SNL Promos…The 30 Rock Rooftop Garden
On May 17, 2014
- TV History
SNL Promos…The 30 Rock Rooftop Garden
There are several rooftop gardens in Rockefeller Center, but I think this location is actually on top of the 11 story studio building at 30 Rock, and may even be directly over Studio 8H.
In the comment section below, our friend Dennis Degan has posted links to his photos of the rare gardens in the sky at 30 Rock!
Yes, this part of the roof garden (the Middle Level) is directly above Studio 8H:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisdegan/14226248853/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisdegan/14182970916/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisdegan/14202807521/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisdegan/14203614472/
The higher level with the double set of steps seen in my linked photos is out of view to the left in the SNL promo.
On the north side of the GE Tower is a pond with surrounding foliage:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisdegan/14202805661/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisdegan/14019462500/
The south side of the GE Building has a lawn and path which leads from the 11th floor access to the Middle Level Garden:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisdegan/14226313623/
Both this lawn and the Middle Garden have been used for SNL shoots and for promos. The Middle Garden is also used by Access Hollywood for New York shoots.
Truly above the studio building. Accessible via French doors from the 11th floor of the main GE building. Access severely cut to NBC employees after building bought by Tishman-Speyer and leased back to NBC. Used to be smoking central – cigarettes, cannabis. Always knew it was spring when the trees in bloom seen from street level when walking up West 49th St.
The 39th season of SNL ends tonight. Here’s a pair of tix to tonight’s dress rehearsal. Should be an interesting night in 8H! Break A Leg everyone!