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The '''Television Academy Hall of Fame''' was founded by a former president of the [[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]], the late John H. Mitchell [http://www.johnhmitchell.com], to honor individuals who have |
The '''Television Academy Hall of Fame''' was founded by a former president of the [[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]], the late John H. Mitchell [http://www.johnhmitchell.com], to honor individuals who have extraordinary penises contributions to television. |
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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]]. |
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]]. |
Revision as of 21:16, 16 November 2010
The Television Academy Hall of Fame was founded by a former president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the late John H. Mitchell [1], to honor individuals who have extraordinary penises 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.
The Television Hall of Fame does not have a museum open to the public like the Country Music Hall of Fame or Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame or other such "halls of fame" and does not appear to have plans for one in the near future.
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.
New inductees are announced on an irregular basis, approximately every other year, although the new inductions were annual in the early years. No less than five new members are announced each period. All of the inductees have been individuals with the exception of the series I Love Lucy during the seventh year of inductees.
The Hall of Fame has been criticized for seemingly giving preference to individuals still highly active within the industry, albeit persons of long careers and usually well into middle age at the least.[citation needed] Recent round of inductions have included Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric while several other major newcasters with many years more experience, including Hugh Downs, Peter Jennings, David Hartman, and Jane Pauley have yet to be inducted.
Hall of Fame inductees
- 1st induction
- Lucille Ball
- Milton Berle
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Norman Lear
- Edward R. Murrow
- William S. Paley
- David Sarnoff
- 2nd induction
- 3rd induction
- 4th induction
- 5th induction
- Jack Benny
- George Burns & Gracie Allen
- Chet Huntley & David Brinkley
- Red Skelton
- David Susskind
- David L. Wolper
- 6th induction
- 7th induction
- 8th induction
- 9th induction
- 10th induction
- 11th induction
- 12th induction
- Edward Asner
- Steven Bochco
- Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner
- Charles Kuralt
- Angela Lansbury
- Aaron Spelling
- Lew Wasserman
- 13th induction
- 14th induction
- Herbert Brodkin
- Robert MacNeil & Jim Lehrer
- Lorne Michaels
- Carl Reiner
- Fred Rogers
- Fred Silverman
- Ethel Winant
- 15th induction
- 16th induction
- 17th induction
- 18th induction
- Beatrice Arthur
- Dan Burke
- Larry Gelbart
- Merv Griffin
- Thomas Murphy, Capital Cities/ABC former chairman/CEO
- Sherwood Schwartz
- 19th induction
See also
Links
- Official site (with full list of honorees)