Television Hall of Fame
The Television Academy Hall of Fame was founded by a former president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), John H. Mitchell (1921–1988),[1] to honor individuals who have made big contributions to U.S. television.
| Television Academy Hall of Fame | |
|---|---|
| Formation | March 4, 1984 |
| Type | Television awards |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose/focus | To honour individual's who have made an extraordinary contribution to television in the United States |
| Website | www |
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.
References
Other websites
- Official site
- ATAS TV Hall of Fame (full list of honorees)
