NYC's Times Square is Jammed with History (and Tourists)

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2021
  • Tom Delgado shows you around Times Square in Manhattan, New York, talking about the history of this intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. He talks about Broadway theaters, the Robert Durst murders, the NY Times and other parts of history there. Shot by Stewie Vill.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 237

  • @ericdudley4169
    @ericdudley4169 2 роки тому +26

    My God bro, your knowledge of my hometown is unparalleled!

  • @jcbyia4325
    @jcbyia4325 2 роки тому +52

    Nothing like a new tomdnyc video 🔥

  • @rfarebrother
    @rfarebrother 2 роки тому +4

    Never knew the difference between Broadway, off Broadway, and off off Broadway. The number of seats huh. Thanks bro.

  • @seant666
    @seant666 2 роки тому +16

    Was wondering today when a new vid would be up and here we are....!

  • @guauo6414
    @guauo6414 Рік тому +2

    Dude u are the best. U deserve a PHD in NY history and geography. U r the best.

  • @goodfellaB
    @goodfellaB 2 роки тому +28

    Tom, you’re a gift to us all! Keep it up

  • @evancortez2
    @evancortez2 2 роки тому +14

    That fake monk sound effect gives me the heebie jeebies - I'm glad this is the only video that has it

  • @janicesanders9981
    @janicesanders9981 2 роки тому +36

    So nice your subscribers are growing Tom...you deserve it..

  • @seant666
    @seant666 2 роки тому +6

    I was first in Times Square in 1981, was in NYC to see The Clash, and it was bloody dangerous!

    • @JNYC212
      @JNYC212 2 роки тому

      Even NYorker didn't go to Times Square during those days....

  • @newyorkvisionary
    @newyorkvisionary 2 роки тому +2

    I got to tour the Paramount building extensively, such a cool building! Those clocks at the top are massive. Got to see them from the inside. One one of the upper floors they were redoing there was still stained glass in one of the windows that looked like it was from a church. Can’t imagine how old it was!

  • @richardporter154
    @richardporter154 2 роки тому +4

    I work in Times Square and I appreciate all that you taught us today.

  • @w.robertjohnson558
    @w.robertjohnson558 2 роки тому +1

    Baada Boom! Baada Bam! Baada Bang! You, Sir, are not only a real hoot, but a Didactic Hoot, to boot! Once lived in Manhattan. However, once I managed to escape with my life back in Spring '98, my romance with New York City had waned exponentially over the years. But, mah brotha, your intoxicating 'teaching trips' have a fired a reawakening-fondness for dear ol' Gotham. Yup! Your incredible humor, passion and electricity serve you well! Rock On!

  • @royalclipper5382
    @royalclipper5382 5 місяців тому +1

    The Paramount Theatre is where they had the premiere for the movie Love Me Tender, starring Elvis Presley.

  • @sethbottmusic780
    @sethbottmusic780 2 роки тому +24

    I just found your videos! I love them, Tom! And love your sense of humor! You were killing me by the end of the video with your "fake monk alert" spottings! lol

    • @jennyv8339
      @jennyv8339 2 роки тому

      How many fake monks per sq mile?

  • @Mrbeahz1
    @Mrbeahz1 Рік тому +1

    I really liked the Tuvan throat singing that you dubbed in when there was a "Monk Alert". Very clever.

  • @indigoroots
    @indigoroots 2 роки тому +5

    I remember all the porn shops, porn theaters, pimps, prostitutes, and drug dealers in the 1970's. Those were the good old days. Forget about Disney.

    • @MaShcode
      @MaShcode 2 роки тому +1

      There were also a lot of small indie and art house theaters among the XXX and peep shows. Many film makers perfected their craft in the crossroads.

    • @lyndamclean6786
      @lyndamclean6786 2 роки тому

      Lol they would be plus Studio 54

  • @eclecticsoul91
    @eclecticsoul91 2 роки тому +10

    Very informative videos. The views are great including you.

  • @Justin-qf9ip
    @Justin-qf9ip 2 роки тому +3

    Thumbnail: wocka wocka wocka wocka!!!

  • @jeffreycoy
    @jeffreycoy Рік тому +1

    So many people talk smack online about Times Square but I love it. Best time to see Times Square is when it snows. I wish MTV went back to VJ format and broadcast live there again but without Carson Dorky or boy bands.

