75 Rockefeller Plaza - Where Atlantic Records, Warner Communications and the New York Cosmos had their offices

Media Moguls of Midtown Walking Tour in New York

Small Group
Digital
120 minutes
English

You've all listened to music and watched TV but do you know who the people behind these culture shaping technologies were? How did they gain the courage to start companies like CBS, NBC, Warner Communications and Atlantic Records. What technology shifts played a part in bringing our entire library of entertainment into our pockets?

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Media Moguls of Midtown Walking Tour in New York

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Itinerary

CBS Building

We will discuss and learn about William Paley, the founder of CBS, how he shaped the company that shaped Television and Radio. We will also look at men like Clive Davis, Walter Yetnikoff and John Hammond who you may or may not know of who lead the world of music from behind the scenes for decades. They guided and managed the artists we all know and love today, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Billy Holiday, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Janis Joplin, just to name a few.

Rockefeller Center

In these buildings, people worked and decisions were made that have shaped our culture. From the invention of television and growth of radio to the foundations of American musical culture. Companies like Atlantic Records, NBC, Warner Brother Movies, the New York Cosmos, featuring Pele had offices in these buildings and exciting decisions were made there!

Times Square

We will visit several buildings on Broadway in Times Square where music history was made and we'll discuss the people who worked there and who currently work there and are shaping our entertainment landscape today!

Inclusions

  • my experience having worked in the entertainment businesses and interacting with the decision makers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • We will meet at the tree in front of 55 West 53rd Street, just off of 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas).

End Points

  • We end across the street from 1697 Broadway, The Ed Sullivan Theater where Stephen Colbert is currently recording his show.

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Operator

Ann McDermott