Television Academy Hall of Fame Class: Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Jean Smart, Ted Danson and ‘South Park’ Co-Creators Among Honorees

The organization will also posthumously honor "60 Minutes" correspondent Ed Bradley and documentary legend and executive producer Sheila Nevins.

By Clayton Davis

Clayton Davis

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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.

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.

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