LGBTQ representation on TV has come a long way since televisions were first wheeled into family living rooms back in the 1950s. Today there are many out queer characters on screens, but it wasn't always that way.

To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots and World Pride in New York, the Paley Center is throwing The Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television on Wednesday, May 15.

According to the announcement, the star-studded event will highlight "the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ moments from television including pioneering drama and comedy series; the television movies and miniseries that were the first to include LGBTQ+ plotlines and continuing characters; notable documentaries, reality series, sports, and news reports that brought greater understanding to the LGBTQ+ world."

The lineup of presenters include big names like Matt Bomer, Anderson Cooper, Laverne Cox, Alan Cumming, Greg Louganis, Jane Lynch, and Billy Crystal. There is also a long list of special guests for the evening including Ted Allen, Patricia Clarkson, Wilson Cruz, Noah Galvin, Judith Light, Nico Tortorella, Michael Urie, Jazz Jennings, and more.

Will & Grace, Modern Family, and Billy Crystal's portrayal of Jodie Dallas on Soap will also receive special salutes at the event.

The gala tribute will be held May 15 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan. For tickets and more info head over to the Paley Center website.