Coming to America FILMING LOCATIONS Then and Now
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video you will see the New York City Movie Locations from the 1988 Classic Comedy. First up is the apartment building area that was used several times throughout the film. Where Eddie Murphy shouted “good morning my neighbors” from the fire escape, and loudly sang “To Be Loved” in the street. The Barber Shop was down stairs on the bottom level, you will see the inside as well as the outside. Next up is the McDowell's restaurant location, which has been completely transformed: from the Soul Glo sign to the golden arcs. Then we will go to the park promenade where Lisa and Akeem walked along the East River and gave some pocket change to the Duke Brothers lol. We will then go inside Hoyt Schermerhorn Station to see the place Akeem vowed to renounce his throne for Lisa's marriage. Finally wrapping up with the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where the King and his entourage depart to head back to Zamunda.
Enjoy
You did a great job lining up the shots!
Thanks a lot Mark!
yes the editing is top notch
anyone notice the taxi WAS driving the wrong way down the one way almost hit a car going the right way...
Yup, mighty handy with a camera!!
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
That's awesome!
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.
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.
The last full decade of real NYC
More like especially in Nyc
My understanding is that during the 70s and the 80s NYC was a real legit shit hole.
Mr. McDowell - "Son, I'm just gonna tell you this one time.... you wanna keep workin here, stay off the drugs!" 😂
LOL
😂😂😂😂
Best comment 😂😂😂
He should have just minded his own business and stayed off the creepy criminal stalking as well
😂 😂
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!
True. Very true.
We should save it, as history as wonders around world...
Coming to America will forever be my ALL TIME favorite comedy! Such a classic!
I used to go to that Wendy's. They had the pictures from the movie up on their walls.
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!
@@jk-474 oh yeah the good ol White Castle is hanging in there strong. Great memories of the area as a whole.
Me, too. It was my neighborhood. Lived three blocks away.
The split screen then and now comparisons are excellent 👌
Greatly appreciated!
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.
So cool! She seems like a lovely person. Thanks a lot!
@@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.
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.
bingo 🥇🤝🍺
You must be outta your God damn mind
Yes
Can't wait for Coming 2 America in March!
Likewise!
me too, till i found out it wad rated pg13.....lame!!! should have mad the movie rated R
@@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!
@@kryptism family movie? .....lmao it was never one to begin with....kinda weird Eddie did that
@@BC-wz7rq true!
who's here because Coming to America is on Amazon Prime right now :D
Not me..
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
The city seemed a lot grittier in the 80s
It definitely was back in the day
Yup. Before gentrification
It was
Understatement of the century.... Times Sq. was wall to wall porno theatres and dive bars. Now it’s the Disney store
NYC is turning back into a shit hole thanks to progressive politics
I’ve never clicked on something so fast in my life lol
LOL Hope you enjoyed it
Same hahahah!!
You not only filmed the exact locations, but also the exact month. Thanks this was awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot!
I Agree Very Much! Excellent Job!
Terrific movie from a time before the world turned into the insane, chaotic place it now is.
My Favorite Movie of all time! Thank You for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it... I'm a big fan of this movie too.. Thank you!
One of my favorite Eddie Murphy videos! Such a funny movie. This was a fun one to watch nick!
Thanks a lot bud!.. Yeah, this is a great film. Classic
Damn look at Queens Blvd. Good Ole days. Bye 70s. 80s, 90s and early00s.
Isn't it amazing to see those filming locations? I love it. Keep up the good work.
It really is, and difficult to put the feeling into words.
Thanks a lot, will do!
Thanks for the walk down Memory Lane. This was a great movie, and to see the exact locations, then and now. Nice work.
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🎉😊
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.
Very Cool
Simply the best location youtuber the split screen fade aways are cool. All others show you a movie clip for literally 1 second then then you have to remember what you saw 1 second ago.
This was cool. One of my favourite movies. Love these film now and then location videos. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot.
I could never walk down that street without singing that song that Akeem sings 😂 Amazing how things change but the similarities are there
Lolllll
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!!! :)
LOL Agreed! Thanks a lot my friends!! Hope a ll is well!
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.
That “common part” neighborhood is now one of the most sought after and gentrifying nabes in Brooklyn. Never saw it coming back in 1988.
Amazing.. It was great to see the once defunct building, visible in the background when the King steps out of his car now functioning.
That's funny cause Spike Lee predicted gentrification in his movie "Do The Right Thing" which premiered in 1989
@@lwrncjms hm, in what scene?
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.
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.
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.
Man I always thought that the McDowells home 🏠 was in Jamaica estates
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 TH-cam Page.
Flashbacks !
That's awesome bud.. A first person then and now experience for you!
I checked it out...dope
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!
It’s great how the video is able to provide that experience for you. I hope to visit the UK soon!
@@NickP if you do, I'm near Birmingham. Holla at me.
I absolutely love both movies!!!
Man I can’t believe this video doesn’t have like 100k views already
Thanks a lot
By far the best filming locations guy on TH-cam.
Thanks nick for the effort u put in to bring us these vids they're excellent.
Wow, what an awesome compliment. thanks a lot!
John Amos looks no older now in 2021 than when he was playing kunta kinti in ROOTS. James Earl Jones is just class. 🏴🇬🇧
I like how you included the scenes in the movie with the street shot excellent.
Thank you!
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!! 😂
That train stop in Brooklyn is also where Michael Jackson Bad video was filmed around the same time. 😉
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!
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for making this. Really enjoyed it!
Glad to hear it. Thanks a lot!
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
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.
@@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!
