A Tour of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree... and Other Stuff

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  • čas přidán 20. 12. 2023
  • Tom Delgado gives you a tour of Rockefeller Center, talking about its history, architecture, and art. He also tells you the story of the famous Christmas tree and Radio City Music Hall. Shot by Cameron Burton and music by Shakir Standley.
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    Check out Great Fortune: The Epic Story of Rockefeller Center by Daniel Okrent - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...

Komentáře • 80

  • @peterrex8191
    @peterrex8191 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Love the fact that a fake monk is literally ripping people off in the beginning of your video! Four stars!

  • @jets1339
    @jets1339 Před 6 měsíci +25

    Hands down the best history tour’s👍 keep up the good work.

  • @altenirjosesilva3920
    @altenirjosesilva3920 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Dude, you did a great show on Rockefeller Center. Congratulations. Next stop: Apollo Theater! I hope so. 👏👏👏

  • @PamK36
    @PamK36 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Hey Tom, come to Detroit there is a Diego Rivera mural at the art museum.

  • @Rottwiler44
    @Rottwiler44 Před 6 měsíci +3

    11:16 Ay, there it is!! I worked on getting the Saks 5th Ave display up and running. It was one hell of a project.

  • @jaredleemease
    @jaredleemease Před 6 měsíci +10

    Thank you Tom. Great way to explore the Rockefeller center. Thank you for the close up shots of the exterior artwork of the buildings architectural details. Happy holidays. 🕺🏻🐕

  • @Harry_16710
    @Harry_16710 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yes, Tom's knowledge is unparalleled, but his faces REALLY make these videos🤣🤣

  • @mache2784
    @mache2784 Před 6 měsíci +3

    This one is for the books!

  • @erickjerland1281
    @erickjerland1281 Před 6 měsíci +1

    New York is the major leagues. I saw the Christmas spectacular last year at Radio City with Rocketes it was an amazing show.

  • @rekofi
    @rekofi Před 6 měsíci +7

    This is my favorite tour - Appreciate all the research you must have done. Happy Holidays!

  • @lorifrederick2367
    @lorifrederick2367 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Merry Christmas to you! About 15 years ago, we visited friends from Mt Vernon. One was a member of a private club in Rock Cntr. We took an elevator way up in one of those blogs. There was an outside balcony. I was outside there for a while looking down at the tree, all the ppl, Radio City, St Patrick's, etc. It was so quiet on that balcony, couldn't hear any noise at all from the street. It was a really cool experience.

  • @Allenryan819
    @Allenryan819 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Tom was smart going on the weekday because if it was a weekend oh boy he would’ve never gotten anywhere close to the tree! Unfortunately, it was never like that when I was a kid. And Tom has officially become a New Yorker by saying the legendary, New York phrase “NOT-fuh-NUT-in” so as a native New Yorker, I christen him.😂

    • @MikeP2055
      @MikeP2055 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Hahaha, awesome. That phrase has always confused me a little, but I love it.

    • @vincentgoupil180
      @vincentgoupil180 Před 6 měsíci +2

      But can he say buttafuoco three times fast without smirking ?

  • @chepo1956
    @chepo1956 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Mi amigo Tom Delgado! Gusto en verte mi panita. Haven't seen you in a while man! I always enjoy your videos. So much knowledge.

  • @harryjamessmithmusic7762
    @harryjamessmithmusic7762 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Perfect! Happy Holidays, Tom! Greetings from the EU!

  • @MikeP2055
    @MikeP2055 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This was so good! I absolutely love Art Deco and have always been fascinated with Rockefeller Center. I'm embarrassed to admit that I had no idea it included 14 buildings! I learned a lot from this one, baby.
    The title card shot at ~1:00 is incredible, hahaha. Well done, Cam! The entire video was beautifully shot.
    Edit: I wonder how old the average Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is? As a dirty, tree-hugging, Phish-loving, Utah hippie, it kinda bums me out that those big ole beautiful trees are felled each year.
    C'est la vie, I suppose.

