Ed Sullivan Theater Rumor

[Pete Deksnis]

Originally Posted by Tom9589

There was a rumor about the Ed Sullivan Theater having problems with color TV productions.

Rumor has it that there is a huge motor-generator for the NY subway system that is located either adjacent or under the theater. Due to the fact that the motor-generator could not be re-located elsewhere, the TV studio had to make concessions. In particular, there were certain areas where the cameras could not go due to the magnetic fields from the motor-generator.

Any truth to this rumor?

Copied from my Sept 2018 post:

...pass the Ed Sullivan theater on Broadway and turn right at W.53rd. You heard the whirl of huge generators being driven by large electric motors. They were clearly visible from the street through a metal mesh. I guess to help keep things relatively cool in summer. I heard the noise and went exploring while my parents waited. I was about 11.

Pete