The Paley Center for Media Announces Spring 2012 Lineup of Public Programs

Season to include premiere screenings and conversations with the casts and creative teams of Missing, Suits, Person of Interest, Days of Our Lives and In Plain Sight in addition to programs celebrating Lily Tomlin and Craig Ferguson

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, April 3, 2012 - On the heels of its recently concluded 29th annual PaleyFest, The Paley Center for Media today announced the lineup for its Los Angeles Spring 2012 season of public programs.

A screening and conversation with Ashley Judd and members of the cast and creative team of Missing will kick off an extensive roster of programs for the 2012 spring season which will include events celebrating the final season of In Plain Sight, powerhouse drama Person of Interest, long-running daytime favorite Days of Our Lives and the season two premiere of Suits. The Paley Center will also feature one-on-one conversations with Craig Ferguson, who will premiere a special episode of the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson taped in Scotland, and an Evening with Lily Tomlin during which special clips from the Paley's archive will be screened. The season will also include the Los Angeles premiere of the new PBS' American Masters presentation Johnny Carson: King of Late Night from acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jones with additional talent appearances, screenings and panels to be announced within the coming weeks.

The Paley Center's public programs attract a growing community of television fans who gather to connect with the stars and creators of their favorite series during interactive panel sessions and premiere screenings. These events underscore The Paley Center for Media's ongoing commitment to increase the public's understanding of media and its growing significance in our lives through its various public and industry programs, exhibitions, and education and media preservation initiatives. For further information and updates please visit www.paleycenter.org.

The Spring 2012 Season announced to date:

Tuesday, April 10: ABC's Missing

Wednesday, April 18: USA & Universal Cable Production's In Plain Sight

Tuesday, May 1: CBS & Warner Bros. Television's Person of Interest

Thursday, May 3: The Los Angeles Premiere of PBS' American Masters presentation of Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Wednesday, May 9: NBC & Sony Pictures Television's Days of Our Lives

Thursday, May 10: An Evening with Craig Ferguson

Monday, June 4: An Evening with Lily Tomlin

Monday, June 11: USA & Universal Cable Productions Suits

Additional information and tickets are available at www.paleycenter.org Tickets are currently on sale to Paley Center members and will be available to the general public on Wednesday, April 4.

About The Paley Center for Media:

The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.