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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.
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.
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Super Bowl Screenings
Black History Month

Daily Screenings from the Paley Archive

Super Screenings in Honor of Football’s Biggest Game

January 24 – March 2, 2025
Bennack Theater
Visitors to the The Road to the Big Game: New Orleans exhibition can also enjoy screenings of curated Super Bowl–related programming—featuring memorable Super Bowl games and halftime shows, as well as other iconic Super Bowl commercials.

Note: the Bennack Theater screenings will end early at 4:00 pm on Sunday, Feb. 9.
On Feb. 20 and 28, there will be screenings in the Bennack Theater. 

January 24 – 26, 2025
New York Giants Super Bowl Week

12:10 pm
Super Bowl XXI: New York Giants vs. Denver Broncos
Experience again the complete broadcast of the New York Giants’ first Super Bowl, a victory over the Denver Broncos, featuring the passing of Phil Simms and the rushing of Joe Morris. The game from the Rose Bowl is announced by the team of Pat Summerall and John Madden, with a halftime salute to Hollywood’s 100th Anniversary. (1987, CBS)

4:05 pm
A Football Life: Lawrence Taylor
This profile examines the life of the New York Giants linebacker and Hall of Famer who changed the game forever. (2018, NFL Network)

4:55 pm
The Paley Center Presents Memorable Super Bowl Commercials (2025)

 


Saturday, February 1

12:30 pm
Members Only Screening
The “Holy Grail” of Football: Super Bowl I: Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

2:30 pm
The Paley Center Presents Memorable Super Bowl Commercials (2025)

3:30 pm
NFL Century: In Their Own Words
An insider’s view of contemporary football with such greats as Troy Aikman, Warren Sapp, and Randy Moss. (2000, ESPN)

3:40 pm
A Football Life: Doug Williams
This documentary highlights the life of former Washington Redskins Quarterback Doug Williams, the first Black player to be named Super Bowl MVP. (2018, NFL Network)

4:30 pm
The Paley Center Presents the Best Play from Every Super Bowl (I-LIII)
(2024)

4:45 pm
The Paley Center Presents the Top 30 Most Iconic Super Bowl Touchdowns (2024)

4:55 pm
The Paley Center Presents Memorable Super Bowl Commercials
(2025)

 


January 29 – 31, February 2
New York Jets Super Bowl Week

12:10 pm
Super Bowl III: New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts
Experience on the large screen one of the greatest upsets of all time, the New York Jets, led by the incomparable Joe Namath, over the heavily favored Baltimore Colts. This game from the Orange Bowl in Miami features the classic commentary of Curt Gowdy and Al DeRogatis, with the halftime show spotlighting Florida A&M Marching Band. (1969, NBC)

3:35 pm
SportsCentury: Joe Namath
A look at the swaggering style of Joe Namath, New York Jets quarterback and cultural iconoclast. (2002, ESPN)

4:20 pm
The Paley Center Presents: Memorable Super Bowl Commercials
(2025)

5:20 pm
The Paley Center Presents: NFL Throwback: Top 100 Super Bowl Plays
(2023)

 


February 5 – 9
New York Giants Super Bowl Week 2

12:10 pm
Super Bowl XlII: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Experience one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history as the underdog New York Giants defeated the unbeaten New England Patriots 17-14. Who will ever forget David Tyree famed “helmet catch” from MVP quarterback Eli Manning? (2008, Fox)

3:40 pm
A Football Life: Franco Harris
This profile highlights the life of former Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Franco Harris, Super Bowl IX MVP. (2022, NFL Network)

4:30 pm
The Paley Center Presents: Memorable Super Bowl Commercials
(2025)

5:30 pm
The Paley Center Presents: The Best Play from Every Super Bowl (I-LIII)
(2024)

5:45 pm
The Paley Center Presents: the Top 30 Most Iconic Super Bowl Touchdowns
(2024)

February 12 – 16
Super Bowl Specials

12:10 pm
Super Bowl LVII: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts were the first Black quarterbacks to play each other in a Super Bowl game. After the Chiefs won, 38-35, Mahomes became the first Black player to win a second Super Bowl MVP title. He broke that record the following year, when he won his third Super Bowl MVP in 2024’s Super Bowl LVIII. (2024, FOX)

4:40 pm
The Paley Center Presents: The Best Play from Every Super Bowl (I-LIII)
(2024)

4:55 pm
The Paley Center Presents: Memorable Super Bowl Commercials
(2025)

 


February 19 – 23
Super Bowl Specials

12:10 pm
Super Bowl XXXVI: New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams
After New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe is injured early in the 2001 regular season, Tom Brady led the team to plays in his first Super Bowl where he took the Patriots to a 20-17 victory over the St. Louis Rams. The game is preceded by feature stories and interviews with Rams running back Marshall Faulk and Patriots quarterbacks Bledsoe and Brady. (2001, FOX)

 


