The Television Academy Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. television. The hall of fame was founded by former Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) president John H. Mitchell (1921–1988).[1] Inductions are not held every year.
| Formation | March 4, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John H. Mitchell |
| Founded at | California, U.S. |
| Type | Entertainment hall of fame |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | To honor individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to television in the United States |
| Website | televisionacademy |
Synopsis
editThe awards were inaugurated in 1984,[2] in the words of the selection committee, 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." Mitchell remained the chair of the Hall of Fame until his death in January 1988. 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.
Inductions are not held every year. Five or more inductees are usually announced at a time. All inductees have been individuals or pairs, with the exceptions of the series I Love Lucy in 1990 and the entire original Saturday Night Live cast in 2017.
In 2016, the four broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC) were honored with special "Hall of Fame Cornerstone" Awards.[3]
Bill Cosby was inducted in 1991, but following his 2018 conviction of rape, he has since been removed.[4]
Hall of Fame inductees
edit- 1st induction (1984)
- Lucille Ball
- Milton Berle
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Norman Lear
- Edward R. Murrow
- William S. Paley
- David Sarnoff
- 2nd induction (1985)
- 3rd induction (1986)[5]
- 4th induction (1987)
- 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)
- 7th induction (1990)
- 8th induction (1991)
Bill Cosby(revoked following his 2018 conviction of rape).[6]- Andy Griffith
- Ted Koppel
- Sheldon Leonard
- Dinah Shore
- Ted Turner
- 9th induction (1992)[7]
- 10th induction (1993)
- Alan Alda
- Howard Cosell
- Barry Diller
- Fred W. Friendly
- William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
- Oprah Winfrey
- 11th induction (1995)
- 12th induction (1996)
- Edward Asner
- Steven Bochco
- Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner
- Charles Kuralt
- Angela Lansbury
- Aaron Spelling
- Lew Wasserman
- 13th induction (1997)
- 14th induction (1999)
- Herbert Brodkin
- Robert MacNeil and Jim Lehrer
- Lorne Michaels
- Carl Reiner
- Fred Rogers
- Fred Silverman
- Ethel Winant
- 15th induction (2002)
- 16th induction (2004)
- Bob Barker
- Charles Cappleman, executive[8]
- Art Carney
- Katie Couric
- Dan Rather
- Brandon Tartikoff
- 17th induction (2006)
- 18th induction (2008)
- 19th induction (2010)
- 20th induction (2011)
- 21st induction (2012)
- Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray
- Michael Eisner
- Sherman Hemsley
- Bill Klages
- Mario Kreutzberger
- Chuck Lorre
- Vivian Vance and William Frawley
- 22nd induction (2013)
- 23rd induction (2014)[9]
- Cornerstone Award (2016)[3]
- 24th induction (2017)[10]
- Original Saturday Night Live cast: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman and Gilda Radner
- Roy Christopher
- Shonda Rhimes
- Joan Rivers
- John Wells
- 26th induction (2022)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "New York Times obit". January 22, 1988.
- ^ Television Hall of Fame Inducts Seven Honorees - AP News
- ^ a b "Four Broadcast Networks Honored with "Hall of Fame Cornerstone" Award". Emmys.com. May 9, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ "Bill Cosby Removed From Television Academy's Hall of Fame on Website". The Hollywood Reporter. May 2, 2018.
- ^ TELEVISION 'HALL OF FAME' CEREMONY - The New York Times
- ^ "New Bill Cosby Show, The". Golden Globe Awards. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ All-Star Cast in Bronze: Tributes: The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honors TV's legends sculptures at its North Hollywood headquarters. - Los Angeles Times
- ^ "Charles Cappleman". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ 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 Hollywood. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "Shonda Rhimes, John Wells Among TV Academy's Hall of Fame Inductees".
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 3, 2019). "TV Academy Hall Of Fame Adding Bob Iger, Geraldine Laybourne, Seth MacFarlane, Jay Sandrich & Cicely Tyson". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ TV Hall of Fame adds 5 new members, including Bob Iger, Seth Mac Farlane, Cicely Tyson - ABC7 Los Angeles
- ^ "Donald A. Morgan, ASC". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-08-26.