Daily Screenings from the Paley Archive

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.

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Note: There will be no screenings in the Bennack Theater on June 15 and 21.

Will & Grace Screenings

The Snoopy Show

Free Weekend-Bennack

Free Weekend-Goodson

Juneteenth Screenings

Father's Day Screenings

Young Indiana Jones

Will & Grace Screenings in the Bennack Theater

May 31 to June 9, 2023
June 10 and 11, 2023 (12:10 to 2:30 pm screenings are in the Goodson Theater)
June 14 to 18, 2023 (Screenings only 12:10 to 3:00 pm)
June 22 to July 2, 2023
Wednesdays to Sundays
Bennack Theater

NBC broadcasted the first episode of Will & Grace on September 21, 1998, and it quickly became a staple of the network’s prime-time schedule for much of its eleven-season run (1998–2006 and 2017–2020). The comedic series ended up as one of the most successful television series with principal characters from the LGBTQ+ community, which then paved the way for greater recognition and representation of the community on television. We are pleased to screen a few of the evolutionary Will & Grace episodes that convey the relatability, authenticity, and complexity of its characters through an adept balance of comedy and drama. The series was received with such critical acclaim that it ultimately would earn eighteen Emmy Awards during its illustrious run.

Note: There will be no screenings in the Bennack Theater on June 15 and 21.

12:10 pm, 2:35 pm, 5:10 pm

The Paley Center Salutes the Best of Will & Grace

Comprised of the best moments from the show's first eight seasons, this TV special produced by the Paley Center for NBC in 2017 features exclusive interviews with the show's stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, and Megan Mullally. Also included are behind-the-scenes footage of the iconic series, which won critical and audience acclaim for its brilliant comedy and groundbreaking focus on gay characters and their life experiences. (2017; NBC)


12:55 pm, 3:20 pm

Will & Grace: “Pilot”

This introduction to the Will & Grace universe deftly defined the characters from the start, which millions of fans quickly embraced. When Grace gets a marriage proposal, Eric McCormack’s character, Will, tries to be the supportive friend at first, then choosing to risk their friendship by telling her what he truly thinks. (1998; NBC)

1:20 pm, 3:45 pm

Will & Grace: “Acting Out”

This landmark episode marks the very first time that Will & Grace featured a gay kiss. Will and Jack complain to the Today Show’s Al Roker after a scheduled kiss between gay men is scrapped from the air. (2000; NBC)


1:45 pm, 4:10 pm

Will & Grace: “Gypsies, Tramps and Weed”

In one of Will & Grace’s most highly rated episodes ever, Will is terrified by revelations made to him by absent-minded fortuneteller, while the music icon Cher encounters her biggest fan, Jack. (2000; NBC)


2:10 pm, 4:35 pm

Will & Grace: “It’s Time”

In the grand finale of the series revival, we come to a bittersweet close with the four main characters still grappling with the trials and tribulations of life. Grace is pregnant and expecting to go into labor at any moment; Will continues to make a strong effort to stay optimistic while his emotions are lingering in the past for an ex-partner; Karen seeks closure with her ex-husband; and Jack is awaiting his Broadway debut bow. A final goodbye to the beloved characters of Will & Grace. (2020; NBC)

 

A Salute to America’s Beloved Beagle, Snoopy! 

Wednesdays to Sundays, June 1 to 9, 2023
Goodson Theater

Snoopy first appeared in Charles Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts on October 4, 1950. Since then, he has become one of the most famous comic strip characters of all time and one of America’s most iconic characters, entertaining generations of children and parents alike. Fifty-two years later, Snoopy became the star of his own show with the debut of The Snoopy Show on Apple+. The Paley Center is pleased to screen the complete second season of The Snoopy Show in anticipation of a Paley Family Day on Saturday, June 10, where Snoopy fans will have a chance to meet Snoopy himself and watch the first two episodes of the newly released season three.  
 
Experience Snoopy on the large screen and see why he remains one of America’s iconic characters!

12:30 pm

Episode 201: “The Beagle is in”

Charlie Brown finds an extraordinary potato chip; Woodstock moves into a new nest; and Snoopy gets distracted cleaning his doghouse. 

 
12:55 pm

Episode 202: “Root Beer All Around” 

Snoopy gives Woodstock a makeover, loses Linus’ beloved blanket; and heads to the skies for wild adventures. 
 
