June 23, 2009

NBC’s The Philanthropist

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
7:00 to 8:30 pm ET
New York

In Person

James Purefoy, "Teddy Rist"
Jesse L. Martin, "Philip Maidstone"
Tom Fontana, Cocreator/Executive Producer
Charlie Corwin, Cocreator/Executive Producer
Peter Horton, Executive Producer/Director
Gareth Neame, Executive Producer
Teri Weinberg, Executive Producer
Bobby Sager, Consulting Producer (The Philanthropist is inspired by the philanthropy of Bobby Sager)

The rich are different from us: witness The Philanthropist’s Teddy Rist (James Purefoy), billionaire tycoon/playboy who undergoes a life-changing experience while rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria, and is suddenly transformed into an Indiana Jones–like altruist dodging bullets, corrupt bureaucrats, drug barons, and, yes, poisonous snakes as he criss-crosses the globe performing good deeds. Filmed internationally, The Philanthropist is as much character journey as action/adventure, as Teddy is purging his own demons, which have been festering since the death of his young son.

The Philanthropist premieres on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, but the Paley Center has it first. Join us for this premiere screening of the pilot episode, scripted by Tom Fontana (Oz, Homicide: Life on the Street) and directed by Peter Horton (thirtysomething), both executive producers of the series.

A private dinner follows the event.

For tickets to this PALEYAFTERDARK event, call 212.621.6780 or email: membership@paleycenter.org.

 

 

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PALEYACCESS

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• Attend one annual PALEYAFTERDARK program and private party or dinner
• Attend two annual complimentary Members-only programs
• All the benefits of General Membership

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$3,000 Individual/$6,000 Individual and a guest
• Attend all PALEYAFTERDARK programs, private parties, and dinners throughout the year
• Reserved seating at all Patron events
• Access to the Paley Center facilities in New York and Los Angeles for private events (usage fees will apply)
• Complimentary tickets to four additional public programs
• Opportunity to purchase tickets to the New York Gala
• All the benefits of General Membership

PALEY100

$10,000 Individual/$15,000 Individual and a guest
All PALEYAFTERDARK benefits, including all programs, private parties, and dinners, plus...
• Specially curated exclusive PALEY100 programs, private parties, and dinners throughout the year
• Reserved premium seating at all Patron events
• Complimentary tickets to six additional public programs
• Complimentary invitations throughout the year to special events in affiliation with The Paley Center for Media.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $25,000–$49,999
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $50,000–$99,999
CHAIRMANS CIRCLE $100,000 +

For additional support and underwriting at Leadership Circle and above please contact Jennifer Juzaitus at 212.621.6753.

Approximately 60% of patron-level contribution is tax-deductible.

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