Coming to America FILMING LOCATIONS Then and Now

[@markhewitt4307]

You did a great job lining up the shots!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot Mark!

[@stephenm8725]

yes the editing is top notch

[@lawnside82]

anyone notice the taxi WAS driving the wrong way down the one way almost hit a car going the right way...

[@djdutchy]

Yup, mighty handy with a camera!!

[@kornfreak78]

Coming to America will forever be my ALL TIME favorite comedy! Such a classic!

[@dianarendon5845]

Wow, how the 80s was a totally diffrent climate/enviroment, even in NYC. thanks for remrmbering this now classic film and revisiting the filiming sites after 30 plus years. Miss the 80s.

[@alexsdb9712]

The last full decade of real NYC

[@youngfase5]

More like especially in Nyc

[@bryansteele832]

My understanding is that during the 70s and the 80s NYC was a real legit shit hole.

[@rhysadams]

I stayed in the Waldorf Astoria just before it closed for renovation, just because of this film. They let us wander around the ballrooms, etc. It was truly amazing

[@NickP]

That's awesome!

[@LesterMoore]

I believe that Charles "Lucky" Luciano called the Waldorf Astoria "home" back in the day. $800.00 Per month (about $15,428.00 in today's money) was the rate back in 1932. Lucky had to grease the palm of the front clerk $200.00 per month ($3857.00 today) to keep it on the down low so as no one would know who really lived there.

[@tomwalsh6774]

You know when you see old historic sights from hundreds of years ago and you can't believe they've built over them.... same goes for things like McDowells! Places like that should have been saved for history!

[@VITAS874]

True. Very true.

[@VITAS874]

We should save it, as history as wonders around world...

[@nightanddaytraveler647]

I used to go to that Wendy's. They had the pictures from the movie up on their walls.

[@jk-474]

I used to live in Middle Village, I’m familiar with Woodhaven and Queens Boulevard as well! Used to go to the White Castle by QCM a bunch when I was a kid. Crazy seeing how much that whole stretch of Queens Blvd changed!

[@nightanddaytraveler647]

@@jk-474 oh yeah the good ol White Castle is hanging in there strong. Great memories of the area as a whole.

[@denniszenanywhere]

Me, too. It was my neighborhood. Lived three blocks away.

[@pegeman1510]

You not only filmed the exact locations, but also the exact month. Thanks this was awesome.

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot!

[@ETTe316]

I Agree Very Much! Excellent Job!

[@joseyeastwood]

Great vlog i actually met Sheri Headley who played lisa years ago she is actually from queens!!!! she was so nice and classy absolutely a classic movie.

[@NickP]

So cool! She seems like a lovely person. Thanks a lot!

[@geminiqueen3754]

@@NickP Shari graduated from Bayside High School in Queens with my older sister. My sister said back then she used to take modeling pictures and head shots. I guess Coming to America was her big break.

[@sourcecode6467]

The split screen then and now comparisons are excellent 👌

[@NickP]

Greatly appreciated!

[@gregstereus]

who's here because Coming to America is on Amazon Prime right now :D

[@MrEXtraRaw]

Not me..

[@Mikeyp1054]

Saw it in the uk last weekend,good follow up but like lots of follow ups not even close to being as good as the original due to hardly being in America.still a decent film though

[@kryptism]

Can't wait for Coming 2 America in March!

[@NickP]

Likewise!

[@BC-wz7rq]

me too, till i found out it wad rated pg13.....lame!!! should have mad the movie rated R

[@kryptism]

@@BC-wz7rq it was rated R at first, but l guess Eddie wanted this 1 a family movie. But l hope there is a unrated cut!

[@BC-wz7rq]

@@kryptism family movie? .....lmao it was never one to begin with....kinda weird Eddie did that

[@kryptism]

@@BC-wz7rq true!

[@jovialgent9963]

Mr. McDowell - "Son, I'm just gonna tell you this one time.... you wanna keep workin here, stay off the drugs!" 😂

[@NickP]

LOL

[@LadellTurner]

😂😂😂😂

[@dphighdog4]

Best comment 😂😂😂

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

He should have just minded his own business and stayed off the creepy criminal stalking as well

[@gslimm40]

😂 😂

[@danielgarza2385]

I’ve never clicked on something so fast in my life lol

[@NickP]

LOL Hope you enjoyed it

[@cesarpaez57]

Same hahahah!!