 
1:20 pm

Episode 203: “Well, I’ll Be a Brown-Eyed Beagle” 

Snoopy takes a liking to a new stuffed bunny; plays cupid on Sally’s behalf; and learns to keep his cool when he loses.  
 
 
1:45 pm

Episode 204: “Dogs Don’t Say Goodbye”

Lucy throws Rerun a birthday party; Snoopy stops at nothing to keep Woodstock from leaving; and Snoopy turns out to be a pogo stick pro.  
 
 
2:10 pm

Episode 205: “Beagle Appreciation Day”

Schroeder wants to honor Beethoven properly; Woodstock stumbles upon a toy paradise; and Snoopy lets a day for beagles go to his head.  
 
 
2:35 pm

Episode 206: “Happiness Is a Rainy Day” 

Snoopy is asked to speak before the Head Beagle; tries to escape the modern world with his Beagle Scouts; and discovers rainy days can be fun.  

3:00 pm

Episode 207: “Déjà Beagle” 

Snoopy wants to have as much fun as he can before summer ends; Snoopy freshens up a game of fetch; and Lucy wakes up in a bad mood.  

 
3:25 pm

Episode 208: “All the World’s a Beagle”

Charlie Brown plans a surprise party for Snoopy’s birthday; Snoopy proves he’s not lazy; and Snoopy takes Charlie Brown to court over a bad dinner. 


3:50 pm

Episode 209: “Big Beagle on Campus” 

A newsletter gets the inside scoop on Charlie Brown; the gang learns to have fun from the cheap seats; and Spike invites Snoopy to the desert. 


4:15 pm

Episode 210: “Not Bad for a Beagle”

Sally takes care of Snoopy for the weekend; Charlie Brown quits the baseball team; and Peppermint Patty uses Snoopy as a stand-in. 


4:40 pm

Episode 211: “Happiness Is Your Favorite Thing” 

Lucy hires Snoopy to protect her garden; Snoopy offers construction services to the neighborhood; and Snoopy’s old dog bowl is sorely missed.


5:05 pm

Episode 212: “Happiness Is a Song in Your Heart” 

Charlie Brown wants more attention from Snoopy; Sally’s class pet makes Snoopy jealous; and Lucy believes musicals cause nothing but trouble.  

Free Weekend Screenings in the Bennack Theater

Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, 2023
Bennack Theater

On Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, we are offering complimentary admission to our museum. Enjoy this selection of screenings chosen just for Free Weekend.

The Snoopy Show Season Three Screenings

 

12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm

The Snoopy Show: Episodes 301 and 302

An Apple TV+ original series from Peanuts and WildBrain, The Snoopy Show gives the world’s most iconic dog his close-up and dives into new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who’s joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang.

So what are you waiting for? Come tour the world of Snoopy, where anything is possible!

 

Will & Grace Screenings

 

3:20 pm

Will & Grace: “Pilot”

This introduction to the Will & Grace universe deftly defined the characters from the start, which millions of fans quickly embraced. When Grace gets a marriage proposal, Eric McCormack’s character, Will, tries to be the supportive friend at first, then choosing to risk their friendship by telling her what he truly thinks. (1998; NBC)

3:45 pm

Will & Grace: “Acting Out”

This landmark episode marks the very first time that Will & Grace featured a gay kiss. Will and Jack complain to the Today Show’s Al Roker after a scheduled kiss between gay men is scrapped from the air. (2000; NBC)


4:10 pm

Will & Grace: “Gypsies, Tramps and Weed”

In one of Will &Grace’s most highly rated episodes ever, Will is terrified by revelations made to him by absent-minded fortuneteller, while the music icon Cher encounters her biggest fan, Jack. (2000; NBC)


4:35 pm

Will & Grace: “It’s Time”

In the grand finale of the series revival, we come to a bittersweet close with the four main characters still grappling with the trials and tribulations of life. Grace is pregnant and expecting to go into labor at any moment; Will continues to make a strong effort to stay optimistic while his emotions are lingering in the past for an ex-partner; Karen seeks closure with her ex-husband; and Jack is awaiting his Broadway debut bow. A final goodbye to the beloved characters of Will & Grace. (2020; NBC)

Free Weekend Screenings in the Goodson Theater

Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, 2023
Goodson Theater

On Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, we are offering complimentary admission to our museum. Enjoy this selection of screenings chosen just for Free Weekend.

