The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the influencers, innovators and shining lights of broadcast, cable and streaming television, is set to induct its class of 2025 on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W. 54th St).
Honorees at the 33rd annual gala include award-winning actress, director, producer, and businesswoman Drew Barrymore, host and executive producer of The Drew Barrymore Show and co-founder of the production company Flower Films.
Jimmy Pitaro, chairman, ESPN, is set to receive the Hall of Fame’s Chairman’s Award. Pitaro is responsible for ESPN’s portfolio of sports content, products and experiences across all of Disney’s platforms worldwide.
Sheryl Lee Ralph, actress, producer and advocate, Emmy-Award winner for her role in Warner Bros. Television’s Abbott Elementary, will be honored with the Hall of Fame’s Humanitarian Award in recognition of her career as well as her philanthropic work via the DIVA Foundation.
A special award goes to the daytime drama Days of Our Lives, celebrating its 60th anniversary on air in November. Now streaming exclusively on Peacock, the series is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world. Days of Our Lives will be honored with the Hall of Fame’s Iconic Show Award.
The complete list of honorees includes:
- Drew Barrymore – Award-winning actress, director, producer, and
businesswoman, host and executive producer of The Drew Barrymore Show and co-founder of the production company Flower Films - George Cheeks — Co-Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Global; President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS
- Kristin Dolan — CEO, AMC Networks
- Richard A. “Dick” Foreman — President, Richard A. Foreman Associates, Inc. — RAFAMEDIA
- Michael Gelman — Executive Producer, Live with Kelly & Mark, Disney/ABC
- Melani Griffith — Chief Growth Officer, Google Fiber (*Technology Leadership Award Honoree*)
- David Kline — President, Spectrum Reach; EVP, Charter Communications
- Mark Marshall — Chairman, Global Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal
- Jimmy Pitaro — Chairman, ESPN (*Chairman’s Award Honoree*)
- Sheryl Lee Ralph — Award-winning actress and advocate (*Humanitarian Award Honoree*)
- Arthur Smith — Chairman & CEO, A. Smith & Co. Productions; Chairman, Tinopolis USA
- Jon Steinlauf — Chief U.S. Advertising Sales Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery
- Sandra Stern — Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group
- Rob Weisbord — Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media, Sinclair Inc.
- Days of Our Lives — Daytime drama exclusively streaming on Peacock, produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television
(*Iconic Show Award Honoree*)
“The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame is proud to recognize this extraordinary group of leaders, innovators, and creative pioneers who have shaped the media landscape in profound ways,” said Charlie Weiss, chairman, Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame. “Each honoree has not only excelled in their field but has also driven meaningful change across the industry. We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements, hear their inspiring journeys, and honor their lasting impact on this special night.”
“This year’s honorees are notable for so many reasons, including the remarkable diversity of experience they bring to our stage and the evolution they have led in media throughout the course of their careers,” added Allison Markert, Vice President, Global Head of Strategy & Operations, B2B. “From entrepreneurs to global leaders to creative visionaries — both behind and in front of the camera — the class of 2025 has it all.”
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame class of 2025 joins the ranks of over 400 honorees. To view the new class of inductees, visit www.bchalloffame.com.
A portion of the net proceeds from the Hall of Fame gala is donated to The Broadcasters Foundation of America, a charitable organization that provides anonymous financial grants to those of our industry colleagues and their families who are in acute need due to critical illness or accident, advanced age, death of a spouse or other serious misfortune. The Paley Center for Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is also a beneficiary.
The Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.
For sponsorship, tables and ticket information, please contact Jessica Wolin at jessica.wolin@futurenet.com or (212) 685-4233.