  • @bobkish824
    @bobkish824 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for showing the old Paramount Theater! Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin used to sell out the Paramount back in the day, and lines would stretch around the block.

  • @ActionKid
    @ActionKid 2 роки тому +17

    The whole time I was taking pictures and video in Father Duffy Square? Madness! I should start making farting cat videos now.

    • @FrenchRiviera4K
      @FrenchRiviera4K 2 роки тому +4

      😄

    • @christthelord91
      @christthelord91 2 роки тому +1

      Cool. Action kid. Nice showing support to a fellow UA-camr!

    • @IntendJOY
      @IntendJOY 2 роки тому

      Yeah. But you only walk. Cat farting is too much work for you.

  • @patricksanders858
    @patricksanders858 Рік тому

    The rounding error at Durst is mind-blowing!

  • @evancortez2
    @evancortez2 2 роки тому +5

    FYI Broadway shows start up again in September (unless we have another lockdown), you can go online and get those Phantom of the Opera tickets now! Or get them on the day of at the TKTS booth!

  • @constance480
    @constance480 2 роки тому +10

    Love love love your videos! You need your own travel show.

  • @MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad
    @MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad 2 роки тому +6

    a great video, I long for the day I can get back to New York, thanks for another great tour

  • @Rideshare-Lisa
    @Rideshare-Lisa 2 роки тому +5

    I actually was in Times Square today because I went to NJ. I stay away from Manhattan as much as possible! I drove through there as fast as I could which was about 2-3 miles per hour , normal Manhattan speed limit!! 😂😂 Sometimes I wonder why don't I just leave the car at home!! :)

  • @jrod8574
    @jrod8574 2 роки тому +10

    How could you not love this content? Lmao! 👍😎👍

  • @geoffreyselvage1673
    @geoffreyselvage1673 2 роки тому +6

    Glad that you're back Tom.

  • @mikedrown2721
    @mikedrown2721 2 роки тому +11

    When the cat raised his butt and farted in your face! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 You the man Tom 😂

  • @alk61695
    @alk61695 19 днів тому

    The Paramount building also hosted the old Paramount Theatre. Hard Rock now has a replica marquee. Also don't give away the secret of the best bathroom in Times Square, aka, the Marriott.

  • @patricksanders858
    @patricksanders858 Рік тому

    He's talking about shipping captains setting their clocks accurately for safe travel on the open sea. This started in Greenwich, England where the Prime Meridian was also based. A ship's clock that was inaccurate by mere minutes would find themselves hundreds of miles off course.

  • @Cmickey46
    @Cmickey46 2 роки тому +19

    So informative love it Tom.

  • @erickjerland1281
    @erickjerland1281 2 роки тому +7

    I visited Times Square one
    month ago. I like the way it looks at night. NY is very exciting!

  • @jimmysarmiento7742
    @jimmysarmiento7742 2 роки тому +1

    Overall great videos!! but this one had me rolling with the "Fake Monk Alerts" LOL!!!

  • @1wigglywotsit
    @1wigglywotsit 2 роки тому +6

    Where is Phil?

  • @diannewhalen4870
    @diannewhalen4870 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you for another great historical/educational tour, Tom! 🍎🗽🚕🎭

  • @kymmcl8435
    @kymmcl8435 2 роки тому +1

    I will always love NYC

  • @pmeehan_3
    @pmeehan_3 2 роки тому

    I love how those guys behind you were fascinated by the pigeon.

  • @rugratjm
    @rugratjm 2 роки тому +1

    Tom, just saw you in Billions!, Very Cool!

    • @adrilyst5
      @adrilyst5 2 роки тому

      The show? Which episode ?

  • @iamtheimagedoctor
    @iamtheimagedoctor 2 роки тому +1

    And don't forget that George M. Cohen wrote "Give My Regards to Broadway" ("Remember me to Herald Square...) Heading to NYC in October and will follow in your footsteps. Keep up the fun!... My wife is getting sick of me saying to her "How you doin' Phil?"

