Steve Allen Hall of Fame Induction 1986

Today, February 1, marks the 40th anniversary of The Late Show, originally hosted by David Letterman. Check out his acceptance speech from 1994 for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series.

The Television Academy celebrates Betty White's accomplishments throughout the years.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver wins the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series.

Don Mischer inducts Seth MacFarlane into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

Anne Sweeney inducts Geraldine Laybourne into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

Jim Burrows inducts Jay Sandrich into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, accepted by his wife Linda Sandrich.

Shonda Rhimes inducts Cicely Tyson into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

Kerry Washington inducts Robert A. Iger into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

22nd Hall of Fame Inductee Ron Howard introduces the 25th Hall of Fame Inductees.

Lily Tomlin presents the original cast of Saturday Night Live with the Television Academy Hall of Fame award and Bill Murray gives a special speech.