Television Hall of Fame

The Television Academy Hall of Fame was founded by a former president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, John H. Mitchell (1921–1988)^[1] to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. television.

Synopsis

The Hall of Fame is for "persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television, based upon either cumulative contributions and achievements or a singular contribution or achievement."^[2] Mitchell remained the chair of the Hall of Fame until his death. He was succeeded by Edgar Scherick, who in turn passed the reins to Norman Lear.

The first ceremony in 1984 celebrated the careers of Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Paddy Chayefsky, Norman Lear, Edward R. Murrow, William S. Paley and David Sarnoff. The honorees received glass statuettes in the form of two ballet dancers that were created by sculptor and painter Pascal to reflect the self-discipline required in all facets of the arts. Since 1988, inductees have brought home an award in the form of a crystal television screen atop a cast-bronze base. The new awards were designed by art director Romain Johnston.

Five or more inductees are announced every year or two. All inductees have been individuals or pairs with the exception of the series I Love Lucy in 1990.

The only known induction request to be declined is Sesame Street. The show's producers have frequently denied permission for the show to be inducted, although its co-creator, Joan Ganz Cooney, accepted the honor as an individual in 1989.

Hall of Fame inductees

1st induction (1984) Lucille Ball Milton Berle Paddy Chayefsky Norman Lear Edward R. Murrow William S. Paley David Sarnoff 2nd induction (1985) Carol Burnett Sid Caesar Walter Cronkite Joyce Hall Rod Serling Ed Sullivan Sylvester "Pat" Weaver 3rd induction (1986) Steve Allen Fred Coe Walt Disney Jackie Gleason Mary Tyler Moore Frank Stanton Burr Tillstrom 4th induction (1987) Johnny Carson Jacques Cousteau Leonard Goldenson Jim Henson Bob Hope Ernie Kovacs Eric Sevareid 5th induction (1988) Jack Benny George Burns and Gracie Allen Chet Huntley and David Brinkley Red Skelton David Susskind David L. Wolper 6th induction (1989) Roone Arledge Fred Astaire Perry Como Joan Ganz Cooney Don Hewitt Carroll O'Connor Barbara Walters 7th induction (1990) Desi Arnaz Leonard Bernstein James Garner I Love Lucy Danny Thomas Mike Wallace 8th induction (1991) Bill Cosby Andy Griffith Ted Koppel Sheldon Leonard Dinah Shore Ted Turner

9th induction (1992) John Chancellor Dick Clark Phil Donahue Mark Goodson Bob Newhart Agnes Nixon Jack Webb 10th induction (1993) Alan Alda Howard Cosell Barry Diller Fred W. Friendly William Hanna and Joseph Barbera Oprah Winfrey 11th induction (1995) Michael Landon Richard Levinson and William Link Jim McKay Bill Moyers Dick Van Dyke Betty White 12th induction (1996) Edward Asner Steven Bochco Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner Charles Kuralt Angela Lansbury Aaron Spelling Lew Wasserman 13th induction (1997) James L. Brooks Garry Marshall Quinn Martin Diane Sawyer Grant Tinker 14th induction (1999) Herbert Brodkin Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer Lorne Michaels Carl Reiner Fred Rogers Fred Silverman Ethel Winant, casting agent 15th induction (2002) Tim Conway and Harvey Korman John Frankenheimer Bob Mackie Jean Stapleton Bud Yorkin 16th induction (2004) Bob Barker Charles Cappleman, executive Art Carney Katie Couric Dan Rather Brandon Tartikoff

17th induction (2006) Tom Brokaw James Burrows Leonard Goldberg Regis Philbin William Shatner 18th induction (2008) Bea Arthur Daniel Burke Larry Gelbart Merv Griffin Thomas Murphy Sherwood Schwartz 19th induction (2010) Candice Bergen Charles Lisanby Don Pardo Gene Roddenberry The Smothers Brothers Bob Stewart 20th induction (2011) Diahann Carroll Tom Freston Earle Hagen Susan Harris Peter Jennings Cloris Leachman Bill Todman 21st induction (2012) Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray Michael Eisner Sherman Hemsley Bill Klages, lighting designer Mario Kreutzberger Chuck Lorre Vivian Vance and William Frawley 22nd induction (2013) Philo Farnsworth Ron Howard Al Michaels Leslie Moonves Bob Schieffer Dick Wolf 23rd induction (2014)[3] Ray Dolby David E. Kelley Jay Leno Julia Louis-Dreyfus Rupert Murdoch Brandon Stoddard

See also

• NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

References

1. "John H. Mitchell, 66, Former TV Executive". The New York Times. January 22, 1988. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
2. "The Hall of Fame: History". Emmys.com. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
3. The Deadline Team (December 16, 2013). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David E. Kelley, Jay Leno, Rupert Murdoch, Ray Dolby, Brandon Stoddard Named To TV Academy’s Hall Of Fame". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 19, 2013.

External links

• Official site
  • Hall of Fame Honorees: Complete List
• ATAS TV Hall of Fame (full list of honorees)