Will & Grace Screenings

 

12:10 pm

The Paley Center Salutes the Best of Will & Grace

Comprised of the best moments from the show's first eight seasons, this TV special produced by the Paley Center for NBC in 2017 features exclusive interviews with the show's stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, and Megan Mullally. Also included are behind-the-scenes footage of the iconic series, which won critical and audience acclaim for its brilliant comedy and groundbreaking focus on gay characters and their life experiences. (2017; NBC)


12:55 pm

Will & Grace: “Pilot”

This introduction to the Will & Grace universe deftly defined the characters from the start, which millions of fans quickly embraced. When Grace gets a marriage proposal, Eric McCormack’s character, Will, tries to be the supportive friend at first, then choosing to risk their friendship by telling her what he truly thinks. (1998; NBC)

1:20 pm

Will & Grace: “Acting Out”

This landmark episode marks the very first time that Will & Grace featured a gay kiss. Will and Jack complain to the Today Show’s Al Roker after a scheduled kiss between gay men is scrapped from the air. (2000; NBC)


1:45 pm

Will & Grace: “Gypsies, Tramps and Weed”

In one of Will &Grace’s most highly rated episodes ever, Will is terrified by revelations made to him by absent-minded fortuneteller, while the music icon Cher encounters her biggest fan, Jack. (2000; NBC)


2:10 pm

Will & Grace: “It’s Time”

In the grand finale of the series revival, we come to a bittersweet close with the four main characters still grappling with the trials and tribulations of life. Grace is pregnant and expecting to go into labor at any moment; Will continues to make a strong effort to stay optimistic while his emotions are lingering in the past for an ex-partner; Karen seeks closure with her ex-husband; and Jack is awaiting his Broadway debut bow. A final goodbye to the beloved characters of Will & Grace. (2020; NBC)

A Horse for the Ages: Secretariat’s Amazing Triple Crown Victory Fifty Years Ago 


In 1973, a three-year-old thoroughbred named Secretariat won the American Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing. The three races that make up the Triple Crown—the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes—are as exciting to watch today as it was fifty years ago. Secretariat, also known as “Big Red” not only won all three races, but set record times in all three races, which remain unbroken to this very day.  Secretariat became a media superstar with millions watching his every race on television.  On the same weekend of the 2023 Belmont Stakes, the Paley Center is pleased to screen the complete telecasts of Secretariat's landmark triumph. You will experience on the big screen three of the most astounding races ever, along with expert commentary by CBS legends Jack Whitaker and Heywood Hale Broun. 


2:35 pm

The 1973 Kentucky Derby

On May 5, 1973, the Kentucky Derby attracted a crowd of nearly 150,000 people to Churchill Downs, the largest audience in North American racing history. Millions also watching on TV and listened on radio as Secretariat established a Kentucky Derby record that still stands today, going 1:59 2/5 minutes over the course of 1.25 miles.  “Big Red” became a national celebrity with this victory. (1973; CBS)  

3:35 pm

The 1973 Preakness  Stakes

Secretariat’s victory in the 1972 Preakness Stakes on May 19 was just as impressive as his Derby triumph two weeks earlier. Secretariat started last, but made a huge move at the first turn, winning by two-and-a-half lengths overs his main competitor Sham. For years many experts argued about Secretariat’s winning time and eventually in 2012 it was established “Big Red” set the record, which still stands today. (1973; CBS)  

4:35 pm

The 1973 Belmont Stakes

At Belmont Park, Secretariat ran one of the greatest races in history on June 9,1973, winning by thirty-one lengths, the largest margin of victory in Belmont history. With this truly staggering victory, Secretariat become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since the horse Citation won it in 1948. His record time of 2:24 minutes over a mile-and-a-half still stands today. Nielsen estimated that more than half of the television sets in America were tuned into watching Secretariat win this race. (1973; CBS) 

From the Paley Archive: Celebrating Juneteenth 

Wednesday, June 14 to Sunday June 18, 2023
Bennack Theater

The Paley Center for Media is proud to celebrate Juneteenth, the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States with a curated screening schedule of exemplary programs from the Paley Archive, underlining the range and depth of the African American experience on television. From Black-ish’s illuminating celebration of Juneteenth, to the nostalgic episodes of the popular animated series Boondocks, there are multiple genres represented with these selections. You can also learn about the impact of the groundbreaking series Roots, as well as hear some of our acclaimed musicians singing about liberation in the ABC News Special: Soul of a Nation Present Sound of Freedom: "A Juneteenth Celebration." 

