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\u201cThe class of 2026 feels particularly noteworthy,\u201d Charlie Weiss, chairman of the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, said. \u201cThe combination of dynamic industry leaders, pioneering innovators and unparalleled, groundbreaking creatives is nothing short of breathtaking. We stand in awe of their collective achievements, and we are thrilled to be able to celebrate and honor them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fern\u00e1ndez started his career as a journalist and approaches his role with over five decades of experience across radio, broadcast, film and sports. He currently oversees the Telemundo Enterprises\u2019 multiplatform portfolio, which includes the broadcast network as well as its entertainment, sports and news programming divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
William Wang, founder and CEO of Vizio, will be honored with the Technology Leadership Award for his work at the television and sound system manufacturing company. Wang has been a pioneer in the television technology space since inventing the first internet-connected TV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The Good Wife” creators Robert and Michelle King will also be inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame for their impact on scripted television. The writing and producing duo are best known for the legal drama series and its subsequent spinoffs “The Good Fight” and “Elsbeth.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A portion of the proceeds from the Hall of Fame gala will be donated to The Broadcasters Foundation of America, a charitable organization that provides anonymous financial grants to industry colleagues and their families who are in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The complete list of honorees includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Wolf Blitzer \u2013 Co-anchor of CNN\u2019s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Val Boreland \u2013 Versant’s president of entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Andy Cohen – Host and executive producer at Bravo, NBCUniversal and Embassy Row<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Joseph M. Cohen \u2013 Co-founder of USA Network, president of The Switch Sports Group and Chairman & CEO of West Ridge Associates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Luis Fern\u00e1ndez \u2013 Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises (Chairman\u2019s Award<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rita Ferro \u2013 The Walt Disney Company, president of global advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bobby Flay – chef, restaurateur, producer and media personality at Food Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Robert & Michelle King \u2013 Creators\/showrunners\/executive Producers at CBS Studios & King Size Productions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jon Litner \u2013 YES Network, president and CEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jim Packer \u2013 Lionsgate, president of worldwide television distribution <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Suzanne Scott \u2013 CEO of Fox News Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stephen A. Smith \u2013 Featured commentator\/executive producer of “First Take” at ESPN<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- William Wang \u2013 Founder and CEO of VIZIO (Technology Leadership Award<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Star Trek” \u2013 Franchise of the Year Award<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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