Television Academy Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees: Sarandos, Smart, Danson, and South Park Creators

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The Television Academy announced the 28th Hall of Fame class for 2026, inducting seven television luminaries: the late Ed Bradley (posthumous), Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone (co-creators of "South Park"), Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and "Hacks" star Jean Smart. The inductees span documentary, animation, journalism, comedy, and executive leadership, joining over 150 individuals previously honored since the Hall of Fame's inception in 1984.

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The 2026 honorees include the late '60 Minutes' correspondent Ed Bradley, who will be inducted posthumously; actor Ted Danson; documentary powerhouse Sheila Nevins; 'South Park' co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone; Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos; and 'Hacks' star Jean Smart.

The group joins a roster of more than 150 individuals inducted since the Hall of Fame's launch in 1984.

The Television Academy has announced the recipients of the 28th Hall of Fame class, tapping seven TV titans whose work spans documentary, animation, journalism, comedy and the executive suite.

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The Television Academy named its 2026 Hall of Fame class, with Jean Smart, Ted Danson, Ted Sarandos and "South Park" creators among the honorees.

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