  • @AthlogicStatguy
    @AthlogicStatguy Před 6 měsíci +1

    Tom is the 🐐

  • @maggieklara5884
    @maggieklara5884 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hope you get lots of turkey 🦃 for Christmas. Have a great holiday.

  • @paige8361
    @paige8361 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I'm there right now! If I ever run into you can I have a hug? Love you Tom! ❤

  • @sopdox
    @sopdox Před 6 měsíci +1

    I work across the way from Rock Center. A coworkers used to work for Rock Center’s management company. One of his responsibilities was taking a helicopter ride and identifying potential trees for the Rockefeller Christmas tree. Two trees are cut down each year. The primary and a backup in case something happens to the primary tree. Trees on private property are purchased and sometimes donated by the owners. I’m pretty sure saplings are planted in their place.

    • @bansheebot2
      @bansheebot2 Před 6 měsíci

      Watched a NY walker video that showed the family that donated this years tree. Also showed how they set up the tree.

  • @DiscoverHudsonValley
    @DiscoverHudsonValley Před 6 měsíci

    The History aspect of this video is my favorite part; som really fun tidbits in here about Rockefeller Center that I didn’t know about and I used to work there haha. Cheers 👍💯

  • @heathermichael3987
    @heathermichael3987 Před 6 měsíci +3

    🎉🎉🎉🎉yea , a holiday tour ❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄❤️❤️

  • @angelicagaldos
    @angelicagaldos Před 6 měsíci +2

    Awesome video Tom. I was there when I was 8 months old. I'll add it to my list when I go back.

  • @elizavetaromanova9650
    @elizavetaromanova9650 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I haven’t seen the video yet, just here to press like

  • @robyndavis3043
    @robyndavis3043 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hope y’all have a wonderful Xmas and New Years!

  • @frankiequintero4007
    @frankiequintero4007 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎄🎉

  • @larrygrasso6032
    @larrygrasso6032 Před 6 měsíci

    Tom, you're still the best.

  • @naydenlover
    @naydenlover Před 4 měsíci

    I thought I knew Rockefeller but you taught me so much and made me laugh love this!!!

  • @valeriewood5515
    @valeriewood5515 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ty Tom very informative 😎🎅🏾🎄Happy Holidays ❗

  • @darryljorden9177
    @darryljorden9177 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey, I've read that book, Okrent's “Great Fortune” (1:30). Very comprehensive telling of the Rockefeller Center story, even though it contains a fanciful tale about how you can't see the Statue of Liberty from the Top of the Rock due to the Empire State Building being in the way (not true).

  • @june_keke
    @june_keke Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video!!! Keep em coming!

  • @OrganNLou
    @OrganNLou Před 6 měsíci +1

    These little videos are SO FUN!!! Please keep making them! I love the humor and the history lessons!!!

  • @Journeys-travelwithme
    @Journeys-travelwithme Před 6 měsíci

    thanks for filming it...🎉nice tour😊

  • @cristinaFAPSS
    @cristinaFAPSS Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thx Tom ❤
    Happy holidays

  • @paultarantino8862
    @paultarantino8862 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Such great work, Tom!!!

  • @trevorderry6787
    @trevorderry6787 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Aye Tommy Christmas 🎄

  • @tomdulski6616
    @tomdulski6616 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Would love to see a video on the people who clog up Broadway and canal with their fake bags and and why that's allowed to happen.

  • @dmcweb823
    @dmcweb823 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Had no idea Rockefeller Center was so interesting. Great work, Tom!

  • @QuickFinishPR
    @QuickFinishPR Před 6 měsíci +2

    Feliz Navidad Tom!!

  • @josephprimavera2545
    @josephprimavera2545 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video. Always learn a lot and get a good vibe. Happy Holidays!