[@MiloneMoneyMindset]

One of my favorite Eddie Murphy videos! Such a funny movie. This was a fun one to watch nick!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot bud!.. Yeah, this is a great film. Classic

[@floydwalker37]

My Favorite Movie of all time! Thank You for the video!

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it... I'm a big fan of this movie too.. Thank you!

[@2011Savere]

Isn't it amazing to see those filming locations? I love it. Keep up the good work.

[@NickP]

It really is, and difficult to put the feeling into words. Thanks a lot, will do!

[@miky9619]

Damn look at Queens Blvd. Good Ole days. Bye 70s. 80s, 90s and early00s.

[@TJdakingful]

The current owners of the My-T-Sharp barbershop have missed out on a great opportunity to make loads of money, if they simply just remodelled the store and the barber shop. Just tourist alone would make the business alot of money.

[@thefrenchfieldnigga8078]

bingo 🥇🤝🍺

[@jjr1728]

You must be outta your God damn mind

[@mandesano]

Yes

[@jimmysuperduty1484]

The city seemed a lot grittier in the 80s

[@NickP]

It definitely was back in the day

[@lwrncjms]

Yup. Before gentrification

[@Schola718]

It was

[@andy86i]

Understatement of the century.... Times Sq. was wall to wall porno theatres and dive bars. Now it’s the Disney store

[@caesar349]

NYC is turning back into a shit hole thanks to progressive politics

[@susaniagallo2049]

That was great....thank you!!! I'm a former New Yorker....so happy I'm in clean beautiful Boca FL But I love this movie watched it about 20 times or more! Never get bored! Eddie is a great actor! The movie is great. Enjoyed the differences! Thank you🎉😊

[@ZetaReticuli_]

Thanks for the walk down Memory Lane. This was a great movie, and to see the exact locations, then and now. Nice work.

[@ComputerLearning0]

Terrific movie from a time before the world turned into the insane, chaotic place it now is.

[@JMExplorations]

AWESOME Nick!!! This was so cool! I mean, who doesn't love Coming to America? I'll tell you who....NOBODY!!!! lol Thanks for posting this Nick!!! FANTASTIC as always!!! :)

[@NickP]

LOL Agreed! Thanks a lot my friends!! Hope a ll is well!

[@ramazanzuberi7956]

Your awesome work deserves another sub. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and hung out a lot in Queens and these places bring back so many good memories. Thank you!!

[@NickP]

@@ramazanzuberi7956 many thanks!

[@hicksa1]

I absolutely love both movies!!!

[@Raffen.]

There are things that need to remain in the memories like this sensational film, only when they invent a spurious continuity, what was sensational is certainly tarnished.

[@BruceLeroyUK]

This was cool. One of my favourite movies. Love these film now and then location videos. Great job.

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot.

[@alfredkay3210]

Roger that! For me is the barber shop scene where the older men arguing about Boxing would always come back in my mind. Cuba Gooding Jr was actually the young man sitting on the chair getting his hair cut. Probably that was his first major movie.

[@21stCenturySpaceOdyssey]

Nick, thank you very much for taking the time to put together this presentation. This film came out at a time in my life when I was feeling very low...a misery unlike I have ever felt. Coming To America was the only movie that could put a smile on my face, and albeit for a few brief moments, make me happy.

[@NickP]

Wow.. That is truly touching to hear. While I don't know what you went through, I've had a similar experience in my life as well. Where some special movies worked their magic and helped raise my spirits from a low point. It is incredible how gifted some of these creators and actors are to connect to the audience in such ways, especially at much needed times. I'm very happy to hear this video made you feel good, and thanks for sharing that personal info. Your comment is beyond appreciation.

[@ariaahmad4065]

Thank you for the memories of our 1988. I would have been 16 yrs old a junior in Far Rockaway HS and I got to see the wonderful movie in the theater that year. The world has changed so much including us since 1988. 👍

[@NickP]

Awesome... Glad you enjoyed it, and that's very true. Thanks a lot!

[@JAZZYCFC]

By far the best filming locations guy on KZbin. Thanks nick for the effort u put in to bring us these vids they're excellent.

[@NickP]

Wow, what an awesome compliment. thanks a lot!

[@lexdavies3656]

I could never walk down that street without singing that song that Akeem sings 😂 Amazing how things change but the similarities are there

[@NickP]

Lolllll

[@SuperDuperWillSaxby]

Man I can’t believe this video doesn’t have like 100k views already

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot

[@transitfan954]

1:53 **Man comes out of the "Akeem" building with a garbage bag. Voice clip from movie "When you think of garbage, think of Akeem" Brilliant!! 😂

[@crazyshawn5356]

I like how you included the scenes in the movie with the street shot excellent.

