Times Square

Electrifying, visceral, and vibrant, New York City´s Time Square is truly unlike any other place in the world.

The infinitely famous entertainment hub has earned its reputation as the quintessential icon of urbanity. In this captivating program, uncover the complex history behind this celebrated intersection - from its pre-war grandeur to the dangerous and seedy period of the ´70s and ´80s and finally to the area´s controversial rehabilitation and commercialization in the early 1990s. Discover the fascinating technology behind some of the most eye-catching advertisements that have appeared in Times Square throughout the years and find out how the legendary New Year´s Eve celebrations first began back in 1904.

Join THE HISTORY CHANNEL for a mesmerizing journey to the "Crossroads of the World" at the juncture of Broadway and Seventh Avenue.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 4 September, 2006