Teletape Studios
Reeves Teletape Studios were a group of television studios located in Manhattan in New York City. Owned by Reeves Communications Corporation, it was formed in 1974 by the merger of Reeves Sound Services, and Tele-tape Productions. Unitel Video bought the studio and its assets in late 1986, and operated them until at least 1993.
Studios
- Ed Sullivan Theater A CBS soundstage that had been home to The [Ed Sullivan Show], Teletape used the building during the 1980s for productions such as episodes of Kate & Allie. CBS regained control of the facility in 1993, and has since used it for The [Late Show (franchise)|The Late Show].
- Second Stage This studio, built in 1916 as a vaudeville theater, acquired by CBS in 1954 and Teletape by 1969, was the first home to Sesame Street and later The [Electric Company (1971 TV series)|The Electric Company], 3-2-1 Contact, Search for Tomorrow, Love, Sidney and Kate & Allie. Demolished except for its facade in 1986.
- Third Stage Built in 1923 as the Chaloner Theater, 841 Ninth Avenue. In 1939, renamed and reduced in size as the Town Theatre, 851 Ninth Avenue and 55th Street, New York City. Became WNET Channel 13's Studio 55. later, Unitel Video Studio 55, Second home of Sesame Street and The [Dick Cavett Show]. Razed and replaced by the Alvin Ailey [American Dance Theater]'s Joan Weill Center for Dance.