  • @vjeff777
    @vjeff777 2 роки тому +7

    Love your content and sense of humor dude. Top of the line lol
    #besttourguide

  • @jenns8696
    @jenns8696 2 роки тому +3

    👍🏼You didn’t get cussed today 👍🏼 I was in NY the weekend of June 19th. We stayed in Times Square. I had a run in with the cd guys and a monk lady. Going back in November. Will stay in Chelsea then. Hoping that area will be a little calmer 🤞🏼

  • @nanwilder2853
    @nanwilder2853 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations on upping your whole Presentation game, compared to a few months ago!
    You came across as confident without being cocky, and your delivery was consistently paced, instead of manic... I appreciated your stopping, to face the camera/audience while speaking-rather than talking over your shoulder while speed-walking. Since you let us have some breathing room, I was able to process your stories, for a change. (And fully expect to remember Father Duffy Square). Oh, and thank you as well, for not eating while perched upon a pile of garbage bags on the street. Way to Class it up, Tom!

  • @watchxfiles
    @watchxfiles 2 роки тому +1

    You so good. Hopefully you earning for your information. Living upstate I enjoy seeing the city with your walks better than actually being there

  • @PureNapture
    @PureNapture 2 роки тому +3

    You thumbs downing Starbucks took me out 😂

  • @sjmazzoli
    @sjmazzoli 2 роки тому +3

    instant classic...i haven't even seen it

  • @conniedelio
    @conniedelio 2 роки тому +7

    Sensational as always, Tom. Stay well.

  • @DanRustle
    @DanRustle 2 роки тому +2

    another banger of a tour Tom.

  • @thecrimedog8424
    @thecrimedog8424 2 роки тому +1

    Going to NYC for the first time in November. Hopefully we can run into you.

  • @dwight681
    @dwight681 2 роки тому

    Loving this stuff... keep it goin'

  • @AmbienceSpeakers
    @AmbienceSpeakers 2 роки тому

    Very infomative ! Thanks for sharing.

  • @lindascan99
    @lindascan99 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Tom!

  • @andrewkidd2707
    @andrewkidd2707 Рік тому

    Great vid as always from Tom

  • @vondelpark8141
    @vondelpark8141 2 роки тому +1

    Geweldig!

  • @enjoylife6969
    @enjoylife6969 2 роки тому

    Great content!!!!

  • @AmbroseChamberpot
    @AmbroseChamberpot 2 роки тому +2

    thanks for sharing this hidden gem

  • @julianrodriguez661
    @julianrodriguez661 2 роки тому

    23:09😂 lol sometimes the b-rolls are the best parts of the video

  • @patricksanders858
    @patricksanders858 Рік тому

    Hey! I'm a Knickerbocker! My Dutch ancestor was a Van Valkenburger! No wonder I love NY!

  • @cirocobama
    @cirocobama 2 роки тому

    Dude you’re simply amazing! Thank you SO much

  • @therealhannahlee
    @therealhannahlee 2 роки тому +2

    The thumbnail is fantastic. 🤣 Great tour as always!

  • @harryjamessmithmusic7762
    @harryjamessmithmusic7762 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect, Tom!

  • @cchristina00
    @cchristina00 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely addicted to your videos!👌🏻

  • @juanitagarces656
    @juanitagarces656 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Tom. 😁✌️🇺🇸

  • @ba611
    @ba611 Рік тому

    Great Channel Tom! I love it!!

  • @paulmcdonough1093
    @paulmcdonough1093 2 роки тому

    Great vid Tom

  • @davidematerazzi4297
    @davidematerazzi4297 2 роки тому

    Great content, great personality, great knowledge. Keep it going! Ciao from Italy!

  • @pepsiq11965
    @pepsiq11965 2 роки тому +1

    I live in NY and I have never met friends in Times Sq. Love your videos though. I was also an extra in the movie Times Sq in 1980 I was a kid.
    lol

  • @andrasszerencses
    @andrasszerencses 6 місяців тому

    Amazing, full of great information!

  • @eth39232
    @eth39232 2 роки тому +1

    Durst's friend Berman was from an interesting Las Vegas family.

  • @leiac98
    @leiac98 2 роки тому

    I love your vids and love NYC...

  • @beergod40oz12
    @beergod40oz12 2 роки тому

    Can't wait until you hit 50k. Great, informative information. Keep it up 👍

  • @mlryap6345
    @mlryap6345 2 роки тому

    New vid from TomD! My week's complete.

  • @momslasaumure8959
    @momslasaumure8959 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos Tom, i learn a lot about the city i love the most. Always a great moment, greetings from France.

  • @gibranward6945
    @gibranward6945 Рік тому +1

    Great information 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @Andrew-cg2zl
    @Andrew-cg2zl Рік тому +1

    great video

  • @thecrimedog8424
    @thecrimedog8424 2 роки тому

    Anything cool to visit in NYC on Halloween this year. Thank you. Love your videos!

