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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame
Honoring Our Pioneers and Legends
Go to Archives & Honorees ListSee 17th Induction Gala Gallery
With the induction of Tom Brokaw, James Burrows, Leonard Goldberg, Regis Philbin and William Shatner, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame now includes the names of well over 100 men and women. These pioneers have helped shape the most important and influential medium of our time, whether in front of the camera or behind it.
The Hall of Fame honors actors, comics, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, executives, reporters, explorers—and the list goes on and on, covering the gamut of talent that it takes to entertain, inform and enrich a mass audience.
Former President John H. Mitchell
Establishes Hall of Fame
 The Hall of Fame was founded by a former president of the Television Academy, the late John H. Mitchell (pictured at right), to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to television. 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 J. Scherick, who in turn passed the reins to Norman Lear.
First Induction Ceremony in 1984
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 the late art director Romain Johnston.
17th Hall of Fame Selection Committee
Co-chaired by Sam Haskell, former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Head of Television for the William Morris Agency, and actor Conrad Bachmann, the 17th Hall of Fame Selection Committee also includes: Gail Berman, president of Paramount Pictures; Leslie Moonves, Chairman and CEO of CBS; Peter Roth, president of Warner Bros. Television; and Dawn Ostroff, president of the CW Network.
See list of all Hall of Fame Inductees
View 17th Induction Ceremony picture gallery and story
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