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Visit The Great Debates

  • “A fantastic space celebrating the shared emotional experiences of television and radio, especially the enormous contributions of Chicago’s TV and radio giants.”

    — Dean Richards, WGN-TV/Radio Entertainment Critic

  • "This welcoming gem provides ceaseless smiles and waves of warm nostalgia. The exhibits are well-curated and invite us all to “pull up a chair and enjoy the show!” It’s just plain FUN!"

    —Hosea Sanders, Entertainment Anchor, ABC 7 Chicago

  • “The Carson exhibit, along with everything else the MBC has to offer, deeply connects us with our treasured memories and will provide today’s younger generations with an important education on how late-night television started and how it has evolved.”

    —Allison Rosati, NBC5 Chicago News Anchor

  • “The museum’s headline exhibition strikes a thoughtful balance, satisfying in its depth to those of the generation for whom Carson is the embodiment of television entertainment, while still serving as a cogent entry point for those who are young enough to have never heard of him at all.”

    —Bianca Bova, Chicago Reader

  • "As curator, this was truly a labor of love. The MBC’s triumphant return is highlighted by the new exhibit, Five Decades of The Loop, which captures the outrageous spirit and legendary personalities that made The Loop one of a kind.”"

    —Rick Kaempfer, Illinois Entertainer

HOURS OF OPERATION

Wednesday 12PM-6PM

Thursdays 12PM-6PM

(Thursdays 12-8pm starting May 7th!)

Friday-Saturday 10AM-6PM

Sunday 12PM-6PM

ADMISSION

Adults………....…………… $24

Seniors | Military | Veteran $21

Students ….………………...$19

Children ……...6 & under FREE

440 W Randolph Street

Chicago, IL 60606

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Today would have been Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday! For three decades, Carson reigned as host of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ (1962–1992), defining the very essence of late-night television. He interviewed more
The Museum of Broadcast Communications is back! Book your tickets to our all-new exhibits and check out our new location 440 W Randolph in downtown Chicago. Exhibits include ‘Johnny Carson: The Centennial’, ‘The Evolution of Late
The Museum of Broadcast Communications is back! Book your tickets to our all-new exhibits and check out our new location 440 W Randolph in downtown Chicago. Exhibits include ‘Johnny Carson: The Centennial’, ‘The Evolution of Late
You’re invited to the Grand Reopening of the Museum of Broadcast Communications! BUY TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/mbc-grand-opening Join us on October 23rd—to celebrate Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday—for an unforgettable eve
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Oct 1, 1962 – Johnny Carson took over as host of The Tonight Show, succeeding Jack Paar and ushering in a new era of late-night television. Over the next three decades, he became the “King of Late Night,” interviewing more than 20,

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