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The Paley Center Archives |
News/Feature May 2010 |
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Gems of The Paley Center
In the mid 90s, The Museum of
Television and Radio (now known as The Paley Center)
hosted a month-long exhibition of Barbra Streisand's television
performances. Their library contains dozens of important Streisand
television performances and appearances. |
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Library
Catalogue Now Online
October 4, 2010
The Paley Center now allows you to view their complete data base
on-line.
You still have to visit one of their
one of their two brick and mortar locations to
actually watch clips, but at least you
can decide in advance which videos to
request from their library once you get
there.
The Paley Center locations:
25 West 52 Street, New York
465 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills
They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Recommended admission is $10.
Paley Center Gems
May 18, 2010
You
may know The Paley Center for Media by one of its previous names (either The Museum of Television and Radio or The Museum of
Broadcasting). With locations in New York
and Beverly Hills, the Paley Center is one of the most exciting
places to visit if you are a fan of television history. Their
extensive data base includes many of television's important and
culturally relevant programming since the inception of the medium.
Most of the programs are presented as complete episodes, not just
clips or highlights, and many have the original commercials in tact. Each
archived program in their collection is preserved in near pristine
condition, and in most cases, replicates the exceptional quality
of the original broadcast. As a
visitor to the Paley Center, you are allowed access to this
amazing library with on site viewing privileges.
We recently made a return visit to the Paley Center in Beverly
Hills and were delighted at the opportunity to watch a few
important Streisand television moments. Although you've probably
seen much of what the center has to offer, here are a few true
gems you might want to check out if you visit:
1. 1970 Tony
Awards (NBC - April 19, 1970) - Barbra receives her Star of the
Decade Tony award
2. 1967 Tony Awards (ABC - March 26, 1967) - Barbra
presents the Best Musical Tony to Cabaret
3. A World of Love (CBS - Dec 22, 1970) - TV special
devoted to children. Barbra performs an alternate version of
"The Best Gift"
4. National Association for Retarded Children (ABC
- Nov 10, 1970) - Barbra's public service announcement
5. Funny Girl to Funny Lady (ABC - March 9, 1975) -
Complete broadcast includes Streisand award commendation
6. 1965 Emmy Awards (Sep 12, 1965) - Barbra receives her
first Emmy award (for My Name Is Barbra)
The center also plays
host to a number of special seminars each year. In 1989, Producers
Dwight Hemion and Gary Smith (My Name Is Barbra et. al) were on
hand to discuss their extensive work in television. An archived
video of that appearance, which included a discussion of their TV
collaborations with Barbra, is also available for viewing.
The Paley Center archives dozens of additional Barbra Streisand
television appearances. All of her specials are there - many with
the original commercials - which adds an interesting historic
element when watching them, even if you've seen these shows
before. Barbra's appearances on The Barbara Walters Special and
20/20 can also be viewed, including her noteworthy interview
(along side Jon Peters) on Walter's premiere episode back in 1975.
The Ed Sullivan Show appearances from the 60s are there, too. So
are Barbra's guest shots on The Dinah Shore Show (1963), Singer
Presents Burt Bacharach (1971), The Judy Garland Show (1963),
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1997), and Saturday Night Live
(1992).
You can also watch the 1976 AFI Tribute to William Wyler (where
Barbra honors her Funny Girl director) and The Stars Salute
Israel at 30 (the 1978 TV special where Barbra performs for a
world-wide audience, and chats live with Golda Meir).
These are just some of the highlights. There's much more to choose
from when you're at the Paley Center. And leave plenty of time for
your visit. Once you get started combing through their exceptional
video library, you'll be hard pressed to leave.
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