First Program Selections For 40th Anniversary Of PaleyFest Announced

The Paley Center for Media announces its initial program selections for the 40^th Anniversary of its iconic festival, PaleyFest. PaleyFest features leading talent from the most acclaimed and buzzworthy TV shows for exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations and will take the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood from Friday, March 31, through Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

This year’s festival will recognize an exceptional selection of defining series that are setting the bar for creative excellence in television. The first program selections revealed include ABC’s Abbott Elementary and Grey’s Anatomy, Disney+’s The Mandalorian, and Paramount Network’s Yellowstone.

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, the Paley Center will announce the festival’s full schedule and the stars and creative teams participating in each festival program, and advance ticket sales will begin.

The festival is made possible by Citi returning as an official sponsor, and the William S. Paley Foundation as the founding benefactor.

“We are thrilled to announce the first selections for the 40^th anniversary of PaleyFest,” said Maureen J. Reidy, The Paley Center for Media’s president and CEO. “PaleyFest features the leading talent and creative minds from today’s top TV shows, and we are delighted to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with our Members and passionate TV fans. We thank our friends at Citi and the William S. Paley Foundation for their continued support of this iconic festival as it enters its 40^th anniversary of celebrating the best of television.”

“We are honored to be invited to this year’s PaleyFest. It will be great seeing our incredible fans in person and talking all things Yellowstone,” said Yellowstone Executive Producer David Glasser.

The Paley Center Member community receives a members-only discount on festival tickets, presale access and year-round benefits for Paley programs and events. To become a Paley Member, join at paleycenter.org/join-us.