The 2011 PaleyFest, a fall television preview including screenings of over 20 new series along with panel discussions, kicks off Sept. 6 at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles.

The free week-long event, continuing through Sept. 12, begins each night with a party at 6 PM. A panel with network stars begins at 7 PM, followed by the screening.

Following Los Angeles, PaleyFest will play New York’s Paley Center for Media Sept 13-20. Receptions will be held from 6-6:30 PM, followed by the screening.

Among the series to be screened at PaleyFest are NBC’s “The Playboy Club,” starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy); NBC’s “Up All Night,” starring Christina Applegate (Sweet Charity); NBC’s “Free Agent,” starring Hank Azaria (Spamalot); CBS’ “Person of Interest,” starring Michael Emerson (Hedda Gabler); CBS’ “A Gifted Man,” featuring Patrick Wilson (The Full Monty), Jennifer Ehle (The Real Thing), Margo Martindale (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Pablo Schreiber (Awake and Sing!) and Raul Esparza (Taboo); ABC’s “Suburgatory,” starring Ana Gasteyer (Wicked); and Fox’s “I Hate My Teenage Daughter,” starring Tony winner Katie Finneran (Noises Off).

The Paley Center for Media is located at 465 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. For more information and to make reservations, visit www.paleycenter.org.

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