February 26 – March 2
Super Bowl Specials

12:10 pm
The Paley Center Presents: Memorable Super Bowl Commercials
(2025)

1:10 pm
SportsCentury: Fifty Greatest Athletes #27: Jerry Rice
This profile highlights former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice, Super Bowl XXIII MVP. (1999, ESPN)

1:35 pm
A Football Life: Ray Lewis
This documentary highlights the life of former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, Super Bowl XXXV MVP. (2012, NFL Network)

2:20 pm
The Paley Center Presents: The Best Play from Every Super Bowl (I-LIII)
(2024)

2:35 pm
The Paley Center Presents: The Top 30 Most Iconic Super Bowl Touchdowns
(2024)

2:45 pm
The Paley Center Presents: NFL Throwback: Top 100 Super Bowl Plays
(2023)

3:10 pm
A Football Life: Doug Williams
This documentary highlights the life of former Washington Redskins Quarterback Doug Williams, the first Black player to be named Super Bowl MVP. (2018, NFL Network)

4:00 pm
A Football Life: Emmitt Smith
This profile highlights the life of former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, Super Bowl XXVIII MVP. (2017, NFL Network)

4:45 pm
The Paley Center Presents: Memorable Super Bowl Commercials
(2025)

Daily Screenings from the Paley Archive

The Paley Museum Celebrates Black History Month

February 1 – 28
Second Floor Theater
The Paley Museum celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Black achievements in television, spanning more than five decades of incredible performances. We invite you and your entire family to join us in our Second Floor Theater beginning Saturday, February 1 for screenings of some of our favorite episodes from the Paley Archive. From animated women in STEM Doc McStuffins and Ada Twist to Disney classics like The Proud Family and That’s So Raven, ’90s teen hits Family Matters and Sister, Sister to timeless classics including The Jeffersons (celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!) and Good Times, you won’t want to miss this incredible lineup.

Note: On Feb. 12, the Second Floor Theater screenings will stop between 3:00 and 5:00 pm.
On Feb. 19, the Second Floor Theater screenings will start at 2:30 pm.

12:30 pm
Doc McStuffins: “Adventures in Baby Land”
Baby doll Cece finds Lambie’s Toysponder and accidentally transports herself to McStuffinsville, Doc McStuffins and her stuffed animal friends go on a whirlwind chase to find her. However, they run into some early trouble when Cece takes a carriage to Baby Land, and the only way to travel to this magical place is to turn into a baby! (2019, Disney Jr.)

12:55 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. We also meet real-life scientists who explain how they use experiments in their everyday work. (2021, Netflix)

1:25 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)

1:40 pm
We the People: Active Citizenship
In this short but powerful animated video, a young woman finds her voice in her community by writing letters to elected officials, attending city meetings, volunteering, voting, and reminding us that change starts with one voice, and that “you have the power to be an active citizen,” all to a song written and performed by H.E.R. (2021, Netflix)

1:45 pm
Doc McStuffins: “My Huggy Valentine” and “Dusty Bear”
In the episode “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. When Doc takes Teddy B. to her brother, he begins to sneeze. Teddy B. doesn’t understand why Donny has difficulty around him until she realizes he’s full of dust, causing Donny to sneeze. She takes Teddy B. to her mother for a good wash and the bear friend returns to the group clean and free of dust. (2013, Disney Jr.)

2:10 pm
The Proud Family: “The Party”
In this episode, Penny's parents finally decide to let her host a party. While Penny is handing out invitations at school, her neighbor LaCienega reveals that she is having a party on the same night as Penny's—with Jennifer Lopez as musical entertainment. Saturday night rolls around, and even Penny's best friends go to LaCienega's party. Alone at home with her parents, Penny cries her eyes out over her social failure. Several uninvited guests arrive, and Penny's mother forces her daughter to be hospitable. Penny ends up learning some important lessons—and the evening turns out better than she expected. (2002, Disney Channel)

2:35 pm
That’s So Raven: “Test of Friendship”
In this episode, Eddie (Orlando Brown) learns his place on the school basketball team is conditional upon passing his Spanish midterm. Raven (Raven-Symoné) has a vision of the test’s correct answers but decides she and Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol) will help Eddie study rather than cheat and give him the answers. When Chelsea accidentally reveals Raven’s secret to Eddie, he’s angry and calls her a bad friend. Raven tries to get his teacher to move the test, but when she refuses Raven feels she has no other choice than to give Eddie the answers. However, the teacher announces she has changed the test, leaving Raven and Chelsea to scramble update Eddie with this information, which leads to them disguising themselves as window-cleaners outside of the classroom. (2003, Disney)