  • @jazrealpretty9383
    @jazrealpretty9383 2 роки тому

    I remember when he said he was going to do all of the squares! Love it ❤️ I really loved the red hook video also!

  • @antonnovo695
    @antonnovo695 2 роки тому +3

    "Fake Monk Alert" lmao

  • @irenelacour3486
    @irenelacour3486 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this tour because I will never get a chance to go t go to New York. Love the way you explain all of the old and new

  • @davewiper574
    @davewiper574 2 роки тому

    Great guy fantastic information I’m a new fan , keep up the good work, from the Isle of Wight England

  • @JPM2k22
    @JPM2k22 2 роки тому +1

    Love how u always lay down like your sleeping towards the end of your videos lol

  • @marrettus9927
    @marrettus9927 2 роки тому

    I love your videos! Im from Sweden , Sundsvall up north. I really love NY been there once 2017. I would love to come back once i can afford it and truly travel the manhattan. Especially after watching your videos. Keep it up my favourites! 🇸🇪🇺🇲

  • @DansPiratelife
    @DansPiratelife 2 роки тому +2

    So fking AWESOME!!!

  • @asadazmat6957
    @asadazmat6957 11 місяців тому

    Love ❤ you Tom

  • @sanjon11
    @sanjon11 2 роки тому

    Times Square - "Highest concentration of 'fanny packs'" ... giggle :)

  • @hottestentertainment1977
    @hottestentertainment1977 2 роки тому +1

    Always enjoying your vlog from.bali...indonesia. Interesting fact about where the name of times square came from...you are full of knowledge ☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍keep up the good work...I feel like I was there with you...

  • @woop2235
    @woop2235 2 роки тому

    I miss the 90s when TRL was there!!! MTV babeee😉🥰😉

  • @KelvinR79
    @KelvinR79 2 роки тому +1

    1:30 mins into the video….and LIKE!!! Great vid!! New subscriber too! 👍🏼

  • @bobodobalina
    @bobodobalina 2 роки тому +1

    I love the magnificent and mighty USA Everything is so intriguing

  • @geargeekpdx3566
    @geargeekpdx3566 4 місяці тому

    Tom, great stuff man. I am researching a documentary centered in Times Square. If i get any actual production cash I"ll come find you!

  • @DesimaVEBO
    @DesimaVEBO 2 роки тому

    Don't know why but Everytime I open UA-cam I deeply hope there's a new video from you dear tom.

  • @steini6771
    @steini6771 2 роки тому

    Best Tour Guide EVER!

  • @maxstewart635
    @maxstewart635 Рік тому

    Practicall informative useful 👌 👍👏💯📡🤔

  • @88detour
    @88detour 2 роки тому +2

    No wonder the Viacom building is so tough to spot....It's a concrete brutalist building surrounded by better looking art deco and modernist structures.

  • @stevetaylormynewyorkcity9728
    @stevetaylormynewyorkcity9728 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent again Tom. I knew most of what you talked about but you enlightened me with some pretty good obscure stories too. Also, great advice telling people never to accept anything being handed out around there. Also also, those fake ass monks were sure out in force that day! Ha ha

  • @MrRp25
    @MrRp25 2 роки тому +2

    I took a Theatre District tour a few years ago
    Interesting

  • @ignaciojauregui2057
    @ignaciojauregui2057 2 роки тому +1

    5:47 "thrown in a river in Texas" and the kid the in background leaves!

  • @LorenIpsum75
    @LorenIpsum75 2 роки тому

    I've discovered a new NYC blog! Thumbs up hit! 😎

  • @MrRezRising
    @MrRezRising 2 роки тому

    I stop playing xbox, turn on YT, and see this.
    And the first building is The Knickerbocker Hotel, which had a Nathan's Hot Dogs in it for many years.
    In 1985, it had Tron and Ms Pac Man video games, where I began my little hobby.
    Full circle, 36 years apart.
    No mention of Oscar Hammerstein?
    Some names I remember well: Playland, Howard Johnsons, Tad's Steakhouse, and Show World Center (last one is gross and on 8th ave, but it's in GTA 4 kinda)
    Btw, Ghosts of 42nd Street is a great history book.

  • @lujack913
    @lujack913 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the monk alerts. 😂