2:35 pm

Black-ish: “Juneteenth”

In this landmark episode, the Johnsons go to a school play about Columbus Day. Dre is taken aback by the historical limitation of the play. At Dre’s office, a profound conversation takes place, educating viewers through animation and a musically staged re-telling about June 19, 1865. Anyone watching will experience a much deeper understanding about Juneteenth, a 150-year-old tradition celebrating the end of racial enslavement in America. (2017; ABC) 


3:05 pm

Boondocks: “The Return of the King”

This episode presupposes an alternate history in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did not die from the assassination attempt on his life in Memphis, Tennessee in 1968, but instead fell into a coma and awoke in October, year 2000. Viewers witness Dr. King handle the struggles of a new century. (2006; Cartoon Network) 


3:30 pm

Roots: “One Year Later”  

A special program documenting the impact of the immensely popular Roots series based on the book by Alex Haley, a novel based on his own family going back to the era of slavery. The program traces Haley's visit to Gambia to research his family and looks at the screen test of LeVar Burton, a USC sophomore who played Kunta Kinte.  Scenes from Roots are shown as is the reunion of the descendants of slaves and slaveowners. (1978; ABC) 

4:30 pm

Soul of a Nation Present Sound of Freedom: “A Juneteenth Celebration”

A very special live celebration in remembrance and appreciation of Juneteenth with incredible musical performances and insightful conversations presented by Ciara, Patti LaBelle, Jon Batiste, Marvin Sapp, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis. (2022; ABC) 


5:10 pm

Black-ish: “Juneteenth”

In this landmark episode, the Johnsons go to a school play about Columbus Day. Dre is taken aback by the historical limitation of the play. At Dre’s office, a profound conversation takes place, educating viewers through animation and a musically staged re-telling about June 19, 1865. Anyone watching will experience a much deeper understanding about Juneteenth, a 150-year-old tradition celebrating the end of racial enslavement in America. (2017; ABC) 

A Salute to Father’s Day

Wednesday, June 14 to Sunday June 18, 2023
Goodson Theater

The Paley Center is pleased to celebrate Father’s Day with a curated schedule of screenings showing the love and laughter that only a television father could provide to a variety of comic families. Visitors will experience timeless television fathers on the large screen from a variety of different eras, starting with the late Robert Young playing “Jim Anderson” in Father Knows Best , to a contemporary vision of a TV father, Anthony Anderson playing “Dre Johnson” in Black- ish. The Paley curators have selected programs that allow visitors to see the evolving role of fathers in the on-screen family over the decades, along with some humorous paternal mishaps. We wish fathers everywhere, and on TV, a Happy Father’s Day! 

12:30 pm

Father Knows Best: “Father of the Year”

Robert Young plays the timeless and loving father, “Jim Anderson,” in this timeless TV series from the 1950s. The Anderson children want to nominate their father, Jim, in a "Father of the Year" contest sponsored by their local Springfield newspaper, and so set off to write the winning essay. (1955; CBS)


12:55 pm

The Brady Bunch: “Dear Libby”

One of America’s most recognizable television fathers is Robert Reed as “Mike Brady,” from pop culture phenomenon known as The Brady Bunch. In the second episode of series, the kids discover a published letter in the local “Dear Libby” advice column listed from an anonymous alias named “Harried and Hopeless” which happens to mirror their current family situation. The Brady kids are certain the letter was written by one of their parents and largely suspect their father, Mike. The six children end up making drastic efforts to save their parents’ marriage and their new family situation. (1969; ABC)


1:25 pm 

Good Times: “Getting up the Rent”

John Amos plays “James Evans”, a scrappy young father who will do anything to provide for his family. In this episode, James deals with missing funds that are causing a looming eviction for the Evans family. (1974; CBS)


1:55 pm

M*A*S*H: “Father’s Day”

Not all fathers are great at expressing strong emotions, but most carry an irreplaceable, unconditional love for their children. In this episode about the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital Unit during the Korean War, Major Margaret Houlihan, played by Loretta Swit, is visited by her strict father, a retired army colonel who does not express affection easily. (1980; CBS)


2:20 pm

The Simpsons: “Dancin’ Homer”

