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Sid Caesar’s Comedy Revolution: A Conversation with Biographer David Margolick

< Conversation with a Curator Sid Caesar’s Comedy Revolution: A Conversation with Biographer David Margolick And a Special Video from Mel Brooks Thursday, November 20, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon Mel Brooks stated that Sid Caesar was “the best comedian that America produced. ” Caesar's groundbreaking work on the live Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour thrilled audiences, where his fearless improvisation, brilliant pantomime, and keen observations of human nature created a new language for TV sketch comedy. More

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: An Inside Look at Season 2

PaleyLive Percy Jackson and the Olympians: An Inside Look at Season 2 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:30 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Get an Exclusive Look into Camp Half-Blood The gods have spoken—you’re invited to a screening of episode 3 from season 2 and an exclusive conversation with the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians ! Get ready to dive deep into the magic, mayhem, and mythology behind season 2 of the hit Disney+ series. More

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Unwrapping The Star Wars Holiday Special

< Conversation with a Curator Unwrapping The Star Wars Holiday Special Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Jason Lynch A beloved curiosity of a galaxy far, far away, The Star Wars Holiday Special was broadcast just once, on November 17, 1978, and has been the stuff of legend ever since. More

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How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Rocked the World

< Conversation with a Curator How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Rocked the World Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Jason Lynch The Super Bowl draws the largest U. S. TV audience each year—but the most watched segment of the Big Game doesn’t involve football. Instead, the Super Bowl Halftime Show routinely brings in the telecast’s highest ratings. More

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Celebrating the Super Bowl’s Most Memorable Commercials

< Conversation with a Curator Celebrating the Super Bowl's Most Memorable Commercials Thursday, February 5, 2026 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Jason Lynch Over the past six decades, the Super Bowl has evolved from a riveting football game and telecast to a national celebration, one in which the commercials are nearly as popular as the game itself. More

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And the Winner Is...: Why We Love the Oscars

< Conversation with a Curator And the Winner Is. . . : Why We Love the Oscars Thursday, March 12, 2026 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Jason Lynch While the first Academy Awards were handed out in 1929, the ceremony was not actually televised until 1953. Ever since then, the telecast now known as the Oscars has become among the most-watched entertainment programs each year, thanks to its unbeatable combination of big stars and unforgettable moments. More

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Farewell, Sassenach: An Outlander Celebration

< Conversation with a Curator Farewell, Sassenach: An Outlander Celebration Thursday, February 19, 2026 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Allison Kraft For seven seasons, Outlander , based on the book series by Diana Gabaldon, has taken us on a whirlwind adventure spanning two centuries. When World War II nurse Claire Randall suddenly finds herself in 18th century Scotland among a band of Highlanders, she must keep her incredible time-traveling secret. More

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Before They Were Stars ...

< Conversation with a Curator Before They Were Stars . . . Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon Television has always been a launch pad for young talented actors and performers as they learn about their craft in small roles. In this conversation we will view some of the earliest work of novices who later became major stars. More

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A Night with Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, and Apple TV’s Imperfect Women

PaleyLive A Night with Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, and Apple TV’s Imperfect Women Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating bold storytelling and powerhouse performances with the stars of Apple TV’s upcoming drama series Imperfect Women . Based on the novel by Araminta Hall, this psychological thriller explores how a murder investigation shatters the lives of best friends. More

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American History on Radio and Television: Moments that Defined a Nation

< Conversation with a Curator American History on Radio and Television: Moments that Defined a Nation Friday, June 26, 2026 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Allison Kraft As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, we reflect on the moments in history that changed the world and brought people together. More

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