CBS Radio
In 1939, CBS which had its corporate headquarters across the street at 485 Madison Avenue bought the building at 49 East 52nd Street to move its radio operations, except for the main network newsroom.
Architects Fellheimer & Wagner extensively renovated the building including eliminating the earlier Vanderbilt ornate external features eliminating windows for soundproofing and carved up the building into seven studios including one which could accommodate audiences of 300 as well as symphony orchestras that could broadcast. Arthur Godfrey broadcast from Studio 21 in the building and had his main office there.. From 1974 until 1982, "CBS Radio Mystery Theatre" originated in Studio 27, renamed Studio G in honor of Arthur Godfrey.
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