NYC's Times Square is Jammed with History (and Tourists) 

Nothing like a new tomdnyc video 🔥

My God bro, your knowledge of my hometown is unparalleled!

Never knew the difference between Broadway, off Broadway, and off off Broadway. The number of seats huh. Thanks bro.

That fake monk sound effect gives me the heebie jeebies - I'm glad this is the only video that has it

Was wondering today when a new vid would be up and here we are....!

Tom, you’re a gift to us all! Keep it up

Dude u are the best. U deserve a PHD in NY history and geography. U r the best.

So nice your subscribers are growing Tom...you deserve it..

I just found your videos! I love them, Tom! And love your sense of humor! You were killing me by the end of the video with your "fake monk alert" spottings! lol

Baada Boom! Baada Bam! Baada Bang! You, Sir, are not only a real hoot, but a Didactic Hoot, to boot! Once lived in Manhattan. However, once I managed to escape with my life back in Spring '98, my romance with New York City had waned exponentially over the years. But, mah brotha, your intoxicating 'teaching trips' have a fired a reawakening-fondness for dear ol' Gotham. Yup! Your incredible humor, passion and electricity serve you well! Rock On!

The Paramount Theatre is where they had the premiere for the movie Love Me Tender, starring Elvis Presley.

I work in Times Square and I appreciate all that you taught us today.

I was first in Times Square in 1981, was in NYC to see The Clash, and it was bloody dangerous!

When the cat raised his butt and farted in your face! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 You the man Tom 😂

How could you not love this content? Lmao! 👍😎👍

I got to tour the Paramount building extensively, such a cool building! Those clocks at the top are massive. Got to see them from the inside. One one of the upper floors they were redoing there was still stained glass in one of the windows that looked like it was from a church. Can’t imagine how old it was!

So many people talk smack online about Times Square but I love it. Best time to see Times Square is when it snows. I wish MTV went back to VJ format and broadcast live there again but without Carson Dorky or boy bands.

Very informative videos. The views are great including you.

I actually was in Times Square today because I went to NJ. I stay away from Manhattan as much as possible! I drove through there as fast as I could which was about 2-3 miles per hour , normal Manhattan speed limit!! 😂😂 Sometimes I wonder why don't I just leave the car at home!! :)

He's talking about shipping captains setting their clocks accurately for safe travel on the open sea. This started in Greenwich, England where the Prime Meridian was also based. A ship's clock that was inaccurate by mere minutes would find themselves hundreds of miles off course.

I really liked the Tuvan throat singing that you dubbed in when there was a "Monk Alert". Very clever.

The whole time I was taking pictures and video in Father Duffy Square? Madness! I should start making farting cat videos now.

Love love love your videos! You need your own travel show.

I visited Times Square one month ago. I like the way it looks at night. NY is very exciting!

a great video, I long for the day I can get back to New York, thanks for another great tour

Thumbnail: wocka wocka wocka wocka!!!

Thanks for showing the old Paramount Theater! Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin used to sell out the Paramount back in the day, and lines would stretch around the block.

FYI Broadway shows start up again in September (unless we have another lockdown), you can go online and get those Phantom of the Opera tickets now! Or get them on the day of at the TKTS booth!

So informative love it Tom.

Overall great videos!! but this one had me rolling with the "Fake Monk Alerts" LOL!!!

The rounding error at Durst is mind-blowing!

The Paramount building also hosted the old Paramount Theatre. Hard Rock now has a replica marquee. Also don't give away the secret of the best bathroom in Times Square, aka, the Marriott.

Glad that you're back Tom.

Love your content and sense of humor dude. Top of the line lol #besttourguide

I remember all the porn shops, porn theaters, pimps, prostitutes, and drug dealers in the 1970's. Those were the good old days. Forget about Disney.

Loving this stuff... keep it goin'

Very infomative ! Thanks for sharing.

another banger of a tour Tom.

Great vid as always from Tom

Can't wait until you hit 50k. Great, informative information. Keep it up 👍

The thumbnail is fantastic. 🤣 Great tour as always!

Great vid Tom

Great content!!!!

Dude you’re simply amazing! Thank you SO much

Great Channel Tom! I love it!!

Thanks Tom!

Anything cool to visit in NYC on Halloween this year. Thank you. Love your videos!

thanks for sharing this hidden gem

Great content, great personality, great knowledge. Keep it going! Ciao from Italy!

Absolutely addicted to your videos!👌🏻

Amazing, full of great information!

Perfect, Tom!

Thank you for another great historical/educational tour, Tom! 🍎🗽🚕🎭

I love how those guys behind you were fascinated by the pigeon.