[@NickP]

Thank you!

[@justincanton]

Love it, another classic of my top 5 movies. I also enjoyed the garbage reference with all the bags outside. 😆👌🏼

[@NickP]

Hahaha Nice!

[@WiseAssGamer]

I live in neighboring Nassau County, and I have over the years driven over to Rego Park where most of Coming to America was filmed to see what changed and stayed the same, I managed to step into that Wendy where McDowells was and ordered a Bagonator, you know before it was torn down to build expensive apartments.

[@NickP]

Very Cool

[@lynettewatson8870]

Beautiful New York a classic icon coming to America ❤💯 thank you for sharing this Everything is on Point Great video .

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot!

[@Don_of_Dons]

Man I always thought that the McDowells home 🏠 was in Jamaica estates

[@johnstocker1969]

I gotta say, out of all of the filming locations videos being made, yours are the best explained and most detailed! Keep up the great work man!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@owendowney1614]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks for posting. You got yourself a new viewer here from Ireland 👍

[@NickP]

Glad to hear it Owen, thanks a lot!

[@luisfabian5995]

I was born and raised in williamsburg brooklyn and I know that area real good now I live two blocks from that location

[@SoCalUrbex74]

11:44- 23yrs ago I stood right here to get a picture of me standing in front of the Brooklyn Bridge. My picture is on KZbin Page. Flashbacks !

[@NickP]

That's awesome bud.. A first person then and now experience for you!

[@larrym8404]

I checked it out...dope

[@kswalker75]

Awesome job!! I must have watched that movie 200 times back then!!

[@NickP]

Likewise! Greatly appreciated

[@nickledva]

Thanks for making this. Really enjoyed it!

[@NickP]

Glad to hear it. Thanks a lot!

[@GucciGambino1967]

I love the before & after . You were on the dime. Remembering I was in college seeing this on the big screen. 80's rocked!!

[@NickP]

Agreed 80s!! Thanks a lot.

[@GucciGambino1967]

@@NickP thanks for the effort you put into it!!

[@NickP]

@@GucciGambino1967 Glad you appreciate it, my pleasure. Thanks again!

[@portanova47]

Amazing bro such a great video!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot my BROTHER.. I knew you'd really enjoy this one.

[@JazzKumarISP]

This is amazing. Living in the UK and always wanted to visit the US and this was my favourite movie for years. I've always been fascinated with 80's and this video is just awesome! Feels like I have now visited the whole set of locations for the movies. Great work, thank you!

[@NickP]

It’s great how the video is able to provide that experience for you. I hope to visit the UK soon!

[@JazzKumarISP]

@@NickP if you do, I'm near Birmingham. Holla at me.

[@ThomasfromAustria]

Great video and that was very nice of the fashion store owner to allow you to film the inside. Of course , that movie is a real classic. The German title is "Der Prinz aus Zamunda"( The prince from Zamunda). Many blessings to you and looking forward to your next video. I do really appreciate your efforts.

[@NickP]

Yes, that was nice of the owner. I really appreciate your thoughtful and informative feedback. Wishing you the same.. Thanks a lot!

[@fabrizioalonzi4122]

I would have gladly paid just to be able to look out on that balcony and saying "Good Morning My Neighbors!"

[@EpicPlacesEP]

Great Job!! Looks like they cleaned the neighborhood up

[@NickP]

They def did, thanks a lot bud!

[@daviddaniel7047]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed it. Brings back so many memories. Thank you.

[@NickP]

Thank you

[@mikedunn3226]

I can't believe how fascinating this in lol

[@rmfalco6288]

one of my favourite childhood movies

[@NickP]

Very cool. Likewise

[@classicghost2009]

Thanks again nick amazing film choices love the old stuff

[@NickP]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@morrisallensheriff5241]

You couldn't have done it any better, you're just perfect. One of the best movie ever made.

[@NickP]

I really appreciate that, and I agree!

[@tomjones9360]

Great job man! Thanks for this! I look forward to your next one!

[@NickP]

Thanks a ton!

[@djdutchy]

Fantastic job detailing the locations, and thanks for your laughter in the different scenes!!😂😂 👍🏽#Classicmovie🎬🎬

[@NickP]

Lol Thanks a lot!!

