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Need for Speed: Cars on TV

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page Need for Speed: Cars on TV Friday, May 9, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Allison Kraft Nearly every May since 1911, race fans have descended upon the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch what is called “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. ” The first televised broadcast of the race was in 1949 and so began our fascination with cars on television. Since then, cars have been a major presence on our television screens. More

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Stevie Wonder 75th Birthday

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page Stevie Wonder 75th Birthday Thursday May 29, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon Stevie Wonder is one of the most innovative and influential artists in the history of popular music. His soulful message of peace and unity has inspired people around the world, while his trailblazing use of the synthesizer broke new musical ground. More

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30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute

PaleyExhibit 30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond: A Behind-the-Scenes Tribute Final Weeks, Closes September 14 Wednesdays to Sundays, 12:00 - 6:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Free for Paley Members I Included in General Admission Extended through September 14! EXHIBIT TICKETS Step into the World of Everybody Loves Raymond at The Paley Museum! Celebrate thirty years of Everybody Loves Raymond delighting audiences with an exclusive, immersive exhibit that brings this iconic sitcom to life! More

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From Page to Screen: A Tale of Two Worlds

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page From Page to Screen: A Tale of Two Worlds Thursday, June 5, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon From the beginning, television aspired to bring the best of literature to a larger audience. In the early 1950s TV regularly adapted live the works of Shakespeare, Dickens, and Jane Austen. More

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From Everybody Loves Raymond to Hello! Hi! How Are You?

< Conversation with a Curator Main Page From Everybody Loves Raymond to Hello! Hi! How Are You? Wednesday, June 18, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon Tom Caltabiano, two-time Emmy Award-winning writer and coexecutive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond , joins our curator to discuss his time on the hit series as well as his recent endeavors. An accomplished photographer, he took over 30,000 behind-the-scenes photos during the show’s nine-season run. More

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How To Train Your Dragon Family Day

PaleyFamily How To Train Your Dragon Family Day Sunday, June 8, 2025 Doors open 12:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Paley Members get access to our Priority Entrance Lane! Tickets Calling All Dragon Riders! Soar into adventure at How to Train Your Dragon Day at The Paley Museum—an epic celebration for fans of all ages as we gear up for the new live-action movie release of How to Train Your Dragon ! More

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NY: From Storytime to Screentime

From Storytime to Screentime < City Selection Storytime Main Page Where books come to life—right before your eyes! Wednesdays – Sundays: 12:30 – 1:30 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Free for Paley Members I Included in General Admission At The Paley Museum, families can enjoy From Storytime to Screentime , a fun, entertaining, and educational program featuring screenings of beloved TV shows inspired by classic children’s books. The program starts with a cozy story time, where a presenter reads the original book aloud. More

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ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires—Screening & Meet Meg Donnelly (Addison) in Person!

PaleyFamily ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires — Screening & Meet Meg Donnelly (Addison) in Person! Saturday, July 12, 2025 Doors open 12:00 pm Screening: 1:00 pm, followed by a meet & greet photo op with Meg Donnelly Additional Screening: 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Paley Members get to reserve their tickets first and enjoy our Priority Entrance Lane at the Museum! More

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It’s a Bird...It’s a Plane...It’s SUPERMAN!

< Conversation with a Curator It’s a Bird. . . It’s a Plane. . . It’s SUPERMAN! Wednesday, July 9, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Allison Kraft In 1952, actor George Reeves first soared onto television screens as Superman, bringing the beloved comic book hero to life for a whole new audience. More

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Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television

< Conversation with a Curator Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television A Conversation with Biographer Todd Purdum and Lucie Arnaz (via Zoom) Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Curator: Ron Simon Desi Arnaz was a pioneering artist and entrepreneur who transformed the television landscape. Not only was he the first prominent Latino star in TV, but Arnaz revolutionized the industry by filming I Love Lucy before a live audience with synchronized cameras. More

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