“Shonda Rhimes‘ creative talent is undeniable, and is on display every Thursday night on ABC,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith in the announcement press release. “The characters and storylines she creates draw in viewers and keep them coming back for more. Her hit shows serve as Exhibit A on why broadcast television remains the most popular destination for scripted entertainment programming.”
Previous NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame television inductees include “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “American Idol,” Betty White, Garry Marshall, “Meet the Press,” Bob Newhart, “The Tonight Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” Ted Koppel, “M*A*S*H,” “60 Minutes,” “The Today Show” and “Star Trek.”
Creative Arts Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Stars of 'Scandal,' 'Orange Is the New Black' (Photos)
"Dancing with the Stars" pro Derek Hough
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"Project Runway" host Heidi Klum
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"Orange Is the New Black" star Laverne Cox
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"House of Cards" star Reg E. Cathey
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"Scandal" star Tony Goldwyn
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Comedian Amy Schumer
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"True Blood" and "The Good Wife" star Carrie Preston
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"Veep" star Gary Cole
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"Orange Is the New Black" star Uzo Aduba
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"Mom" and "Masters of Sex" star Allison Janney
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Dominic Monaghan
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"Portlandia" star Fred Armisen
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"Veep" star Gary Cole
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Henry Winkler
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"The Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder
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Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg
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"Community" star Joel McHale
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Jon Voigt
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"Married" star Judy Greer
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"House of Cards" star Kate Mara
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Nikki Reed
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"Boardwalk Empire" star Steve Buscemi
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TV’s biggest out in style to support and hand out awards aimed mostly at those who work behind the scenes