Friedman has the Guinness World Record for the most Emmy Awards and nominations by a game show producer.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6200 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 1, 2019.
Inducted into the "Jeopardy!" Hall of Fame in 2022 (inaugural class).
Harry's father owned and operated a furniture store in Nebraska that also sold televisions. Harry wanted to be part of the world he watched on the little screens and chased that dream to his success.