'Roadshow' episodes filmed at Meadow Brook to air in January
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A vintage foot locker believed to have once belonged to the Temptations will be one of several appraisals featured on the new season of "Antiques Roadshow" when it returns for its 23rd season at 8 p.m. Monday on DPTV. The first three episodes of the new season were filmed at Meadow Brook Hall.
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In the end, nearly 2,900 ticket holders visited Meadow Brook Hall on June 14 to have their collectibles appraised and possible be filmed for "Antiques Roadshow."
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Travis Landry of Bruneau and Co. in Rhode Island excitedly shows James Supp of Coronado Trading.com and "Antiques Roadshow" senior producer Sam Farrell an original and complete story board from Mad Magazine that someone had brought in to have appraised. Dozens of appraisers were on hand at Meadow Brook in June for filming.
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Each guest was given a ticket for their item, directing them to one of 23 appraisal categories. Categories included jewelry, glass, collectibles, sports and furniture.
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Amanda of Oakland County was one of more than 2,800 guests who visited Meadow Brook for a "Roadshow" appraisal. She brought an Edison Gem Fireside phonograph.
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A line forms to determine where guests should go to have their items appraised.
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Dozens of appraisers were in place in tents on the grounds at Meadow Brook to determine the value of various vintage items.
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"Antiques Roadshow" Marsha Bemko visited Meadow Brook several years ago for an event and thought of it when the long-running show was considering changing its format to film at historic venues.
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Appraiser Gary Piattoni talks with Eric of Wayne County about a foot locker he purchased that is believed to have belonged to the Temptations. The locker will be featured on one of the upcoming episodes of "Antiques Roadshow" filmed in June at Meadow Brook.
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A vintage bike was one of thousands of items appraised at Meadow Brook in June.
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While the majority of the appraisals were conducted outside, some were filmed in the sun porch at Meadow Brook.
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Senior Producer Sam Farrell listens to the back story behind a brace that was once used for drilling and decides whether it should be appraised on-camera. Farrell will answer questions about "Roadshow" as part of a special screening on the show on Jan. 13 at Meadow Brook Hall. Tickets are $75.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
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A vintage foot locker believed to have once belonged to the Temptations will be one of several appraisals featured on the new season of "Antiques Roadshow" when it returns for its 23rd season at 8 p.m. Monday on DPTV. The first three episodes of the new season were filmed at Meadow Brook Hall.
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