New vid from TomD! My week's complete.

Thank you, Tom. 😁✌️🇺🇸

I love your vids and love NYC...

Love your videos Tom, i learn a lot about the city i love the most. Always a great moment, greetings from France.

Geweldig!

Great information 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

great video

And don't forget that George M. Cohen wrote "Give My Regards to Broadway" ("Remember me to Herald Square...) Heading to NYC in October and will follow in your footsteps. Keep up the fun!... My wife is getting sick of me saying to her "How you doin' Phil?"

I remember when he said he was going to do all of the squares! Love it ❤️ I really loved the red hook video also!

Great guy fantastic information I’m a new fan , keep up the good work, from the Isle of Wight England

👍🏼You didn’t get cussed today 👍🏼 I was in NY the weekend of June 19th. We stayed in Times Square. I had a run in with the cd guys and a monk lady. Going back in November. Will stay in Chelsea then. Hoping that area will be a little calmer 🤞🏼

You so good. Hopefully you earning for your information. Living upstate I enjoy seeing the city with your walks better than actually being there

Congratulations on upping your whole Presentation game, compared to a few months ago! You came across as confident without being cocky, and your delivery was consistently paced, instead of manic... I appreciated your stopping, to face the camera/audience while speaking-rather than talking over your shoulder while speed-walking. Since you let us have some breathing room, I was able to process your stories, for a change. (And fully expect to remember Father Duffy Square). Oh, and thank you as well, for not eating while perched upon a pile of garbage bags on the street. Way to Class it up, Tom!

You thumbs downing Starbucks took me out 😂

I love your videos! Im from Sweden , Sundsvall up north. I really love NY been there once 2017. I would love to come back once i can afford it and truly travel the manhattan. Especially after watching your videos. Keep it up my favourites! 🇸🇪🇺🇲

I really enjoyed this tour because I will never get a chance to go t go to New York. Love the way you explain all of the old and new

1:30 mins into the video….and LIKE!!! Great vid!! New subscriber too! 👍🏼

Love how u always lay down like your sleeping towards the end of your videos lol

Tom, great stuff man. I am researching a documentary centered in Times Square. If i get any actual production cash I"ll come find you!

Tom, just saw you in Billions!, Very Cool!

Going to NYC for the first time in November. Hopefully we can run into you.

Sensational as always, Tom. Stay well.

23:09😂 lol sometimes the b-rolls are the best parts of the video

I live in NY and I have never met friends in Times Sq. Love your videos though. I was also an extra in the movie Times Sq in 1980 I was a kid. lol

Don't know why but Everytime I open RU-vid I deeply hope there's a new video from you dear tom.

Always enjoying your vlog from.bali...indonesia. Interesting fact about where the name of times square came from...you are full of knowledge ☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍keep up the good work...I feel like I was there with you...

So fking AWESOME!!!

How do you remember all the dates? ..Stewart & Phil have flash cards, don’t they? 😆 Loving your videos. First visit will be Christmas week. Bringing my good walking shoes.

I will always love NYC

instant classic...i haven't even seen it

Hey! I'm a Knickerbocker! My Dutch ancestor was a Van Valkenburger! No wonder I love NY!

Love ❤ you Tom

Excellent again Tom. I knew most of what you talked about but you enlightened me with some pretty good obscure stories too. Also, great advice telling people never to accept anything being handed out around there. Also also, those fake ass monks were sure out in force that day! Ha ha

Practicall informative useful 👌 👍👏💯📡🤔

Thanks for the monk alerts. 😂

Best Tour Guide EVER!

I've discovered a new NYC blog! Thumbs up hit! 😎

Where is Phil?

"Fake Monk Alert" lmao

I took a Theatre District tour a few years ago Interesting

Durst's friend Berman was from an interesting Las Vegas family.

I love the magnificent and mighty USA Everything is so intriguing

Times Square - "Highest concentration of 'fanny packs'" ... giggle :)

I miss the 90s when TRL was there!!! MTV babeee😉🥰😉

Could you make one of your great videos on the police precincts and crime, points of interest,,, thanks Tom regards from UK

I stop playing xbox, turn on YT, and see this. And the first building is The Knickerbocker Hotel, which had a Nathan's Hot Dogs in it for many years. In 1985, it had Tron and Ms Pac Man video games, where I began my little hobby. Full circle, 36 years apart. No mention of Oscar Hammerstein? Some names I remember well: Playland, Howard Johnsons, Tad's Steakhouse, and Show World Center (last one is gross and on 8th ave, but it's in GTA 4 kinda) Btw, Ghosts of 42nd Street is a great history book.