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Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:00 to 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.
When your favorite television shows aren’t showing on the big screen, the Paley Archive grants you unlimited access to our extensive programming catalog. Immerse yourself in television history with just a few clicks and enjoy your favorite shows and iconic moments in our intimate library space.
Current screening schedules for our theaters are listed below.
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PALEYFEST LA 2024
SPRING BREAK

On Thu., April 25, there will be no screenings in the Bennack Theater.
On Sun., April 21, the Second Floor theater screenings will start at 3:30 pm.
On Wed., May 1, the Second Floor theater screenings will start at 3:00 pm.

 

Daily Screenings from the Paley Archive

Celebrating the Best of PaleyFest LA 2024

April 17 to 28, 2024
Bennack Theater

The Paley Museum showcases some of the top programming being celebrated at PaleyFest LA this month, screening unforgettable episodes of Family Guy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Young Sheldon.

Note: on Saturday, April 27, all screenings in Bennack Theater will be replaced with Barbie screenings.

Images (left to right): Family Guy; Curb Your Enthusiasm

12:10 pm
Young Sheldon: “Pilot”
The first episode of this Big Bang Theory spinoff follows the childhood Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage) who is a nine-year-old growing up with his family in East Texas. After skipping several grades, Sheldon finds himself starting high school in the ninth grade, alongside his older brother, Georgie. Jim Parsons, who played Sheldon on Big Bang, narrates the series. (2017)
 
12:35 pm
Late Show with Stephen Colbert: “The Daily Show Reunion”
Stephen Colbert brings his former Daily Show colleagues together onstage at New York City’s Ed Sullivan Theater, welcoming Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, and Ed Helms to reminisce about their favorite (and least favorite) memories working together on the Comedy Central series. (2017)
 
1:40 pm
Late Night with Seth Meyers: “Series Premiere”
Seth Meyers makes his debut as Late Night host, with former Saturday Night Live Weekend Update coanchor Amy Poehler and then–Vice President Joe Biden joining him as his first guests. (In February, Meyers reunited Poehler and now–President Biden on the show to celebrate his tenth anniversary on Late Night.) (2014)
 
2:40 pm
Family Guy: “PTV”
Inspired by the FCC’s actions in the wake of Janet Jackson’s controversial Super Bowl halftime show appearance in 2004, this critically-acclaimed episode finds the FCC censoring shows following a similar “wardrobe malfunction” by David Hyde Pierce at the Emmys. That prompts Peter to create a new network called PTV, that broadcasts classic TV shows uncut, much to the dismay of wife Lois. (2005)

3:05 pm
Curb Your Enthusiasm: “The Doll”
After he and Julia Louis-Dreyfus successfully pitch a new series to an ABC executive, Larry David later jeopardizes the deal by cutting off the hair of an antique doll belonging to the network executive’s six-year-old daughter. He and manager Jeff hilariously try to replace the doll’s head, in one of Curb’s most popular episodes. (2001)
 
3:35 pm  
Curb Your Enthusiasm: “Opening Night” 
In the show’s season four finale, Larry David prepares to make a likely disastrous Broadway debut in The Producers opposite David Schwimmer, while also trying to cash in on his unconventional tenth anniversary gift from Cheryl that is about to expire. The episode also features Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, and Jerry Seinfeld playing themselves, while Stephen Colbert pops up as a tourist. (2004) 
 
4:35 pm 
Curb Your Enthusiasm: “Seinfeld” 
Larry David wraps his seventh season of Curb by giving viewers glimpses of something they’ve wanted for a decade: a Seinfeld reunion episode featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia-Louis Dreyfus, and Michael Richards. As production continues on the reunion show, David—who is trying to reunite with estranged wife Cheryl—briefly steps into the role of George after causing Jason Alexander to quit. And Julia Louis-Dreyfus accuses Larry of leaving a “ring stain” on an antique wood table in her house. (2009)

Daily Screenings from the Paley Archive

Spend Spring Break at The Paley Museum 

April 3 to 28, 2024
Second Floor Theater

What do you do while on Spring Break? The Paley Museum's collection has a wide variety of television programming for the whole family, sure to give you ideas for how to spend your vacation. From going on a nature walk in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and visiting a museum with the puppets on Sesame Street to vacationing with Rugrats and Modern Family and using your imagination with SpongeBob SquarePants, there's something for everyone! 

