Throughout the decades, Days of Our Lives has thrilled audiences with tales of heroism, unrelenting drama, family, and so much more. Set in Salem, a fictional Midwestern town, viewers have enjoyed following the lives of such families as the Hortons, DiMeras, Bradys, and Kiriakis, among others. Now, with the show’s 60th anniversary coming up in November, it’s receiving an honor truly befitting the fan-favorite show.
An Industry Changer
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame will throw its 33rd Annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Gala on September 30, 2025, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. According to its website, the association pays “Tribute to the pioneers, innovators, and stars of broadcast, cable, and broadband television.”
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Past people who have been honored include Dr. Phil McGraw, Merv Griffin, Dean Martin, and Oprah Winfrey, among others. And the site also states that being honored by the Hall of Fame isn’t just about being successful, “It’s entry into an exclusive community of honorees that have truly changed the paradigm of the industry.”
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It’s an Iconic Show
DAYS is going to receive a special award to celebrate being on the air for 60 years, as well as being among a handful of scripted shows on Earth that have been on the air the longest. As such, “Days of our Lives will be honored with the Hall of Fame’s Iconic Show Award.”
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The Vice President and Global Head of Strategy & Operations, B2B, Allison Markert, stated that this year’s honorees are leaders in media. “From entrepreneurs to global leaders to creative visionaries – both behind and in front of the camera – the class of 2025 has it all,” she stated. As such, Corday Productions and Sony Pictures Television, which co-produce DAYS for the Peacock streaming service, were instrumental in making DAYS a truly iconic show. Now, it’s receiving validation for that mantle.
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