[@c3ktlc3ktl85]

John Amos looks no older now in 2021 than when he was playing kunta kinti in ROOTS. James Earl Jones is just class. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@germaninvenice]

Love it great job One of my favorite movies

[@NickP]

Glad you enjoyed it, same here. Thanks German!

[@larrydavid2728]

Alright mate. Any chance you could do leon the professional locations?. Cheers

[@NickP]

It is 100% in the works!

[@geenasti6490]

That was perfect dude, please do more..

[@NickP]

Greatly appreciated!! I have a few that I’m prepping for now.

[@jrbry1515]

I remember going to that Wendys when i was a kid and they had the filming scenes on the wall. Fun fact, down the block was my barbershop when i was a kid 'Sabinos', they filmed a great scene from Goodfellas in there

[@NickP]

That is really interesting. I’m going to do Goodfellas in the future. Was it the scene when they roughed up Henry’s gf’s boss? or is it Maury’s wig shop lol? I’m trying to remember what it could have been.

[@jrbry1515]

@@NickP It was Morrie's Wig Shop in the movie where Robert Deniro chokes him and the wig falls off LOL. If you watch that scene you can see the wallpaper that was up in the shop for many years. The name of the shop was Sabino's. Sabino sold the shop many years ago and it became Forest Hills Haircutters. I dont know if its still there today as i dont live in NY anymore. If you do a video and get it on a video that would be amazing!

[@jrbry1515]

If you make a video. Go there and ask to go in the back room. You could probably match the view to the movie

[@NickP]

@@jrbry1515 Awesome!!! Thanks a lot for the info.. I’m going to research it and hope a store of some kind is still there.. I will def mention you and this comment if it is Lol.. “TODAY, TODAY, TODAY!”

[@NickP]

@@jrbry1515 I don’t think it’s 116 Queens Blvd because in the movie you see an apartment bldg across the street and it’s not there when I check google maps.

[@regularguyreviews3048]

I just want to say thank you for traveling and filming all these places . Your attention to detail on these filming locations is amazing. I believe you have the best filming location channel on KZbin and you will have millions of subscribers soon. Good luck and be safe!!

[@NickP]

Wow, thank you so much for that awesome comment!!

[@lionoftruth969]

That train stop in Brooklyn is also where Michael Jackson Bad video was filmed around the same time. 😉

[@dulles4356]

Thank you sir.brings alot of memories from my childhood

[@AstonishingGlasgow]

Brilliant. Good job Nick.👍

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot bud!

[@Mack-ht4mw]

Nicely done friend. Great memory I was a kid but I was so proud watching a movie like that. 👍 Again thank you so very much.

[@NickP]

That’s awesome.. Yes, a genuine classic movie. I’m glad the video brought back those great feelings for you! Every time I watch this movie, it puts me in a happy place. So funny, so good... Thank you too!

[@adventureswithcarl123]

Very good movie ...can you do a norbit filming locations video?

[@jessicafallen9455]

Funny movie

[@theoldcarlsantiago]

Great video! Now I know where to visit, thanks! Love this movie.

[@jpolar394]

I remember them filming a scene for that film in Manhattan outside of Lincoln center but it didn't make the film, it must of been edited out.

[@rc6071]

Thank you for the video great to see the 80s n 2021 now so much has changed great to see how time has come so far missing the old life 80s 90s early 2000s

[@jimanianortonified7015]

That “common part” neighborhood is now one of the most sought after and gentrifying nabes in Brooklyn. Never saw it coming back in 1988.

[@NickP]

Amazing.. It was great to see the once defunct building, visible in the background when the King steps out of his car now functioning.

[@lwrncjms]

That's funny cause Spike Lee predicted gentrification in his movie "Do The Right Thing" which premiered in 1989

[@VITAS874]

​@@lwrncjms hm, in what scene?

[@FoampositePewter]

Thanks for doing this video. This is my favorite movie. You did an excellent job.

[@NickP]

Very cool. Thanks a lot!

[@hectorlopez1069]

Everything has changed since 1988.

[@NickP]

Pretty wild.

[@VadoArteaga]

My favorite movie of all times

[@NickP]

Awesome

[@MichaelBatmanKeaton]

Oh oh the daily woo has some friendly competition 👍 u should do batman returns

[@JediKnightmare]

👀 You just wrote what we all been thinking lol

[@iamnotu79]

I’m not a fan of Daily Woo - this guy is much more precise and less flashy! Much prefer this content! (just my opinion)

[@NickP]

Wow, that's a great compliment. Adam is awesome

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@NickP]

Much appreciated lol

[@drchulo76]

Thank you so much for all your work. Just excellent!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@NickP]

Thank you!!

