‘American Idol’ To Be Inducted

“American Idol” will be inducted into Broadcasting & Cable’s Hall of Fame. The 21st annual awards dinner is set for October 26th at the famed Waldorf Astoria in New York City. “‘American Idol’ has been a broadcasting phenomenon from the moment it debuted, and it just keeps getting stronger,” said Bill McGorry, Chairman of the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. “This honor is richly deserved for a show that has had such an unprecedented impact on the entire industry.” “American Idol” has ranked as the No. 1 show for eight consecutive seasons and has shattered a series of long-standing television records.