Conan O’Brien, Viola Davis Inducted into Television Academy Hall of Fame

Conan O'Brien, along with Viola Davis, Henry Winkler, Ryan Murphy, Mike Post, and the late Don Mischer, has been named among the six inductees into the 27th Television Academy Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to television through their careers or singular achievements. The induction ceremony will take place on August 16 during the Televerse Festival in Los Angeles, an event that celebrates television industry insiders and fans. Television Academy chair Cris Abrego praised the honorees for their groundbreaking work that has shaped and elevated the television landscape. Rick Rosen, chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, noted their transformative leadership and lasting impact on television culture and storytelling. These six join more than 150 previous inductees since the Hall of Fame’s inception in 1984.