Media Moguls of Midtown Walking Tour in New York


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: New York, New York

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

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?


What's Included

my experience having worked in the entertainment businesses and interacting with the decision makers


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 12 - 15
  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 90

Additional Info

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Ed Sullivan Theater
Here .. The Beatles concurred America and music was forever changed!

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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