Announcing 33rd BCHOF: 2025 Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame

New York, April 2, 2025 – The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premiere
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,
September 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 – Chief Executive Officer, AMC Networks
● Richard A. “Dick” Foreman – President, Richard A. Foreman Associates,
Incorporated - 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 https://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.

Follow the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame across all social platforms at #BCHOF.

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