Unrecognized NYC Landmark "THE FUNNY STORE" Times Square in the early 1950's

Filmed in 1990 this amusing little shop was located at the worlds most famous intersection, the corner of 42nd & 7th ave. A practical joke, magic shop where you could buy fake shit, vomit, squirting nickels, joy buzzers. Great assortment of gags and humorous characters working there. I had an interview with who I think was the owner. Brilliant opening theme "Tourist Trap" song by Steve Unger

[@ursa41]

God, I remember that place!! My heart sank when I saw this vid! Really sad...

[@Zerkzeez]

Great stuff. Jerry Rio is the man!

[@dayna4006]

My dad bought the store from Sy around 1965...he is the one sitting down talking. He passed away in 1995 and this brought back some amazing memories!! Thanks for sharing this and if you have any more of it I would love to see it.

[@lgobi9649]

Hey Dana, that was amazing I miss your dad still.

[@anthonygallo3576]

If i remember right there was a Fake ID store on one side and a small peep show on the other side with private booth. for 25 cents the window woukd go uo were there was a stunning woman named susan. Who for $1 woukd let you pet the puppies. The guy behind the counter wore a sailor cap. NYC was great . Thanks for a great video

[@annikee59]

Thanks. I'll miss the old NYC for the rest of my life. RIP, Funny Store.

[@RS70_UGHC]

..classic intro song.... favorite host..... Jerry Rio... mad funny vid. Classic 4:19

[@wordsmith52]

Right. With all those office parties it seems likely. Kids seem more interested in e-toys now of course.

[@chrisb5443]

Who remembers the heavy set guy who used to work behind the counter?

[@emmaforman5916]

He was not the original owner!! My grandpa was he opened it in 1957, his name is Sy Sussman :)

[@dayna4006]

My dad bought the store from Sy....great memories. I remember you grandfather. This really was a nice thing to see.

[@emmaforman5916]

Dayna O thats awesome! It seems it was in good hands then :)

[@michaelmiller3591]

+Emma Forman Hi Emma. I'm a reporter. I'd love to get a hold of your grandpa. Is he still alive? Please email me: [e-mail] Thanks!

[@emmaforman5916]

+Michael Miller I forwarded your email address to my aunt and mom (the daughters of my grandpa)

[@ornamentalyouth]

did you get to interview him? i'd love to see it

[@wordsmith52]

V interesting thanx. Are there still other stores selling this type of thing in NYC or has demand gone right down in NYC I wonder?

[@THYRDEYE]

@wordsmith52 Demand for fake vomit?. It's a hard thing to gauge. But I think there could be a huge demand for practical jokes and gags with the right kind of promotion. These times need a diversion. Laughter is good for you.

[@unknownuser1357]

When times Americans owned or run all stores in nyc