Hey guys, Chicago is filled with historic television history,
throughout the remainder of the quarter I will be exploring some of those
television landmarks. Accompanying me is none other than Mr. Philo Farnworth,
dressed appropriately in Chicago Cubs attire.
My
first stop was global marketing company, Nielsen. Nielsen Corp., was
established by Arthur Charles Nielsen. The Chicago native along with his family
business sought ways to measure radio stations’ audiences, subscription data
for magazine, and track oil and gas wells in the U.S and Canada. The company
still stands on the twenty seventh floor on 200 W. Jackson Blvd. It continues
to research consumers watching and buying habits in more than 100 countries. My
selfie is outside their office doors since they were closed (Saturday).
Carter, Bill. "A.C. Nielsen Jr.,
Who Transformed Research Firm, Dies At 92". Nytimes.com. N.p.,
2011. Web.
1340 N.
State Parkway is the location for the Original Playboy Manson. Hugh Hefner’s
television series Playboy’s Penthouse
was filmed there. The television series aired in 1959, it was one of the first
national programs which incorporated whites and blacks together and “partying”
as equals. The television show overall was very different when compared to
others due to its “delivery and outspoken views on race, religion, and
politics”. In regards to the building, in 1984 Playboy Enterprises leased the
mansion to the School of Art Institute (at $10 a year) and it served as student
dorms until 1990. It was later sold and since has been converted into condos. I have also included some images of what the Mansion looked like before and Hefner himself in his bedroom/office on the 2nd floor.
"Playboy After Dark / Playboy's Penthouse / Hugh Hefner On Tvclassic TV". Tvparty.com. N.p., 2016. Web.
Tribune, Chicago. "A Playboy's Guide To Hugh Hefner's Chicago". chicagotribune.com. N.p., 2016. Web.
Down the
block, literally, from the Original Playboy Mansion is the house from
television show Webster. For 9.5
million the historic house could be yours since it just hit the market! The
television show also aired through Chicago stations Me-TV and WMEU-CD, also
known as “The U too”.
After walking throughout Navy
Pier a couple times, I found The Bob Newhart statue tucked away at the east end
of the pier. I have actually taken pictures with Bob’s status in the past and
at his previous location however, did not know who he was. This life size statue
fits perfectly in the city since the Bob
Newhart Show, based on a Chicago psychologists, was also set in Chicago.
Davis, David et al. "The Bob Newhart Show (TV Series
1972–1978)". IMDb. N.p., 2016. Web. 18 May 2016.
Stay tuned for more of my journey!
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