In this episode of the iconic animated comedy series The Simpsons, Homer becomes the fun-loving image of an American Baseball Dad, when he signs up to be the baseball mascot for the local baseball team. (1990; FOX)


2:45 pm

Full House: “Tanner Island”

The late Bob Saget plays widowed father “Danny Tanner” in the beloved series Full House. In the debut episode of the third season, Danny prepares a surprise vacation for the two-year anniversary of the date that Danny’s brother-in-law Jesse and friend Joey both moved in. Danny surprises the whole extended family, including the two daughters he so lovingly protects, with a trip to Hawaii in honor of the occasion. (1989; ABC)

3:15 pm

Malcolm in the Middle: “Traffic Jam”

In this episode featuring one of the TV’s most popular dads, “Hal Wilkerson, ”played by Bryan Cranston, must deal with a major problem. Hal and his family are driving home after being banned from the waterpark on a hot summer’s day, and end up getting caught in a traffic jam caused by a road accident in the middle of the desert. (2000; FOX)


3:40 pm

The George Lopez Show: “Happy Birthdays”

In his eponymous series, George Lopez plays the loveable father who is always down for a fun time. In this episode, George, as usual, does not have the urge to celebrate his own birthday. Mimicking his father’s actions, his son “Max” played by Luis Armand Garcia, decides to not have a birthday party either. To resolve the situation, George’s wife, Angie, played by Constance Marie, comes up with a special father-son celebration. (2002; ABC)


4:10 pm

Modern Family: “Family Portrait”

Sometimes being a dad doesn’t always mean perfect times, even at a Lakers game. In this episode, popular father Phil Dunphy takes daughter Alex to a Lakers game. Suddenly, the jumbotron pins on Alex and Phil for an awkward moment bringing Kobe Bryant into the spotlight. (2010; ABC)

4:40 pm

Fresh Off the Boat: “Pilot”

In the pilot episode of one of America’s first television sitcoms starring an Asian American family, “Eddie”, played by Hudson Yang, moves to Orlando with his family to help his father open a restaurant. His father quickly realizes that the suburb of Florida is quite different than what they are used to. (2015; ABC)

5:10 pm

Black-ish: “If a Black Man Cries in the Woods”  

“Pops,” played by Laurence Fishburne, decides to take his son and grandson on a “man trip” out in the middle of the woods. The hunting trip allows the family to bond and heal old wounds. (2022; ABC)

Meet The Young Indiana Jones

Wednesday, June 21 to Sunday July 2, 2023
Goodson Theater

Indiana Jones has been a hero in both movies and on television. As everyone gets ready for the next film installment, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the Paley Center is pleased to screen several memorable episodes of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, George Lucas’s series about Indiana as a young boy, produced expressively for television during the 1990s. You will get to see some of Indiana’s earliest adventures around the world on the big screen. You may also go to the Paley Archive in the Library to watch a Paley Center event featuring George Lucas and his creative team speak about the making of this acclaimed TV series.

12:30 pm

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: “Young Indiana Jones and The Curse of the Jackal”

This is the special two-hour premiere of this adventure series about young Indiana who travels the world and becomes involved with the historical figures and events of his time. While visiting Cairo in 1908, the young Henry "Indiana" Jones meets Lawrence of Arabia, T.E. Lawrence, who invites him to visit an archeological dig. (1992; ABC)


2:30 pm

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: “Young Indiana Jones and The Mystery of the Blues”

In this episode, Indiana is working his way through college in Chicago during Prohibition as a waiter in an Italian restaurant named Colisimo's. A local jazz band draws him into becoming a regular in speakeasies. When the owner of Colisimo's is murdered while waiting for an illegal shipment of alcohol, Indiana runs into his reporter friend Ernie Hemingway at the crime scene. The two young blades, together with Indiana's by-the-book roommate Eliot Ness, team up to solve the case. (1993; ABC)

4:25 pm

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: “Young Indiana Jones and The Scandal of 1920”

Indiana romances three women in New York City while he works as assistant stage manager for "George White's Scandals of 1920,” a Broadway musical revue composed by George Gershwin. In addition to juggling relationships with a chorus girl, a bohemian poet, and a wealthy socialite, Indiana also attempts to save the troubled production—which is being sabotaged by Florenz Ziegfeld, producer of the rival eponymous "Follies.” (1993; ABC)

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