Legendary TV comedians Ted Danson and Jean Smart, disrespectful South Park Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, current Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, former head of documentaries at HBO Sheila Nevins and the late 60 minutes Reporter Ed Bradley will be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, the organization announced Tuesday.
The seven, who make up the 28th class of inductees since the Hall of Fame was established in 1984, will be honored at a ceremony on opening night of Televerse, the Television Academy’s official gala, on Thursday, August 13.
The previous 27 classes of inductees included about 180 individuals, groups or programs who “have made outstanding contributions to the arts, sciences, or television management over the course of their careers or through individual accomplishments.” Among them: Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Norman Lear, Edward R. Murrow, Rod Serling, Sid Caesar, Carol Burnett, Walter Cronkite, Mary Tyler Moore, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Jim Henson, Jack Benny, Ted Turner, Dick Clark, Oprah Winfrey, Howard Cosell, Bill Moyers, Dick Van Dyke, Betty White, Aaron Spelling, Carl. Reiner, Fred Rogers, Lorne Michaels, Katie Couric, Regis Philbin, James Burroughs, William Shatner, Merv Griffin, Dick Wolf, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Joan Rivers, Shonda Rhimes, Ken Burns and Henry Winkler.
“These artists, creators, executives and storytellers have made a profound and lasting impact on the television industry,” Chris Abrego, president of the Television Academy, said in a statement. “Through their innovations, talents and dedication to their craft, they have helped transform and enrich the medium, influencing generations of audiences and professionals alike. We are proud to induct these distinguished individuals into the Hall of Fame and celebrate their extraordinary contributions to the growth and advancement of television.”
This year’s Hall of Fame selection committee was chaired by Rick Rosen, WME co-founder and president of television, and also included Carrie Burke, president of TV 20; Marcy Carsey, Emmy Award-winning producer; Berlina Igbokwe, Chairman, Universal Studios Group; Peter Roth, former chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. and former president of Fox; and Nina Tassler, former CBS Entertainment president and producer.
“Each of these seven honorees has made an extraordinary contribution to television through their creativity, leadership and dedication to the craft,” Rosen said. “Their work has left a lasting impact on the industry, and the Television Academy is honored to celebrate their accomplishments and the legacy they continue to build.”
Hollywood Reporter It has been exclusively reported that this year’s Televerse show, which will take place from August 14-16 at the JW Marriott on LA Live, will also see the cast of the beloved ABC drama reunited. revenge (2011-2015) and My so-called life (2004-2005), among other programs.
Follow the biographical details of this year’s Television Academy Hall of Fame inductees, provided by the organization.
Ed Bradley (posthumous)
Ed Bradley was among the first black journalists to make a name for himself on national television. He is one of America’s most popular journalists, and his name is synonymous with CBS News 60 minutes Where he showed his tremendous talent. Bradley has spent almost his entire 39-year career with CBS News, which began with a position at WCBS radio in New York. He then worked as a White House correspondent for CBS News and an anchor for CBS News CBS Sunday Night Newsand chief correspondent for CBS reports Before joining 60 minutes. He has won 20 Emmy Awards over the course of his career, as well as the George Foster Peabody Award, the Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Award, and the Foreign Press Club Award. Bradley died in 2006 at the age of 65 from complications of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Ted Danson
Ted Danson is an Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning actor known for a range of exceptional performances, most notably his portrayal of Boston bartender Sam Malone on NBC’s acclaimed, award-winning comedy. CheersWhich ran for 11 seasons and won three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. Most recently, Danson starred in the Netflix comedy series, Man inside He played his role in perfect comedy Curb your enthusiasmWhich recently completed its 12th sessiony And the final season on HBO. Danson also starred in the popular NBC comedy The good place For which he was nominated 14y Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor and won a Critics’ Choice Award for his role as Michael. In addition to acting and producing, Danson is an environmental activist, co-founding the American Oceans Campaign in 1987, which merged with Oceana in 2001, and shows citizens how they can get involved in protecting and restoring marine resources.
Sheila Nevins
Sheila Nevins is a prolific American television producer and one of the most influential people in documentary filmmaking. In her impressive career, she was President of HBO Documentary Films and President of MTV Documentaries at MTV Entertainment Studios. During more than three decades with HBO, Nevins produced more than 1,500 documentaries, including one for Spike Lee. Hurricane Katrina, If God willing, this creek will not rise, For Nada, Baghdad E.R, Section 60 Arlington National Cemetery and To die in Jerusalem. She has worked on productions that have won 36 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, 44 Peabody Awards, and 27 Academy Awards. Nevins has won 32 Primetime Emmy Awards, more than anyone else. In 2000, Nevins was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, and in 2009 she was selected for the Television Academy Governors Award in recognition of her contribution to the industry.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are animators, writers, producers, directors, and songwriters known for co-creating the animated series South Park And musical Book of Mormon. South Parkwhich has received 18 Emmy nominations and five wins for Outstanding Animated Program, is currently gearing up for its 29th run.y season. Since its debut in 1997, the Comedy Central series has remained a dominant force in terms of viewership and cultural importance. Along with award-winning songwriter Bobby Lopez, they developed the hit Broadway musical Book of Mormonwhich premiered in 2011 and is celebrating its 15th anniversaryy Anniversary this year. It is now the tenth longest-running show in Broadway history with nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical, as well as a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Song and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Ted Sarandos
Ted Sarandos was appointed co-CEO of Netflix in July 2020. He has been responsible for all content operations since 2000 and led the company’s transition into original content production starting in 2013 with the launch of the series House of cards, Arrested development and orange is the new black, Among many others. Sarandos was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2013 and 2025 and received the Producers Guild of America Milestone Award in 2019. He is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute; Member of the Board of Trustees of the American Film Institute and the Paley Media Center; and on the boards of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Exploration of the Arts and Spotify. Sarandos was awarded a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) by King Charles in 2024 for exceptional service to the UK’s creative industries.
Jean Smart
Jean Smart is a famous actress who can be seen currently Hacks On HBO Max. She has won seven Emmy Awards and is one of only two actors to receive the award in the comedy, supporting, and guest star categories. She has also received three Actor Awards (SAG-AFTRA), three Golden Globe Awards, a Tony nomination, six Critics’ Choice Awards and a Grammy nomination Y. Her television credits include East Town mare, The guards and Fargo. Smart received a 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for her film Call me Izzy on Broadway and received a Tony Award nomination for her role in The man who came to dinner. Her credits include Off-Broadway Fit for linking, end of the day and Last summer at Bluefish Cove Which received a Drama Desk Nomination and won an LA Drama Critics Circle Award. Selected film credits include babylon, Accountant, Garden State, sweet Home Alabama, Simple favor and Guinevere (For which she received an Independent Spirit Award).