[@DTailorUK]

LOL at the McDowells location. Did a major property developer rush in to build on the place, after the release of this movie?

[@NickP]

Lol good question

[@Madbandit77]

I don't think so. The property developer probably bought it from the restaurant owners.

[@ricardomolina4605]

Don't think so. There was a bank next to Wendy's that had been closed for over 10 years. But that Wendy's was always packed.

[@fightsports66]

Derek Tailor No. That building has been under construction for about two years now.

[@DTailorUK]

@@ricardomolina4605 Oh ok, I wonder why it was packed, now.

[@joepropsnyc]

The tracks are operational by the way. They just don’t have trains in use because at the end of the tracks is the NY Transit Museum which is a fully operational train station with actual train cars that need to be moved in and out of.

[@blue9multimediagroup]

No they're not. They don't use the far tracks except for museum movements.

[@lenatranmychildhood3805]

Good job. Thank you very much, it’s all about my childhood 👍❤️🇺🇸

[@NickP]

Glad it brought back some Fons memories for you, thanks!

[@yomtobgrazi5746]

I remember that the McDowell was a McDonald's before it was a wendy's.

[@NickP]

Interesting, and that makes sense because the building looked more like a McD’s.. Thanks for the info.

[@promek17]

I always remember it being a Wendy's.. mcdonalds and burger king were a couple of blocks south

[@blue9multimediagroup]

It was never a McDonald's. It was always a Wendy's.

[@personalcomputergamer8198]

That´s really a hard work ! i love how accurate are the shots on the same place !

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@tameikabrown]

Who Has Seen The New Coming To America 2 Since It’s Been Out

[@jordan23ww]

Great video! Thank you for making this!

[@NickP]

My pleasure, thank you!

[@josephmora5230]

11:24 that building sticks out like a sore thumb, prime example of gentrification. Awesome video by the way ,)

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot Joseph

[@NickP]

It was cool to see the building on the corner of S 5th and Hooper that appeared to be abandoned during the movie, now functioning today.

[@VITAS874]

They k poor people.

[@tibegeta]

thank you for sharing brother good old memories You did an amazing job

[@NickP]

My pleasure, and I'm glad to hear it brought back some good memories for you. Thanks a lot!

[@chain_sawyer7469]

This movies a total classic!!

[@NickP]

Yes!

[@RxHoyt]

This was awesome!! Fun to watch and very educational! Well done.

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@georgehenderson7783]

5:52 My God, those buildings are still almost nearly the same as in 1988!

[@rico9391]

Thanks for taking time out of your life to give us fans this content.

[@NickP]

My pleasure. Thank you for appreciating it and the great comment!

[@StandardYoutuberExcellent]

2 thumbs up from native New Yawka!!

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot!

[@caveman3021]

Another great video. Thanks for the memories : )

[@davefilms345]

That's was absolutely brillaint, my fav shot you did was when akeems dad came out of the car and you followed the exact shot to his head and background. It's little details like this that make so much difference. 10/10

[@NickP]

Thanks a lot Dave, that one was challenge lol. Hopefully I did it justice. Greatly appreciate the awesome feedback!

[@davefilms345]

@@NickP your welcome I enjoy all your videos and looking forward to many more. I'd like to visit Queens one day and see the locations for myself. One film I want to do is.. Do the right thing which is filmed in brookyn only half hr away I'd like to see that.

[@NickP]

@@davefilms345 Funny you say that because I was talking w my brother about that recently. It’s one of his favorite movies and I’m a fan as well. I’ll get to it one day. Thanks again Dave.

[@metcalfboy]

Great work thank you really appreciate it

[@NickP]

I really appreciate the comment!

[@stomybugsy12]

Great upload, thanks 👍🏿

[@AnxietyMentor]

I am very happy to be here!

[@MyGhoulishAdventures]

A classic and you captured it!!!!

[@NickP]

Thanks so much!

[@NN-ks9pq]

How fun to look at. Thank you.

[@davidedwardstruegospel2492]

WOW, this is a very detailed presentation. Thanks for spending the time to do the comparison which increases your cognition. 👍🏽

[@NickP]

Interesting, and that’s greatly appreciated!

[@davidedwardstruegospel2492]

@@NickP You're very welcome and take care! 👍🏽