3:00 pm
Sister, Sister: “First Dates”
In this episode, Tia (Tia Mowry) and Tamera (Tamera Mowry) discuss all the things that can make you "mental" at school -- the foremost being not having a date for the school dance. Meanwhile, Ray (Tim Reid) and Lisa (Jackée" Harry) fight over the living arrangements as Lisa continues invading Ray's privacy. Ray considers setting some house rules. Tia and Tamera are forced to watch as many of their friends get dates while they remain single. The girls make a pact that they will only attend the dance if both of them procure a date -- a pact which Tamera almost immediately breaks. (1994, ABC)

3:30 pm
Family Matters: “Send in the Clone”
In this episode, Carl (Reginald VelJohnson) is highly skeptical when Steve (Jaleel White) announces that he has built a cloning machine, but it soon proves to be effective. Steve, naturally, attempts to clone himself, and though he at first thinks it has malfunctioned, the entire family is soon shocked to find that they now must contend with two identically annoying houseguests. Steve is thrilled and makes the most of having a double, though Carl, hoping that the family will at least benefit from his amazing invention, is distressed to learn that Steve has destroyed the machine, worried that it could be used for evil. When Myra (Michelle Thomas) stops by, she is thrilled to have two boyfriends, but both Urkels claim to be the original and begin fighting over her. Laura (Kellie Shanygne Williams) intervenes and declares that the experiment has gone too far, and they finally decide to turn one of the clones into the romantic, urbane Stefan Urquelle so that both Laura and Myra can be happy with their dates. (1996, ABC)

4:00 pm
Everybody Hates Chris: “Pilot”
This episode is the pilot in this comedy series that takes place in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, in 1982, the year Chris Rock turned thirteen. In this episode, Chris's (Tyler James Williams) family moves out of the projects and to Bed-Stuy, famous for the motto, "Do or Die, Bed-Stuy." Now that Chris is thirteen, he thinks life is going to be "cool," but instead he faces a harsh reality which includes being bused to a "white" junior high, having to take care of his two younger siblings, and unfortunately finding out what happens when one accidentally eats father’s (Terry Crews) big piece of chicken. (2005, UPN)

4:20 pm
Black-ish: “Pilot”
In this pilot episode, Andre Johnson (Anthony Anderson) explains that he is proud to have achieved the "American dream" by rising from his impoverished childhood and achieving a successful career and family life, though admits that he feels like an "oddity" in his predominantly white neighborhood and worries that his four children have lost their sense of culture. He excitedly tells his family that he expects to be made senior vice-president at his advertising firm but is frustrated when he’s made Senior Vice President of the new “urban division” rather than the entire company. His fears about his children persist when his eldest son Andre Jr. (Marcus Scribner) declares he wants to play field hockey and have a bar mitzvah and calls a family meeting and announces that there will be new "guidelines" to maintain their racial identity. He then attempts to conduct an "African rite-of-passage ceremony" for Andre Jr., but his wife Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) tells him to get over his issues. Andre Jr. admits that he is only interested in field hockey because jocks get attention from girls. Andre decides to compromise and throws his son a multicultural "bro mitzvah." (2014, ABC)

4:45 pm
Good Times: “That’s Entertainment, Evans Style”
In this episode, Joyce (S. Pearl Sharp) is excited to receive her first paycheck and officially leave welfare, but she learns from her son that his daycare program will be closing. Nathan Bookman (Johnny Brown) confirms the news, telling them to call Alderman Davis (Albert Reed Jr.) with their complaints, who explains that the funds for the daycare are "frozen." Willona (Ja’Net DuBois) and Joyce decide to hold a talent show of sorts to raise money, and Davis suggests that they use a popular nearby disco as a venue. Joyce later reveals that someone has put up flyers promising a number of celebrity performances, and they soon realize that the audience came for reasons other than charity. Bookman, who had eagerly asked to perform, admits to putting up the posters hoping to draw a crowd. Willona performs "For Once in My Life," and at the end of the night they realize that they are a mere $300 away from their goal, so Davis offers to donate the rest himself. (1978, CBS)

5:10 pm
The Jeffersons: “A Short Story”
The Paley Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Jeffersons! In this episode, George (Sherman Hemsley) finds himself the center of attention when he learns he is receiving an award, "The Midtown Small Businessman of the Year." When two men arrive to interview George prior to the award ceremony, he is unable to meet them. The men tell Louise (Isabel Sanford) exactly what the award signifies, and she knows George will be devastated when he learns the accolade is awarded to businessmen who happen to be short. Louise tries to gently explain the actual meaning of the award to George, who is so anxious to give his speech and accept the honorable award that he doesn't listen. At the ceremony, George realizes something is amiss as he surveys the waiting crowd. In a huff, George decides to leave, but Louise changes his mind and he graciously accepts the award. (1979, CBS)

5:35 pm
Sanford and Son: “Crossed Swords” (Pilot)
In this episode, Lamont (Demond Wilson) finds a valuable piece of porcelain and hopes to sell it to make enough money to leave his father and the junkyard to start a new life. However, his strategy at the auction backfires when Fred (Redd Foxx) starts bidding on their own piece. (1972, NBC)

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