Screenings from the Paley Archive
Wednesdays – Sundays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC
Experience the magic of community as you watch compelling programming on our impressive big screens! Our daily screenings foster an intimate atmosphere that brings television to life, expertly curated from our vast collection spanning a century of television and radio, chosen just for you. No matter what is showing, The Paley Museum offers an unforgettable experience for TV enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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Paley Celebrates Black History Month Presented by Citi
February 4 – March 1, 2026
Bennack Theater
A Black History Month Experience
Presented by
There is perhaps no greater unifying force than the power of music. On the heels of this year’s Grammys on February 1—taking place during Black History Month—The Paley Museum is spotlighting artists and musicians whose groundbreaking work has electrified audiences for generations, including many Grammy winners. Join us as we revisit some of our favorite musical moments from the Paley Archive, featuring a different program each week.
The Paley Museum also presents a live PaleyImpact event for Black History Month: Chef’s Night: A Culinary Tribute to Black History.
On Feb. 25, there will be no Bennack Theater screenings.
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February 4 – 8
12:10 pm
Soundstage: Aretha Franklin
Powerhouse singer Aretha Franklin takes the stage with a concert performance recorded at the Park West nightclub in Chicago, Illinois. (1985, PBS)
1:10 pm
The Sammy Davis Show with Judy Garland, Nipsey Russell, and Tom Jones
The show featured a mix of musical performances, comedic sketches, and celebrity appearances, typical of variety shows of the era, with Davis Jr. showcasing his versatile talents alongside major stars. (1966, NBC)
February 11 – 15
12:10 pm
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
This television special blends archival footage, live performances, and testimonial interviews to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Motown Records, featuring footage of Diana Ross and the Supremes on The Ed Sullivan Show and performances by Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie. (1983, NBC)
February 18 – 22
12:10 pm
VH1 Rock Docs: Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America
This production focuses on the history of Soul Train, the groundbreaking R&B-themed musical variety show. Created in 1970 by Don Cornelius, the show highlighted Black musicians and artists and ran for an unprecedented thirty-five seasons. (2010, VH1)
February 25 – March 1
12:10 pm
Beyoncé: I Am...World Tour
This television special showcases singer Beyoncé Knowles taking her fourth concert tour, consisting of 110 concerts across six continents, in support of her 2008 album I Am ... Sasha Fierce. (2010, ABC)
Paley Celebrates Black History Month Presented by Citi
February 4 – March 1, 2026
Gillespie Theater
A Black History Month Experience
Presented by
During Black History Month, The Paley Museum is proud to spotlight the excellence of creators and characters in animation—from trailblazing women in STEM like Doc McStuffins and Ada Twist to iconic favorites The Proud Family and Netflix’s Karma’s World. These groundbreaking series deliver bold, inspiring coming-of-age stories that continue to raise the bar for the very best in children’s programming. Join us each week for a different program from the Paley Archive.
Note: On Feb. 8, screenings will end at 5:00 pm. On Feb. 13, there will be no screenings from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. On Feb. 15, screenings will begin at 2:00 pm. On Feb. 18, screenings will begin at 1:00 pm. On Feb. 19, there will be no screenings. On Feb. 25, screenings will begin at 2:00 pm. On Feb. 27, screenings will end at 2:50 pm. On Feb. 28, screenings will begin at 4:30 pm.
February 4 - 8
12:30 pm, 4:50 pm
Ada Twist, Scientist: “A Fort of One’s Own” and “Twelve Angry Birds”
This Netflix children’s show executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama features eight-year-old scientist Ada and her friends in two fun, educational episodes. In “A Fort of One’s Own,” Ada and her friends use household items in a series of chain reaction science experiments to unlock the door to her brother Arthur’s backyard fort. In “Twelve Angry Birds,” Ada and her pals must use science to prove family cat Mooshu’s innocence when she is accused of drinking water from the birdfeeder. (2021, Netflix)
February 11 - 15
12:30 pm, 4:50 pm
Doc McStuffins: “My Huggy Valentine” and “Dusty Bear”
In “My Huggy Valentine,” Lambie feels jealous when a new Valentine’s Day toy, a heart shaped toy named Val, joins the group. Doc McStuffins sees her friend is brokenhearted and reminds Lambie that no one could ever replace her. In “Dusty Bear,” the group is introduced to Teddy B., a long-lost stuffed animal friend of Doc’s brother, Donny, who mysteriously starts sneezing whenever Teddy B. is near. (2013, Disney Jr.)
February 18 – 22
12:30 pm, 12:45 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:05 pm
Karma’s World: “Hair Comes Trouble”
When Karma’s classmates make her feel uncomfortable with questions about her hair at a sleepover, Karma considers changing her hairstyle. Her mom reminds her that her hair is beautiful and helps her regain her confidence by reminding her that her hair is perfect, however she chooses to wear it. (2021, Netflix)
February 25 - March 1
12:30 pm, 4:50 pm
The Proud Family: “The Party”
When Penny’s parents finally decide to let her host a party, she’s crushed to learn her neighbor LaCienega is having a party on the same night. When only uninvited guests show up for the party, Penny ends up learning some important lessons—and the evening turns out better than she expected. (2002, Disney Channel)
PAC-MAN on TV
January 16 – March 1, 2026
Gillespie Theater
When Hanna-Barbera introduced the animated PAC-MAN to Saturday morning television in 1982, it was the first TV series based on a videogame. The Paley Museum is pleased to screen an example of that pioneering series along with the 21st century incarnation PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures, a modern CGI animated series that was aimed for a new generation in 2013. In any version, the PAC-MAN character endures as iconic and emotionally relatable.
