Television Hall of Fame
| Formation | March 4, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John H. Mitchell |
| Founded at | California, U.S. |
| Type | Television awards |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | To honour individual's who have made an extraordinary contribution to television in the United States |
| Website | www |
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.
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
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- Official site
- ATAS TV Hall of Fame (full list of honorees)
