Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 buildings. is named for a famous New York City magnate, John D. Rockefeller, who built the group buildings from 1930-1939. The most famous building in complex is the General Electric building where NBC studios are based. It is smack in the of Manhattan, New York City, between Fifth and Avenues and between 48th and 51st Streets. The of the GE building is 30 Rockefeller Plaza. 's how the show "30 Rock" got its name. show was filmed there. Saturday Night Live, a American late night show, is also filmed there. can get tickets to see a show being and can also tour the studios.

Visitors to Center can visit the plaza, which becomes an skating rink in the winter. Every year a Christmas tree is placed there and thousands of attend the tree lighting ceremony, which always features singers. In the spring, summer, and fall, the becomes a café. In the middle of the is a statue of the Greek god Prometheus. myth states that he brought fire to the . 200 flags from all countries of the United surround the plaza.

Radio City Music Hall is famous building in Rockefeller Center. Many musicians give here, but it is best known as the of the Rockettes, a dance company named for Center. They are famous for their kick lines are best known for performing in the Radio Christmas Spectacular, an annual musical holiday stage show.