Series synopsis
Secrets of New York is an American documentary mystery television series that premiered on February 2, 2005. It ended on June 13, 2010. It was created by Arick B. Wierson. It stars Kelly Choi, Howard Beckerman, Pearl Bowser and John Canemaker.
Secrets of New York is the all time most recognized television program in the history of the New York Tri-State television market, having won 16 Emmy Awards since 2006 on top of over 50 Emmy nominations. It traditionally dominates the Emmys in the categories of writing, videography, editing and graphics, and to many television production professionals, the series has emerged as the new benchmark for local television production in the United States.
Premise
Secrets of New York is the all time most recognized television program in the history of the New York Tri-State television market, having won 16 Emmy Awards since 2006 on top of over 50 Emmy nominations. It traditionally dominates the Emmys in the categories of writing, videography, editing and graphics, and to many television production professionals, the series has emerged as the new benchmark for local television production in the United States.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kelly Choi as Self - Host
- Howard Beckerman as Self
- Pearl Bowser as Self
- John Canemaker as Self
- John Howard as Self
- Ron Hutchinson as Self
- Richard Koszarski as Self
- Hal G. Rosenbluth as Self
Supporting cast
- James Sanders as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | February 2, 2005 | July 19, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 30, 2005 | July 6, 2007 |
| Season 3 | 4 | April 28, 2007 | June 13, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York: City of Secrets | February 2, 2005 |
| 2 | Hidden | February 25, 2005 |
| 3 | Lost | February 25, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deep New York: How Low Can You Go in the Big Apple? As New Yorkers go about their daily business, few realize that a whole other world lies just beneath their feet. Deep underneath New York City is a mysterious world of pipes and passageways. From abandoned train stations to water valves the size of a city bus, discover Gotham’s buried treasures. |
November 30, 2005 |
| 2 |
Ancient NY: 400 Years and Counting Few places in the world possess a history as rich, colorful or dramatic as that of New York City. Scattered throughout the city are unnoticed vestiges from a previous time that mark a path to the city’s illustrious past. Travel back in time to explore what hides inside New York’s oldest bridge, or what secrets lie buried in the city’s oldest cemetery, as we unfold the mysteries of old New York. |
December 13, 2005 |
| 3 |
Secrets in the Sky: The Towers of Gotham It's a city famous for its skyline, but what mysteries lie behind these lofty structures that symbolize New York City's high reaching ambition? We go above and beyond to bring you the most intriguing stories about the city's ubiquitous skyscrapers. |
March 7, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tribeca: Mysteries of New York's Backlot Revealed | April 28, 2007 |
| 2 |
The Sewers The New York City sewer system is an engineering marvel and a murky source of urban legend. It contains more than 6,000 miles of water mains and pipes, and handles more than a billion gallons of waste each day. Watch as host Kelly Choi solves the mystery of the sewer system. |
August 24, 2008 |
| 3 | Made in New York: City of Industry | August 30, 2008 |
Production
Release
| First aired | February 2, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | June 13, 2010 |
| Status | Ended |