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

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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[@peterrex8191]

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

[@robyndavis3043]

Plus, they’re also nasty!

[@jets1339]

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

[@altenirjosesilva3920]

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

[@Allenryan819]

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]

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

[@vincentgoupil180]

But can he say buttafuoco three times fast without smirking ?

[@jaredleemease]

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. 🕺🏻🐕

[@larrygrasso6032]

Tom, you're still the best.

[@lorifrederick2367]

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.

[@rekofi]

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

[@heathermichael3987]

🎉🎉🎉🎉yea , a holiday tour ❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄❤️❤️

[@heathermichael3987]

Thank you to the patrons ❤️Happy holidays 🎄🎉

[@Rottwiler44]

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.

[@valeriewood5515]

Ty Tom very informative 😎🎅🏾🎄Happy Holidays ❗

[@rubenlaracuente8991]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ❤❤

[@PamK36]

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

[@paige8361]

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

[@angelicagaldos]

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

[@cristinaFAPSS]

Thx Tom ❤ Happy holidays

[@txsphere]

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

[@Journeys-travelwithme]

thanks for filming it...🎉nice tour😊

[@OrganNLou]

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

[@dissidentfairy4264]

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🧚‍♀

[@dissidentfairy4264]

Oh did I forget? The Rockefeller Center is cool too:-)

[@frankiequintero4007]

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

[@MikeP2055]

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.

[@chepo1956]

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.

[@Harry_16710]

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

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

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

[@erickjerland1281]

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

[@derrickpina5128]

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

[@vincentgoupil180]

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

[@tomdulski6616]

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.

[@maggieklara5884]

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

[@robyndavis3043]

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

[@josephprimavera2545]

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

[@edflaherty1887]

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]

You are obviously un-American…stay home.

[@NiKiMa023]

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

[@elizavetaromanova9650]

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

[@mache2784]

This one is for the books!

[@annchambers5739]

Wonderful! Happy Holidays

[@DiscoverHudsonValley]

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 👍💯

[@paultarantino8862]

Such great work, Tom!!!

[@picklesandcheese25]

parfait pooh 😘

[@trevorderry6787]

Aye Tommy Christmas 🎄

[@undefined40]

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

[@tomcarl8021]

Seth Meyers is repugnant.

[@asdfjsk11]

please tom do turtle bay

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

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😂

[@darryljorden9177]

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).

[@AthlogicStatguy]

Tom is the 🐐

[@Christina24life]

I miss Eric

[@naydenlover]

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

[@jstantongood5474]

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

[@jstantongood5474]

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

[@lunabouch]

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

[@heatherknisley4194]

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

[@QuickFinishPR]

Feliz Navidad Tom!!

[@nevincaulfield]

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

[@dmcweb823]

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

[@eugenedimitrov]

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

[@june_keke]

Great video!!! Keep em coming!

[@namret12]

That’s for the info bud!

[@mohammadjawidnoorulhaq873]

Merry Christmas Tom.

[@sopdox]

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]

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

[@matthaffner9920]

Well done! I know feel super informed 👍🏻

[@scubadiva666]

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

[@vincentgoupil180]

Das ez funnier then 6 upside down

[@LordsChamber]

nice!

[@dorothymcquilty9064]

You are the best . Australia

[@letsseewhatelse6086]

Siiiiiick!

[@eugenedimitrov]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@conner53]

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

[@saberrajindrall4871]

I love this channel and Tommy