| Formation | March 4, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John H. Mitchell |
| Founded at | California, U.S. |
| Type | Entertainment hall of fame |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | To honor individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to television in the United States |
| Website | televisionacademy |
The Television Academy Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. television. The hall of fame was founded by former Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) president John H. Mitchell (1921–1988).[1] Inductions are not held every year.