James Franco to host art show called 'James Frano Presents' Actor James Franco will explore the world of art in his new TV show. JAMES Franco is coming back to TV, but this time it's not for a soap opera or the Academy Awards. The US Ovation channel said yesterday that it's joining with the actor-writer-filmmaker on a new art series, James Franco Presents. Ovation said the series will document Franco's explorations of the art world, including his gallery exhibits and other "passion projects." The prime-time series also will include Franco's "heroes" in various areas of the arts, the channel said. The film actor has dabbled in TV since his breakout role in the series Freaks and Geeks in 1999, with appearances on General Hospital and hosting the 2011 Oscars with Anne Hathaway. James Franco Presents will debut this spring on Ovation.