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Jason Lynch

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Curator, The Paley Center for Media. Former bylines: Adweek, People, Daily Beast, Quartz, etc. So much great TV, so little time... https://linktr.ee/jasonlynch

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Looking forward to giving this talk on Thursday. It will be packed with unforgettable Academy Awards clipsโ€”including one that you aren't able to (legally) see anywhere else

09.03.2026 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m so sorry to hear this, Matt. This business, or whatโ€™s left of it, is just awful.

08.03.2026 03:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And the Winner Is...: Why We Love the Oscars Join curator Jason Lynch as he traces the evolution of the Oscar ceremony and looks back at the most memorableโ€”as well as some of the most infamousโ€”Academy Awards moments of all time, curated from the...

Join me for my next Conversation with a Curator talk on Thurs 3/12, as I trace the evolution of the Oscars telecast and look back at the most memorableโ€”and most infamousโ€”Academy Awards moments of all time (and yes, that includes Rob Lowe/Snow White) www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

02.03.2026 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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And the Winner Is...: Why We Love the Oscars Join curator Jason Lynch as he traces the evolution of the Oscar ceremony and looks back at the most memorableโ€”as well as some of the most infamousโ€”Academy Awards moments of all time, curated from the...

Join me for my next Conversation with a Curator talk on Thurs 3/12, as I trace the evolution of the Oscars telecast and look back at the most memorableโ€”and most infamousโ€”Academy Awards moments of all time (and yes, that includes Rob Lowe/Snow White) www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

02.03.2026 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

We screened most of tonight's Survivor premiere at Paley last night and it was one of the most enthusiastic audiences we've ever had. I haven't watched Survivor regularly for some time, but they've pulled me back in with this season...

25.02.2026 16:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Survivor Exhibit Brings The Shores Of Fiji To New York City - TVLine Take a look inside the Paley Center for Media's new Survivor exhibit that celebrates the show's storied 25-year history โ€” see photos.

And I also spoke with @tvline.bsky.social about the exhibit, which you do not want to miss if you're a Survivor fan. www.tvline.com/2109795/surv...

25.02.2026 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Survivor' marks 50 Seasons with immersive exhibit at the Paley Museum in NYC At a press preview celebrating the 50th season of Survivor, the Paley Center for Media unveiled an immersive exhibit honoring the reality competition that reshaped television when it premiered on Surv...

I did some press about Paley's incredible new Survivor exhibit. In this AP video, I talked about some of the exhibit highlights apnews.com/video/surviv...

25.02.2026 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I echo everything that has been said about James Van Der Beekโ€”particularly how underrated his work was in Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23. RIP

11.02.2026 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
New York Live: February 9, 2026 (FULL SHOW) | NBC New York
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I appeared on WNBC's New York Live today in NYC to talk about this year's Super Bowl Commercials โ€”ย just like I used to do back in my Adweek days youtu.be/s9AY1q5J8yk?...

09.02.2026 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tough back to back Super Bowls for guys named Drake

09.02.2026 02:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 437    ๐Ÿ” 97    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

The 4K feed of the Super Bowl isnโ€™t showing any local market ads - just endless NBCU promos

09.02.2026 02:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some things never changeโ€ฆ

09.02.2026 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Celebrating the Super Bowl's Most Memorable Commercials As excitement builds for Super Bowl LX, join Paley curator Jason Lynch for a lively discussion about how Super Bowl commercials first made a splash in the eighties and quickly grew in popularity to be...

Tomorrow afternoon I'll be flashing back to my Adweek days as I talk about the most memorable Super Bowl commercials of all time & a few wild ones you may have never seen. I hope you stop by if you're in midtown Manhattan www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

04.02.2026 18:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On the heels of last week's Conversation with a Curator Paley talk about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, I'll be at it again on Thursday, talking about the most memorable Super Bowl commercials of all time (& a few fun ones you may have never seen). I'm putting my Adweek past to good use for this one

02.02.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On the heels of last week's Conversation with a Curator Paley talk about the Super Bowl Halftime Show, I'll be at it again on Thursday, talking about the most memorable Super Bowl commercials of all time (& a few fun ones you may have never seen). I'm putting my Adweek past to good use for this one

02.02.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œAre you kidding me right now!?!?โ€

02.02.2026 01:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm so glad to hear you are okay and that you had so many people around you to help. What a terrifying experience.

30.01.2026 19:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Catherine Oโ€™Hara, โ€˜Schittโ€™s Creekโ€™ and โ€˜Home Aloneโ€™ Star, Dies at 71 Catherine O'Hara, a legendary Hollywood actor known for her roles in 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone,' has died. She was 71.

There was nothing that Catherine O'Hara couldn't do onscreen. This is heartbreaking variety.com/2026/tv/news...

