CBS Building
CBS Building
3.5
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Neighbourhood: Midtown
This is the iconic New York that so many visitors imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the affordable to the ultra-fancy. Visit the Rockefeller Center to experience towering Art Deco grandeur, and foodies will love the busy restaurants that stay open late in Koreatown. After dark, Midtown calms down a bit, but at any time of day or night it still feels 100% New York.
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- 5th Ave / 53rd St • 4 min walk
- 47–50 Sts – Rockefeller Center • 5 min walk
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Long Island, NY16,122 contributions
July 2018 • Friends
This building is very fancy and modern looking. Decor in and out has very clean lines. I visited a friend who worked here as a meteorologist. Many different news programs are broadcasted here.
Written 25 November 2018
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PTF16
Westwood, MA20 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
If it's your thing, you can be on TV live from "Military Island" (it's a traffic island in Time Square) during the morning broadcast of the Good Morning America Show.
The day we were there, Robin Roberts made her re-appearance after suffering a significant setback from cancer. She was very inspiring to say the least.
Very interesting to watch the studio staff coordinating cameras and time count-downs after commercials. Also, watching the cast broadcast live helps one appreciate the talent it takes to do what they do, day in and day out.
The day we were there, Robin Roberts made her re-appearance after suffering a significant setback from cancer. She was very inspiring to say the least.
Very interesting to watch the studio staff coordinating cameras and time count-downs after commercials. Also, watching the cast broadcast live helps one appreciate the talent it takes to do what they do, day in and day out.
Written 25 February 2013
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Nashville_Daniel
Nashville, Tennessee, United States71 contributions
Nov 2011 • Business
Mostly all offices and hallways, but you never know who you will run into in this building
Written 28 November 2011
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Vickie H
Wake Forest, NC51 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
We did not tour the building but got up one morning at oh-dark thirty and made our way to the outside of the studio to see CBS Morning show. We got to meet Matt,Hoda and Savannah. It was soooooo much fun......It was like being at a ballgame without the game.......We were even seen by our folks in NC. It was ONE of the highlights of our trip. Worth the early morning!!!!!
Written 15 May 2017
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,257 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
The building itself is really nothing special, just another example of a fairly ugly concrete structure in a city full of such examples. Certainly not worth going out of your way to visit, and really not even worth the effort to photograph. Perhaps it's more interesting inside, but quite challenging to gain entry without some kind of invitation or other permission.
Written 23 June 2015
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Allan S
New York City, NY7,083 contributions
May 2015
This may be an important buiding to CBS but to look at it from the outside it is just the appearance of a movie theater marquee. If there was not a sign on the building you would just pass it by and never give a second tought but it is important.
Written 17 August 2015
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Tom J
London, UK1,850 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
If you're in the area it'd be rude not to stop by the CBS building. See plenty of times on TV it is certainly slightly different to be stood in front of it.
Written 6 May 2015
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mishywishy1967
Winterville, NC108 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
If you've never seen or want to see a David Letterman taping, this is where to go. It's a good time with a couple caveats...get there EARLY (seating in the theater is dependent upon your place in line), bring a jacket/sweater b/c it's COLD in there (Dave doesn't like to get hot under the lights), go to the bathroom before you get in line (they will not let you out of line or out of your seat in the theater to go) and no signs, food (including a snack), camera, photo taking (even w/ your phone) and drinks. They are hardcore. They MEAN these rules. I have seen people escorted out. Just follow the rules.
Written 7 April 2013
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mishywishy1967
Winterville, NC108 contributions
Sept 2012 • Friends
Really neat to see taping of real talk show (even if you are not particularly in love with Anderson Cooper). It is a small studio so you are never far away from the stage (you are actually practically on it, so dress like you want to see yourself on tv because you will be). There is a LOT of clapping on command and the taping takes 3 plus hours so be prepared. Good time.
Written 10 September 2012
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Robert B
Norfolk, VA4,987 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It’s potluck if you get a seat and there is a long line but the sound and lights are impressive and just being in the Ed Sullivan theater is great.
Our shoe in the Late Show studio was a Comedy Hour that was well worth the wait and the potential for being an n National TV.
For this shoe there was no band or Stephen Colbert
Our shoe in the Late Show studio was a Comedy Hour that was well worth the wait and the potential for being an n National TV.
For this shoe there was no band or Stephen Colbert
Written 12 May 2019
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