Viola Davis, Don Mischer, Ryan Murphy, Conan O’Brien, Mike Post And Henry Winkler

Actors Viola Davis and Henry Winkler, profilic producer Ryan Murphy, talk show and recent Academy Awards host Conan O’Brien, composer Mike Post, and the late Don Mischer, all Emmy Award winners, will be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame at the inaugural Televerse festival. It takes place August 14 to 16 at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California.

Organized for both industry insiders and fans of television, The Televerse festival is designed to offer fans and voters “unprecedented access” to Emmy-nominated series.

“These trailblazing performers, creators and producers have left an indelible mark on our industry,” said Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy in a statement. “Their groundbreaking work has shaped and elevated the television landscape in profound ways. We are honored to welcome these legends into the Hall of Fame and to recognize their exceptional contributions to the evolution of television.”

“All six honorees have elevated the art of storytelling and have had an extraordinary influence on television culture and history,” noted Rick Rosen, chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. “Their transformative leadership and innovative work have made a lasting impact on the medium, and the Television Academy is proud to honor their legacy.”

Since its inception in 1984, more than 150 individuals have been honored by the Television Academy, which originated in that inaugural year with honors bestowed to the legendary Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky, producer Norman Lear, newscaster Edward R. Murrow, and executives William S. Paley and David Charnoff.

Excluding the classic comedy I Love Lucy in 1990 and the entire original Saturday Night Live cast in 2017, all TV Academy 2025 Hall of Fame honorees have been individuals or pairs.