It was a starry night full of inspiring moments for the news industry.
The annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame is the premier industry event of the year, paying tribute to the pioneers, innovators, and stars of broadcast, cable, broadband, and streaming television. This year the special occasion on Sept. 26 honored the best in the biz during the 32nd Anniversary Gala.
Brilliant and remarkable honorees included: Janice Arouh – President, Network Distribution, Allen Media Group; Bob Bakish – Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Global; Philip R. Beuth – Retired, Capital Cities / ABC TV (Service to the Community Award); Valari Dobson Staab – Chairman, NBCUniversal Local; Karen Dougherty Buchholz – Executive Vice President, Administration, Comcast Corporation; Mario J. Gabelli – Chief Investment Officer, Gabelli Funds (Chairman’s Award); Marianne Gambelli – Former President of Advertising Sales, Marketing & Brand Partnerships, Fox Corporation; Scott Herman – Chairman, Broadcasters Foundation of America; Douglas V. Holloway – President, Homewood Media; Steve Lanzano – President & CEO, TVB; Bill McGorry – Chairman, Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame; Debra OConnell – President, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment Television; George Stephanopoulos – Co-Anchor of Good Morning America, ABC News; Anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABC News; Dick Vitale – Men’s College Basketball Analyst, ESPN (Humanitarian Award) and Arthur Wagner – Executive Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder, Active International (Lifetime Achievement Award).
Previous honorees have included greats like Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil McGraw, Michael Powell, the cast of The View, Robert A. Iger, Dr. John Malone and more.
Hosts for the stunning night were Mario Lopez, Deborah Roberts, and Brian Custer. Each guest felt the divine presence in the room. Speeches deeply reflected on the passion and drive that goes into the business. The spotlight on individuals deserving grand recognition was special and truly meaningful. Receiving the coveted Hall of Fame honor is more than the acknowledgement of a successful career – it’s entry into an exclusive community of honorees that have truly changed the paradigm of the industry.
