Elma Farnsworth
Date of passing:
April 27, 2006
Profession:
Wife of inventor of television;
TV Credits:
Successfully lobbied Television Academy to create “Philo T. Farnsworth Award” and presented first one at 2003 Emmy Awards; known as “The Mother of Television” (first person to appear on screen)
Emmy Season:
58
Obituary article:
Elma Farnsworth Passes at 98 
