As we prepare to induct a select group of industry pioneers into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame on September 30, 2025, take a closer look at the remarkable careers behind this year’s honorees.
New profiles releases each week.
Days of Our Lives
For nearly six decades, this groundbreaking daytime drama has captivated audiences. One of the longest-running scripted series in television history, its legacy is a testament to three enduring forces: story, family, and loyalty.
DREW BARRYMORE
Throughout her eventful life, Drew Barrymore has never shied from taking risks. And for the most part, these risks have turned into successes.
GEORGE CHEEKS
If you were caught in a hurricane there would probably be no better person with whom to sit in the eye than Paramount chair, TV Media George Cheeks, one of this year’s B+C Hall of Fame inductees.
SHERYL LEE RALPH
Sheryl Lee Ralph has already had quite a momentous year. Along with her upcoming induction into the B+C Hall of Fame, this past April she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her six decades in show business
SANDRA STERN
As a self-proclaimed “intellectual snob,” Sandra Stern, vice chairman of Lionsgate Television Group, found her way into the entertainment industry through a rather circuitous path.
RICHARD A. FOREMAN
In 1978, Richard Foreman helped pioneer digital satellite transmission at ABC Radio Networks, reshaping how radio content was delivered nationwide. He later focused his career on philanthropy and leadership.
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MELANI GRIFFITH
Melani Griffith blends bold career moves with a passion for team-building and mentorship. As GFiber’s chief growth officer, she leads with both creativity and analytical focus.
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MARK MARSHALL
With a rare blend of creativity, skill with numbers, and a genuine passion for client success, it's no wonder Mark Marshall has risen to become a seasoned leader in the advertising and partnerships world.
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DAVID KLINE
David Kline played a pivotal role in shaping data-driven advertising into what it is today — but it was a door-to-door salesman who changed the course of his life, steering him from a career in landscaping to one in television and media.
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ARTHUR SMITH
Canadian-born producer Arthur Smith has put his fingerprints on more than 200 reality and documentary shows, including successful and long-running series such as American Ninja Warrior, Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen.
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MICHAEL GELMAN
Veteran daytime talk show Live! has been called many things, but never Live! with Gelman. But perhaps it should have been, since executive producer and B+C Hall of Fame inductee Michael Gelman has been with the show since its inception.
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JON STEINLAUF
Despite two decades running sales at Scripps Networks Interactive, Discovery and Warner Bros. Discovery, Jon Steinlauf is not your stereotypical salesperson.
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ROB WEISBORD
Sinclair Chief Operation Officer and President, Local Media, joined Sinclair in 1997, running its Las Vegas stations. Taking a risk on the future, Weisbord moved to Sinclair’s digital unit.
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KRISTIN DOLAN
Kristin Dolan always loved to read — and that’s how she ended up as CEO of AMC Networks. An English major in college, Dolan wanted to go into publishing.
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JIMMY PITARO
ESPN chairman, Pitaro — a self-proclaimed sports aficionado and lifelong New York Yankees fan — has secured ESPN’s position as the preeminent distributor of sports content in a very crowded marketplace.
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