The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) paid tribute to distinguished industry leaders for lifetime achievements during the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony yesterday afternoon (11/12) at Gotham Hall in New York City. The event was emceed by CBS News 60 Minutes’ correspondent and 2018 Giant Bill Whitaker. The 2024 honorees include: Al Roker, weather and feature anchor, TODAY and co-host, “3rd Hour” of TODAY; Christine Baranski, two-time Tony and Emmy Award winning actress; Mike McVay, president, McVay Media Consulting; Patricia C. Smullin, president and owner, California Oregon Broadcasting, Inc.; Stephen A. Smith, commentator, ESPN; Steve Jones, president and CEO, Skyview Networks; and Wendy McMahon, president and CEO, CBS News and stations & CBS media ventures (CMV). The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past, reflecting the present, and informing the future. The awards presentation celebrates the remarkable creators, innovators, leaders, performers, and journalists who have blazed trails in the radio and television broadcasting industry. Pictured above l-r: LABF co-chair Heidi Raphael, Christine Baranski, Mike McVay, Patricia Smullin, Al Roker, Wendy McMahon, Stephen A. Smith, Steve Jones, LABF co-chair Jack Goodman and 2018 Giant and event emcee Bill Whitaker. (Photo by Wendy Moger-Bross.)
