH1, ESPN, and E! as well as programmers including Telepictures and United Television. Education He received his BS in journalism 1977 from New York University with minors in history and political science. Additional studies include: Northwestern University, 1973–74, Syracuse University, 1975, and New School of Social Research, 1978