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Charlie Pellett: The Man Behind the NYC Subway’s Most Famous Announcements

Charlie Pellett: The Man Behind the NYC Subway’s Most Famous Announcements

Update: 2025-01-03
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Hearin’ New York, there are few things as normalized as the announcements we hear in the subway. The tone of that recorded reminder to “Stand clear of the closing doors” is something we all know by heart.


But do you know the story behind the voice?


In today’s episode, Ginni shares the true story of Charlie Pellett, the iconic voice of the New York Subway.


You’ll hear about Charlie and learn the impressive secret that hides behind his New York claim to fame. You’ll also learn how the New York subway got its voice in the first place, and where that inspiration came from. 


 


What You’ll Learn:



  • (0:42 ) The man behind the voice of the NY subway

  • (1:07 ) A surprising fact about the voice actor

  • (1:42 ) How inspiration arrived from England


 


Connect with Ginni Media:


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearinnewyork


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearinnewyork


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearinnewyork


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati


Website: www.ginnimedia.com

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Charlie Pellett: The Man Behind the NYC Subway’s Most Famous Announcements

Charlie Pellett: The Man Behind the NYC Subway’s Most Famous Announcements

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