If media is the lens we use to understand our world, then what we choose to entertain us speaks volumes about our culture. These evenings look at the creative process behind excellence in television programming.

In this series:
· The Whacked Sopranos
· Simply Absurd: The Comedy of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
· A First Look at Little Mosque on the Prairie

Ticket Sale Dates and Prices
Subscriptions on sale to Members March 1
Subscriptions on sale to General Public March 8
Individual tickets on sale to Members March 15
Individual tickets on sale to General Public March 17

Subscription series of 3 events: $75, $60 for MTR Members
Individual event: $30, $25 MTR Members


Event Location
All events listed take place at The Museum of Television & Radio in New York, 25 West 52 Street, New York, NY, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

Ticket Policies
Events and speakers are subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges. Four-ticket limit per person, per event. All seating is general admission; no reserved seating. Premium seating for Producers Circle Members at Producers Circle events only.

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Online ticketing closes two hours before a scheduled event. Tickets may still be purchased in person up until the time of the event.






The Whacked Sopranos
Wednesday, March 28; 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Also a Producers Circle Event

It is an honor roll, indeed: those who have been killed off The Sopranos. Each season fans of the esteemed HBO series eagerly wait to learn which character will meet the ultimate fate, as well as the gruesome details. As the series reaches its own end, creator David Chase will discuss the fine art of whacking with many of the actors whose characters now sleep with the fishes.

In Person:
David Chase, Creator/Executive Producer
Steve Buscemi, "Tony Blundetto"
Drea de Matteo, "Adriana La Cerva"
Vincent Pastore, "Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero"
David Proval, "Richie Aprile"
Annabella Sciorra, "Gloria Trillo"
Terence Winter, Executive Producer

Moderator:
Bryant Gumbel

Others to be announced.




PHOTO CREDIT: HBO






Simply Absurd: The Comedy of
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Thursday, April 5; 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Comedy connoisseurs know that Late Night with Conan O'Brien is more than just another celebrity chat show; it's also home to some of the most inventive, provocative, and delightfully silly humor on television, including "If They Mated," "Celebrity Secrets," and, of course, "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog." Conan O'Brien and his crack(ed) team of writers will discuss their unique brand of lunacy, and may touch on the process of bringing such outré concepts to the screen; problems with the censors; the difficulty of generating fresh material for a nightly show . . . or they may not. It's an unscripted event.

In Person:
Conan O'Brien, Host
Mike Sweeney, Head Writer
Michael Gordon, Writer
Brian McCann, Writer
Brian Stack, Writer




PHOTO CREDIT: NBC UNIVERSAL PHOTO: ELIZABETH M CLAFFEY






A First Look at Little Mosque on the Prairie
Thursday, May 17; 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

This hit Canadian sitcom from the CBC, centered on a Muslim community nestled in the wilds of rural Saskatchewan, has debuted to strong ratings and curious speculation: is it possible to find humor in Muslims interacting with suspicious North Americans in a post–9/11 world? Members of the cast and creative team will discuss the challenges that arise when sensitive social and political issues provide the context for a traditional comedy show.

In Person:
Mary Darling, Executive Producer
Kirstine Layfield, Executive Director, Network Programming, CBC Television
Anton Leo, Creative Head, Comedy, Arts & Entertainment, CBC Television
Sheila McCarthy, "Sarah"
Zarqa Nawaz, Creator, Consulting Producer, Writer
Zaib Shaikh, "Amaar"
Manoj Sood, "Baber"

Funding for this event has been provided, in part, by the ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS FOUNDATION and CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK




PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY CBC




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