30.01.2026 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Rocked the World Join Paley curator Jason Lynch for a look back at how the Halftime Show evolved from spotlighting college marching bands to becoming musicโ€™s premier showcase for the industryโ€™s biggest superstars, inc...

If you are in NYC on Thurs, swing by the Paley Museum for my look back at how the Super Bowl Halftime Show evolved from an afterthought to music's premier showcase, with excerpts from the best, worst and most controversial Halftime Show performances of all time www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

27.01.2026 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Oh yes, I'll be showing clips from both the In Living Color Super Halftime Party, and the official "Winter Magic" Halftime Show that aired on CBS that year

27.01.2026 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Rocked the World Join Paley curator Jason Lynch for a look back at how the Halftime Show evolved from spotlighting college marching bands to becoming musicโ€™s premier showcase for the industryโ€™s biggest superstars, inc...

If you are in NYC on Thurs, swing by the Paley Museum for my look back at how the Super Bowl Halftime Show evolved from an afterthought to music's premier showcase, with excerpts from the best, worst and most controversial Halftime Show performances of all time www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

27.01.2026 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I'm putting the finishing touches on my Super Bowl Halftime Show Conversation, and I'm so excited to share these halftime highlights (and lowlights) next Thursdayโ€”including several wild clips that you definitely have to see to believe. Hope to see you there! www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

23.01.2026 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm putting the finishing touches on my Super Bowl Halftime Show Conversation, and I'm so excited to share these halftime highlights (and lowlights) next Thursdayโ€”including several wild clips that you definitely have to see to believe. Hope to see you there! www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

23.01.2026 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Tribe Has Spoken: An Evening with Jeff Probst and Survivor 50 Castaways Join many of your favorite Survivor 50 castaways, including Aubry Bracco, Cirie Fields, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Ozzy Lusth, and Benjamin "Coachโ€ Wade, for a special reception celebrating this lan...

And we'll kick it off with a big event on Feb. 24 featuring Jeff Probst and several of the Survivor 50 castaways www.paleycenter.org/events/paley...

22.01.2026 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Survivor In celebration of Survivorโ€™s landmark 50th season, which premieres on February 25, The Paley Museum in collaboration with CBS, Pluto TV and Amazon MGM Studios is presenting a dynamic, immersive exhibi...

We just announced our next big Paley exhibit, celebrating 50 seasons of Survivor. Coming next month! www.paleycenter.org/events/paley...

22.01.2026 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, How the Super Bowl Halftime Show rocked the World, which will be held on January 29 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, How the Super Bowl Halftime Show rocked the World, which will be held on January 29 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

Weโ€™ve set my next three Conversation with a Curator talks at Paley. On Thurs 1/29, Iโ€™ll look at how the Super Bowl Halftime Show became musicโ€™s premier showcase, and screen some of the most unforgettable (& controversial) Halftime Show performances of all time www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

14.01.2026 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, And the Winner Isโ€ฆ Why We Love the Oscars, which will be held on March 12 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, And the Winner Isโ€ฆ Why We Love the Oscars, which will be held on March 12 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

And on Thurs 3/12, Iโ€™ll discuss the evolution of the Oscars ceremony and look back at the most memorableโ€”as well as some of the most infamousโ€”Academy Awards moments of all time (and yes, that includes the Rob Lowe/Snow White performance) www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

14.01.2026 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, Celebrating the Super Bowlโ€™s Most Memorable Commercials, which will be held on February 5 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, Celebrating the Super Bowlโ€™s Most Memorable Commercials, which will be held on February 5 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

A week later, on Thurs 2/5, Iโ€™ll celebrate the Super Bowlโ€™s most memorable commercials, show some of the best (and worst) Super Bowl ads of all time and preview which of this yearโ€™s commercials could join the pantheon www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

14.01.2026 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, How the Super Bowl Halftime Show rocked the World, which will be held on January 29 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

A promo for my Conversation with a Curator talk, How the Super Bowl Halftime Show rocked the World, which will be held on January 29 at 4 pm at The Paley Museum in NYC.

Weโ€™ve set my next three Conversation with a Curator talks at Paley. On Thurs 1/29, Iโ€™ll look at how the Super Bowl Halftime Show became musicโ€™s premier showcase, and screen some of the most unforgettable (& controversial) Halftime Show performances of all time www.paleycenter.org/events/conve...

14.01.2026 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
HBO Max renews The Pitt for a third season ahead of the Season 2 debut

HBO Max renews The Pitt for a third season ahead of the Season 2 debut

Season 2 of The Pitt is just as incredible as Season 1 was, so this is very welcome news indeed

08.01.2026 03:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0