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Luminaries From Television’s Most Iconic Shows Gather to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ‘The Interviews: An Oral History of Television’ in Hollywood

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The evening also included a tribute to and live interview with renowned fashion and costume designer to the stars Bob Mackie, hosted by Access Hollywoods Scott Evans.

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  • The evening also included a tribute to and live interview with renowned fashion and costume designer to the stars Bob Mackie, hosted by Access Hollywoods Scott Evans.
  • The Television Academy Foundation has been producing, preserving and curating oral histories of American television since 1997, amassing one of the largest online archives of its kind.
  • Titled Access Icons: The Interviews, Access Hollywoods first segment of the series featured host Scott Evans speaking with Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary).
  • Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future.

Paley Center Salutes LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media celebrates Pride Month with its dynamic and interactive Salute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television, from June 2 to June 26, 2022. The exhibit and screenings spotlight the creative contributions of legendary icons, influential programs, and extraordinary moments that have shaped LGBTQ+ representation in our culture.

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  • "The Paley Center is honored to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the LGBTQ+ community through the lens of television," said the Paley Center President and CEO Maureen Reidy.
  • Paley Center's Salute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television highlights LGBTQ+ achievements in five areas: televised drama, news/talk/documentary, comedy, music/variety, and sports.
  • 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 about the Paley Center and to learn about the Paley Center's acclaimed programming, please visit www.paleycenter.org .