The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the influencers, innovators and shining lights of broadcast, cable and streaming television, is set to induct its class of 2025 on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 W. 54th St).Honorees at the 33rd annual gala include award-winning actress, director, producer, and businesswoman Drew Barrymore, host and executive producer of The Drew Barrymore Show and co-founder of the production company Flower Films.Jimmy Pitaro, chairman, ESPN, is set to receive the Hall of Fame's Chairman's Award. Pitaro is responsible for ESPN's portfolio of sports content, products and experiences across all of Disney's platforms worldwide.Sheryl Lee Ralph, actress, producer and advocate, Emmy-Award winner for her role in Warner Bros. Television's Abbott Elementary, will be honored with the Hall of Fame's Humanitarian Award in recognition of her career as well as her philanthropic work via the DIVA Foundation.A special award goes to the daytime drama Days of Our Lives, celebrating its 60th anniversary on air in November. Now streaming exclusively on Peacock, the series is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world. Days of Our Lives will be honored with the Hall of Fame's Iconic Show Award.


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