  • @annchambers5739
    @annchambers5739 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wonderful! Happy Holidays

  • @mohammadjawidnoorulhaq873
    @mohammadjawidnoorulhaq873 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Merry Christmas Tom.

  • @matthaffner9920
    @matthaffner9920 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well done! I know feel super informed 👍🏻

  • @lunabouch
    @lunabouch Před 5 měsíci

    Happy New Year Tom. Thanks for a great Rockefeller review👏🏻👏🏻

  • @rubenlaracuente8991
    @rubenlaracuente8991 Před 6 měsíci +1

    LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ❤❤

  • @eugenedimitrov
    @eugenedimitrov Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Tom! What's up? Happy New year to you and your family!!!

  • @deirdrerosesharples7453
    @deirdrerosesharples7453 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great story, never knew the history of the tree, very funny story, here I love your tree you have in your backyard.... could I have it please lol😂

  • @txsphere
    @txsphere Před 6 měsíci +1

    I didn't want this, but it is what I got.

  • @dissidentfairy4264
    @dissidentfairy4264 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The American Radiator Building is also one of my favorites. I like the Woolworth Building too. I'd love to live in the penthouse at the top:-) The Chrysler Building is another beauty! You always make the tours fun:-) PS One of these days you're going to miscalculate that leap. Ouch! lol🧚‍♀

  • @LordsChamber
    @LordsChamber Před 6 měsíci +2

    nice!

  • @dorothymcquilty9064
    @dorothymcquilty9064 Před 4 měsíci

    You are the best . Australia

  • @nevincaulfield
    @nevincaulfield Před 6 měsíci

    I was there like 10 rows away at the MTV VMA’s, Kanye / Swift incident!

  • @namret12
    @namret12 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That’s for the info bud!

  • @letsseewhatelse6086
    @letsseewhatelse6086 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Siiiiiick!

  • @picklesandcheese25
    @picklesandcheese25 Před 6 měsíci +2

    parfait pooh 😘

  • @jstantongood5474
    @jstantongood5474 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent content . Poor Freda had to deal with that mans constant infidelity. It drove her nearly crazy.

  • @vincentgoupil180
    @vincentgoupil180 Před 6 měsíci +1

    9:04 yea Tomas, give us a tour of the Genitalia district around Clinton Street
    (vit das ol' monkey in the boat :)

  • @heatherknisley4194
    @heatherknisley4194 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Do you feel lucky to live in NYC? Have much success and happiness in the new year!

  • @eugenedimitrov
    @eugenedimitrov Před 6 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @asdfjsk11
    @asdfjsk11 Před 6 měsíci +1

    please tom do turtle bay

  • @scubadiva666
    @scubadiva666 Před 6 měsíci +2

    7:49 "Nein, nein, nein Hitler house…" Did I hear that right?

  • @derrickpina5128
    @derrickpina5128 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ironic that John Hughes the director collapsed and died a few blocks away.

  • @Christina24life
    @Christina24life Před 6 měsíci +1

    I miss Eric

  • @undefined40
    @undefined40 Před 6 měsíci +1

    SNL and Jimmy Fallon get mentioned, but not Seth Meyers :(

  • @edflaherty1887
    @edflaherty1887 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I see the grifters in the background with their costumes are at it shaking down the unsuspecting tourist ! NYC should get rid of these scammers !

    • @peterrex8191
      @peterrex8191 Před 6 měsíci +1

      You are obviously un-American…stay home.

    • @NiKiMa023
      @NiKiMa023 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I haven’t been to Rock Center this time of year in forever, so I was surprised to see the Grinch back there!

  • @jstantongood5474
    @jstantongood5474 Před 2 měsíci

    Franco was Franco, he wasn't a "fascist". Normally, it's called the Roman salute.

  • @saberrajindrall4871
    @saberrajindrall4871 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love this channel and Tommy

  • @conner53
    @conner53 Před 6 měsíci +4

    What brand of boots are you wearing. I want to get a pair. They look cool!