The Paley Center for Media Announces PaleyFest NY 2018

The Paley Center for Media today announced the return of New York's premier television festival: PaleyFest NY. Now in its sixth year, this ten-day celebration of television convenes the casts and creative teams of today's most acclaimed and popular TV shows for screenings and interactive discussions taking place October 5-18 at The Paley Center for Media in New York City.

The Walking Dead from AMC, Documentary Now! from IFC, and Murphy Brown: A Conversation with Candice Bergen and Diane English from CBS are the first selections in the star-studded lineup of events, with more shows and talent to be announced at a later date.

"We're thrilled to announce these incredible programs as the first selections of PaleyFest NY 2018," said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center's President & CEO. "From the intrepid survivors of a post-apocalyptic world to a groundbreaking, newsworthy look at the workings of a TV newsmagazine plus a witty and hilarious take on classic documentaries, each of these selections represents the best programs on television."

"We're excited to be participating in PaleyFest NY where we'll have the opportunity to bring Murphy Brown directly to the television viewers and fans," said Diane English, showrunner and creator of the Emmy® Award-winning television show, Murphy Brown.

The Paley Center is proud to announce that American Airlines has joined as the Official Airline of PaleyFest NY 2018.

Citi returns as the Official Card of PaleyFest NY, offering Citi cardmembers special presale access to tickets which can be purchased through citiprivatepass.com beginning September 11 at noon ET. Paley Center Supporting, Fellow, and Patron Members can also purchase tickets at this time. Tickets go on sale for Paley Center Individual Members on September 13 at noon ET, and to the general public on September 14 at noon ET. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit paleyfest.org or download the Paley App at paley.me/app.

About The Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the Paley Center's permanent media collection, which contains over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org.

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