Classic Chronicle takes viewers across New York City in this 1992 segment, highlighting favorite stops that range from Central Park and the Staten Island Ferry to Broadway, museums and bargain shopping
New York City offers countless ways to explore, and this Classic Chronicle segment from 1992 follows three hosts as they share their favorite places across Manhattan and beyond. Their picks range from sunrise fishing on the East River and Broadway to museums, historic landmarks and neighborhood shopping, showcasing the city’s variety through their own experiences.
Along the way, Classic Chronicle visits the Staten Island Ferry, where commuters and visitors alike enjoy sweeping harbor views, and stops at the historic Algonquin Hotel, where host narration recalls the legendary Round Table and the writers and performers who gathered there in the 1920s. The episode also explores Central Park, Columbia University’s football practice, the Museum of Modern Art’s Matisse retrospective, Manhattan’s first driving range and the newly opened Planet Hollywood