Images (left to right): Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Goldbergs

12:30 pm 
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: “Nature Walk” 
Daniel Tiger joins his owl friends as they take a nature walk. They spot plants, animals, and insects along the way, and are even surprised to spot a rainbow. (2015) 
  
12:45 pm 
Don’t Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 
In this special episode of Sesame Street, join Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, and their neighborhood friends on a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. As the museum begins to close, Big Bird tells the group he must find his friend Mr. Snuffleupagus who he is supposed to meet in the museum. The group spends the night in the museum in search of Big Bird, while he and Mr. Snuffleupagus meet a young Egyptian prince who’s been trying to solve a riddle so he can be with his parents. They spend the night helping him solve the riddle that’s been a mystery for more than 4,000 years. (1983) 
  
1:45 pm 
Rugrats: “Vacation” 
In this episode of Rugrats, the entire family takes a road trip to Las Vegas for vacation. As the family drives down the Las Vegas strip, the babies see a giant video screen for the Heimlich & Bob magic show featuring two tigers and get excited to meet the “kitties.” Angelica wants to be a star and sing in front of a live audience. The adults explore the casino and theme parks, leaving only Stu, Tommy’s father, to watch the large group of unruly and excited children. Chaos ensues when the kids take off in search of the “kitties” at the Heimlich & Bob show. (1999) 
  
 2:10 pm 
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 
Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts group in this special cartoon adaptation of the 1967 off-Broadway musical about the life of Charlie Brown. In this special, Lucy sings to Schroeder about marriage, Charlie Brown attempts to fly a kite, Snoopy enjoys his suppertime, Charlie Brown and his baseball team prepare for their upcoming game, and the gang rehearses for the musical “Home on the Range.” (1985) 
  
3:00 pm 
SpongeBob SquarePants: “Idiot Box” 
SpongeBob and Patrick use their vast imagination to play inside a large cardboard box. When Squidward hears noises, including those of a rocket taking off, inside the box, he becomes furious as he doesn’t understand how SpongeBob and Patrick are having so much fun inside a simple box. He finally joins them and learns the magic of one’s own imagination. (2003) 

3:15 pm 
The Brady Bunch: “The Slumber Caper” 
In this episode of The Brady Bunch, Mike and Carol Brady agree to let their daughters Marcia, Jan, and Cindy have a slumber party at their house. The girls gleefully begin planning, but the party is put on hold after Marcia gets in trouble at school. A drawing of George Washington was found in her desk with a caption that it looks like the teacher. Hurt and confused because she didn’t write the caption, she un-invites the friend she suspects wrote the note. Mike and Carol believe Marcia and agree to the party. The real culprit comes forward at the party and apologizes to Marcia. Meanwhile, Brady boys Greg, Peter, and Bobby plan tricks to play on the girls during the party. (1970)

3:45 pm 
The Goldbergs: “The Vacation” 
The entire family sets out on a cross-country vacation to Disneyland before Erica and Barry go off to college. Just before leaving, Geoff arrives and tells Erica they need to talk when she returns, leaving her worried during the entire trip for what he will tell her. Reminiscent of the 1983 classic Chevy Chase movie National Lampoon’s Vacation, the Goldberg family demonstrates the importance of a family bond, and vow to go on more vacations together in the future. (2019)

4:15 pm 
Malcolm in the Middle: “Bowling” 
In this uniquely structured episode of Malcolm in the Middle, we see how an evening of bowling differs depending on which parent chaperones the party. With Dewey grounded, Hal takes Reese and Malcolm to the bowling alley and pursues his perfect 300-point game. When Lois chaperones the boys, they face embarrassment as their mother puts a stop to the fun. Meanwhile, Dewey throws himself a party. (2001)

4:40 pm 
Modern Family: “Spring Break” 
In this episode of Modern Family, Claire encourages Alex to attend a music festival with her sister Haley to take her mind off of college acceptance worries. Cam excitedly prepares to sing “Memory” from Cats at a school faculty event, and Mitchell panics thinking Lily is having a terrible time at scout camp. Phil finds that Luke is a natural at the banjo and on the trampoline, and worries his son no longer needs him for help learning new skills. (2015

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