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Media Moguls of Midtown Walking Tour in New York
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Manhattan
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
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?
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
my experience having worked in the entertainment businesses and interacting with the decision makers
Meeting Points
Departure
55 W 53rd St
We will meet at the tree in front of 55 West 53rd Street, just off of 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas).
Return
1691 Broadway
We end across the street from 1697 Broadway, The Ed Sullivan Theater where Stephen Colbert is currently recording his show.
Itinerary
1
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.
20 minutes
2
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!
40 minutes
3
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!
40 minutes
4
Ed Sullivan Theater
Here .. The Beatles concurred America and music was forever changed!
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?
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
my experience having worked in the entertainment businesses and interacting with the decision makers
Meeting Points
Departure
55 W 53rd St
We will meet at the tree in front of 55 West 53rd Street, just off of 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas).
Return
1691 Broadway
We end across the street from 1697 Broadway, The Ed Sullivan Theater where Stephen Colbert is currently recording his show.
