The Ed Sullivan Theater holds a long lineage of great television moments, from Ed Sullivan's and David Letterman's illustrious careers to the many pioneering game shows it hosted in the 60's. Today, the Ed Sullivan Theater is owned by CBS and best noted as the home of Late Show with David Letterman.
Tickets to Late Show with David Letterman are free (you simply need to contact the theater and let them know the date you wish to attend), making a visit to the Ed Sullivan Theater an extremely inexpensive and wondrously entertaining experience while in New York City. Of course, even if you don't get tickets to a showing of David Letterman, simply passing by the Ed Sullivan Theater can provide a memorable experience in New York City.