If you make a video. Go there and ask to go in the back room. You could probably match the view to the movie
@@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!”
@@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.
Great Job!!
Looks like they cleaned the neighborhood up
They def did, thanks a lot bud!
one of my favourite childhood movies
Very cool. Likewise
Amazing bro such a great video!
Thanks a lot my BROTHER.. I knew you'd really enjoy this one.
Awesome job!! I must have watched that movie 200 times back then!!
Likewise! Greatly appreciated
Everything has changed since 1988.
Pretty wild.
Really enjoyed that. Thanks for posting. You got yourself a new viewer here from Ireland 👍
Glad to hear it Owen, thanks a lot!
I can't believe how fascinating this in lol
Brilliant video, really enjoyed it. Brings back so many memories. Thank you.
Thank you
Would've matched up even better if u filmed this few days later, since we finally got snow in NYC this weekend...It would be just like movie. (But u can never trust new's weather report anyway)
Beautiful New York a classic icon coming to America ❤💯 thank you for sharing this Everything is on Point Great video .
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks a lot!
Thanks again nick amazing film choices love the old stuff
Glad you like them! Thank you
I love the before & after . You were on the dime. Remembering I was in college seeing this on the big screen. 80's rocked!!
Agreed 80s!! Thanks a lot.
@@NickP thanks for the effort you put into it!!
@@GucciGambino1967 Glad you appreciate it, my pleasure. Thanks again!
Almost nothing remains ... I love the 80s style... it was not everything better today is too "clean" ...
Really? Remember that speech De Niro gave to Palantine? The one in Taxi driver, about cleaning up the city.
@@kennarajora6532 but he k him.
I would have gladly paid just to be able to look out on that balcony and saying "Good Morning My Neighbors!"
I remember that the McDowell was a McDonald's before it was a wendy's.
Interesting, and that makes sense because the building looked more like a McD’s.. Thanks for the info.
I always remember it being a Wendy's.. mcdonalds and burger king were a couple of blocks south
It was never a McDonald's.
It was always a Wendy's.
Thank you sir.brings alot of memories from my childhood
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.
Yes, that was nice of the owner. I really appreciate your thoughtful and informative feedback. Wishing you the same.. Thanks a lot!
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. 👍
Awesome... Glad you enjoyed it, and that's very true. Thanks a lot!
Great job man! Thanks for this! I look forward to your next one!
Thanks a ton!
That was perfect dude, please do more..
Greatly appreciated!! I have a few that I’m prepping for now.
Alright mate. Any chance you could do leon the professional locations?.
Cheers
It is 100% in the works!
Love it great job One of my favorite movies
Glad you enjoyed it, same here. Thanks German!
LOL at the McDowells location. Did a major property developer rush in to build on the place, after the release of this movie?
Lol good question
I don't think so. The property developer probably bought it from the restaurant owners.
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.
Derek Tailor No. That building has been under construction for about two years now.
@@ricardomolina4605 Oh ok, I wonder why it was packed, now.
2 thumbs up from native New Yawka!!
Thanks a lot!
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.
No they're not. They don't use the far tracks except for museum movements.
Love it, another classic of my top 5 movies. I also enjoyed the garbage reference with all the bags outside. 😆👌🏼
Hahaha Nice!
Brilliant. Good job Nick.👍
Thanks a lot bud!
My favorite movie of all times
Awesome
Very good movie ...can you do a norbit filming locations video?
Funny movie
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
Thanks a lot Dave, that one was challenge lol. Hopefully I did it justice. Greatly appreciate the awesome feedback!
@@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.
@@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.
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.
Oh oh the daily woo has some friendly competition 👍 u should do batman returns
👀 You just wrote what we all been thinking lol
I’m not a fan of Daily Woo - this guy is much more precise and less flashy! Much prefer this content! (just my opinion)
Wow, that's a great compliment. Adam is awesome
Thanks a lot!
Much appreciated lol
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 TH-cam and you will have millions of subscribers soon. Good luck and be safe!!
Wow, thank you so much for that awesome comment!!
Who Has Seen The New Coming To America 2 Since It’s Been Out
Great video! Thank you for making this!
My pleasure, thank you!
11:24 that building sticks out like a sore thumb, prime example of gentrification. Awesome video by the way ,)
Thanks a lot Joseph
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.
They k poor people.
Good job. Thank you very much, it’s all about my childhood 👍❤️🇺🇸
Glad it brought back some Fons memories for you, thanks!
Great upload, thanks 👍🏿
Another great video. Thanks for the memories : )
A classic and you captured it!!!!
Thanks so much!
Great video! Now I know where to visit, thanks! Love this movie.
That´s really a hard work ! i love how accurate are the shots on the same place !
Thanks a lot!
You couldn't have done it any better, you're just perfect. One of the best movie ever made.
I really appreciate that, and I agree!
thank you for sharing brother good old memories
You did an amazing job
My pleasure, and I'm glad to hear it brought back some good memories for you.
Thanks a lot!
That self affirmation at 8:00 is always awesome! Amazing video! 😎
Apartment 1A , you boys will love it
Very nicely done, thank's
Thanks for sharing this. This was so brilliant to watch.
Glad to hear it, thanks a lot!
How fun to look at. Thank you.
Great work thank you really appreciate it
I really appreciate the comment!
Soooo well done. Really enjoyed this!! Thanks.
Thanks a lot!!
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
Great Job. Thanks very much
You are welcome! Thank you
Great job! Thanks 4 posting!
Thank you
Thank you so much for all your work. Just excellent!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you!!
Great Job....wow! Nostalgia!
Thanks a lot!