The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame is tribute to the pioneers, innovators and stars of the electronic arts. The inductees will be honored at the 17th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Dinner at New York's Cipriani 42nd St. This new class takes its place alongside the 265 luminaries who have been recognized in previous years by BROADCASTING & CABLE MAGAZINE.
This year's honorees are: * Frank A. Bennack, Jr., vice chairman of the board/chairman of the executive committee, Hearst Corp. * Mark Burnett, producer * Bill Cella, chairman/ceo, Magna Global Worldwide & vice chairman, Draft FCB * Rocco Commisso, founder/chairman/ceo, Mediacom Communications * Brian France, chairman/ceo, NASCAR * Harry Friedman, exec producer WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY! * Charles Gibson, anchor, ABC's WORLD NEWS WITH CHARLES GIBSON * Bonnie Hammer, president, USA Networks & SCI FI Channel * Phil Kent, chairman/ceo, Turner Broadcasting System Inc. * Judy McGrath, chairman/ceo, MTV Networks * Paul McTear, president & ceo, Raycom Media * Joe Uva, ceo, Univision
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