have redone the whole place. and they were kind enough to take us through and show us the hotel from top to bottom, explain to us some of the gems, some of the stories that make the knickerbocker so incredible. take a look. i'm here in the lobby of the historic knickerbocker hotel right in times square. it is reopening as a luxury hotel. and of course they are our gracious hosts. give us some history here, because i'm sure this rooftop has seen some parties. >> that chimney over there, you know, enrico ka rus so at one time was the most famous man in the world, the opera tenor, he actually sang off this turret "god bless america" on armistice