The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation

The Children's Party at the Palace

June 2006 •English

To celebrate her 80th birthday, the Queen is holding a children's party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. She has invited many classic characters from British children's literature. But when the baddies, led by Cruella de Vil, discover that they have not been invited, they steal the Queen's handbag containing her spectacles and the text of her speech; without it, the Queen will not be able to make a speech at the party. Can the goodies find the handbag in time?

Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show

December 1988 •English

Hope's annual Christmas show, with songs, skits, and comedy routines.

Notre-Dame: Our Lady of Paris

September 2020 •English

This ABC documentary special provides a detailed look into the disastrous fire that ravaged Paris' revered Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2019. Firsthand accounts of firefighters, clergy, local officials and those who were inside the cathedral on April 15, 2019, as well as harrowing footage from within the inferno, tell the story of the fire watched around the world.

She's Nobody's Baby: American Women in the 20th Century

January 1981 •English

This documentary goes back to the turn of the century to show how women shaped the nation’s history.

Harry: The Interview

May 2023 •English

An exclusive interview with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, in which he talks in-depth to Tom Bradby, journalist and ITV News at Ten presenter, covering a range of subjects including his personal relationships, never-before-heard details surrounding the death of his mother, Diana, and a look ahead at his future. The 90-minute programme was broadcast two days before Prince Harry’s autobiography ‘Spare’ was published on 10 January.

Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow

September 2007 •English

The electrifying FutureSex/LoveShow finds Justin Timberlake stunning a sold-out crowd at New York's Madison Square Garden. Fans seeking pulse-pounding versions of "My Love," "Rock Your Body," "Cry Me a River" and "SexyBack" will not be disappointed.

Drew Carey: Human Cartoon

January 1993 •English

This comedy special features stand-up comedian and actor Drew Carey delivering his brand of honest, down-to-earth humor.

Time100

September 2020 •English

An inside look at the iconic list of the TIME magazine with the 100 most influential people across the world.

One Direction: The TV Special

December 2014 •English

One Direction's first network special offers backstage footage, comical stunts and performances of some of the band's biggest hits.

Derren Brown: Miracle

October 2016 •English

Illusionist Derren Brown reinvents the concept of "faith healing" through a series of stunts that debunk the confines of fear, pain and disbelief.

A BuzzFeed Holiday Special: Live!

December 2018 •English

Aria Inthavong is visited by a whole host of BuzzFeed's most popular personalities to celebrate the holidays in a vibrant live special streamed to audiences worldwide.

Young and Hooked on Chemsex

August 2021 •English

The chemsex scene is a subculture within the gay community where men mix drugs like methamphetamine & GHB with sex to maximize pleasure and decrease inhibitions. In this documentary, three young men from New Zealand share personal accounts of what it was like to be involved in the chemsex scene.

The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion

May 2002 •English

The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion is a 60-minute CBS retrospective television special, hosted by Mary Tyler Moore, celebrating her classic 1970-1977 sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show which aired on May 13, 2002. It features clips from past episodes with Mary personally reminiscing one-on-one with surviving cast members Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Betty White, Cloris Leachman and Georgia Engel, as well as a special tribute to the late Ted Knight. During the special, Mary reveals the result of an online poll at CBS.com where viewers were asked to vote for their favorite Mary Tyler Moore Show episode and the winner was: "Chuckles Bites the Dust". The special includes the "Love Is All Around" theme song covered in 1996 by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts which had previously been used as the opening sequence to the made-for-TV movie reunion Mary and Rhoda.

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

April 2012 •English

A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the network include.

The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special

July 2000 •English

A promotional concert/behind the scenes special for the American release of Pokémon: The Movie 2000.

Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story

October 1991 •English

Freddy Krueger hosts a retrospective special/making-of "Freddy's Dead."

Sermon on the Mount

June 2019 •English

Jerrod Carmichael explores aspects of the black experience through interviews with his family in this HBO Special.

La méthode Cauet, les 20 ans

April 2023 •French

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

September 1989 •English

A posthumous tribute to comedy legend Lucille Ball by her frequent co-star Bob Hope features clips from many of their sketches and tributes from George Burns, Danny Thomas, Kirk Cameron, and Betty White.

UFOs: The Proof is Out There

February 2022 •English

Documentary looking at the work of the U.S. government department the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, which investigates sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena.