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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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Fortnite

PALEY GX Tournament Featuring Fortnite Saturday, April 4, 2026 Check-in: 12:30 pm Games Start: 1:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC It is Battle Royale time at the PaleyGX Tournament featuring Fortnite! Check-in will start at 12:30 pm and the first games will be starting at 1:00 pm. We will host multiple Solos/Zero Build games of Fortnite in PaleyGX and each player will have a chance to play on their preferred platform (Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, or PlayStation 5). 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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Tournament Featuring Undisputed

PALEY GX Tournament Featuring Undisputed Saturday, May 2, 2026 Check-in: 12:30 pm Games Start: 1:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Enter the arena in our Undisputed single-elimination tournament, where every match is a must win. One loss ends your run, and only the toughest competitors advance through the bracket. Win every fight, outlast the field, and claim the title of undisputed champion. Ticket Info This event is free (and PaleyGX Studio Entry fee is waived). More

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Tournament Featuring Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4

PALEY GX Tournament Featuring Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Saturday, June 27, 2026 Check-in: 12:30 pm Games Start: 1:00 pm The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC Drop into the park and chase the perfect run in our Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 High Score Tournament. Link your best combos, nail every trick, and climb the leaderboard for a shot at the top spot. Sign up now and prove your skills where style, precision, and points decide the champion. 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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