Television Hall of Fame

The Television Academy Hall of Fame was founded by a former president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), John H. Mitchell (1921–1988),New York Times obit., January 22, 1988 to honor individuals who have made big contributions to U.S. television. 

The first ceremony in 1984 celebrated the careers of Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Paddy Chayefsky, Norman Lear, Edward R. Murrow, William S. Paley and David Sarnoff.

References

Other websites
Official site
Hall of Fame Honorees: Complete List 
ATAS TV Hall of Fame  (full list of honorees)

Category:1984 establishments in the United States