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures episodes are courtesy of 41 Entertainment.
These screenings are presented in conjunction with our exhibit: 45 Years of PAC-MAN
On Feb. 13, there will be no screenings from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. On Feb. 19, screenings will begin at 1:15 pm. On Feb. 25, screenings will begin at 2:00 pm. On Feb. 28, screenings will begin at 4:30 pm.
1:00 pm, 3:15 pm
PAC-MAN: “The Great Pac-Quake”
In this episode, the Ghost Monsters, under orders from their evil human leader, steal a map of Pac-Land from the Pac-Museum (using an earthquake machine to create a diversion) in an attempt to find the Power Pellet Forest, source of Pac-Man's energy. (1982, ABC)
1:15 pm, 3:30 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “The Adventure Begins: Part 1”
In this series premiere episode, Pac, a cheerful teenage Pac-Worlder, is the only one who still believes in ghosts, many years after the Ghost Wars. When a portal from the Netherworld opens, ghosts enter into Pac-World. Pac must save his world and team up with the ghosts who surrendered: Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde. (2013, Disney XD)
1:35 pm, 3:55 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “The Adventure Begins: Part 2”
In the second part of this series premiere, Pac, his friends, and the remaining ghosts sneak into the Netherworld to bring back the stolen Tree of Life. (2013, Disney XD)
2:00 pm, 4:25 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “Happy Holidays and a Merry Berry Day”
In this episode, Pac meets his parents for a celebration of the holiday Berry Day. (2014, Disney XD)
2:25 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “Honey, I Digitized the PAC-MAN”
When a deadly virus is released on all of Pac-World's electrical devices, it’s up to a digitized Pac and Sir C to travel into Cyberspace to stop it. (2015, Disney XD)
2:50 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “New Girl in Town”
When the president’s niece Elli visits Pacropolis, Betrayus uses her to seduce Pac-Man into getting the repository. Unaware of Betrayus’s plan, Pac begins ignoring his friends for his new love interest. (2015, Disney XD)
Happy Valentine’s Day, Winnie the Pooh!
February 4 – March 1, 2026
Gillespie Theater
Happy Valentine’s Day from The Paley Museum! Join us in the Gillespie Theater for a screening of the Disney classic Winnie the Pooh, A Valentine for You, in conjunction with Paley’s series From Storytime to Screentime featuring this beloved children’s story.
5:20 pm
Winnie the Pooh, A Valentine for You
When Rabbit, Tigger, and others find Christopher Robin making a Valentine’s Day
card for “Winifred,” Winnie the Pooh begins to worry his friend no longer has room
for him anymore.
From The Paley Museum, with Love
February 11 – 19, 2026
Bennack Theater
Happy Valentine’s Day! Join us in the Bennack Theater for a special Valentine’s-themed screening series featuring some of our favorite lovestruck characters, from Charlie Brown and the Muppets to Black-ish's Johnson Family and Cheers’s Sam Malone. Bring your Valentine and enjoy the show!
1:50 pm
Be My Valetine, Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown yearns to receive a valentine, but his hopes are dashed when he fails to receive a single card from his classmates. However, his spirits are lifted when he receives a valentine from a secret admirer. (1975, CBS)
2:15 pm
The Muppets Valentine Show
In this Valentine’s Day special, special guest star Mia Farow joins the Muppets for a musical celebration. When Wally has writer’s block for how to convey the true meaning of love, Mia and the Muppets offer him some assistance through song. (1974, ABC)
2:45 pm
Lizzie McGuire: “First Kiss”
Everyone seems to be in love, except for Lizzie and her friends. However, that all changes when she develops a crush on the McGuires’ paper boy, Ronny. (2002, Disney Channel)
3:10 pm
The Middle: “Valentine’s Day IV”
Axl and his friends Sean and Darrin start a money-making scheme in which they offer services to help guys break up with their girlfriends. When Axl’s sister Sue gets stood up at the dance, Darrin offers to take her—and later admits he wants to be more than friends. (2013, ABC)
3:40 pm
Modern Family: “My Funky Valentine”
It’s Valentine’s Day, and everyone has special plans with their significant other. However, despite the best of intentions, nothing really seems to go according to plan. (2010, ABC)
4:10 pm
Black-ish: “The Name Game”
Dre and Bow have always taken turns naming their children, and with baby number five on the way, it’s Dre’s turn to choose a name. Meanwhile, Zoey’s plan to have an anti-Valentine's Day party is ruined when her brother Junior asks her friend Shelly out on a date. (2017, ABC)
4:40 pm
The Goldbergs: “Lainey Loves Lionel”
Barry tries to impress Lainey on Valentine’s Day the music of Lionel Richie, Erica has a secret admirer, and Beverly has forbidden her youngest son Adam from seeing the movie Porky’s...though his father Murray encourages him to break the rules. (2016, ABC)
5:10 pm
Cheers: “Sam Time Next Year”
Sam prepares for an annual Valentine’s Day trip to Vermont for an evening with a woman named Lauren. His plans hit a snag when he slips and falls on the way out of the bar, but he remains determined to still make his way to Vermont for the holiday. (1991, NBC)
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