Next Airings

• 12/28 6:30PMBetty Boop- Janet Ellis
  "Janet Ellis first met and bonded with her husband Len over her collection of Betty Boop memorabilia. Now Len is Janet’s co-collector and a Betty Boop expert in his own right – in fact, he literally wrote the book on Betty collectibles. Lisa joins the couple in the shrine to the classic cartoon character they've built in their home. They share with us such 1930s rarities as an unlicensed bowl featuring both Betty and Mickey Mouse, and a gorgeously preserved wooden figure that is the very first Betty Boop doll. Also on hand is toy treasure hunter Joel Magee, who sets a value on Janet and Len’s entire collection – then tries to lure them into a trade for a beautiful one-of-a-kind modern Betty Boop item. And if that doesn’t have Janet and Len’s head spinning, there’s also a video greeting from the family of Betty Boop’s legendary creator, Max Fleisher."
• 1/4 6:30PMDavid Meinz- Vintage Fitness Fads
  "Dietician and nutritionist David Meinz has collected a museum's worth of samples, advertising, and more showcasing America's decades-long love affair with quack cures and weird weight-loss schemes. Americana expert Henry Tankersley weighs in on the market value of David's wildest finds, from weight-loss cigarettes to a vitamin mixture made with alcohol, for the whole family!"
• 1/11 6:30PMMeet Larry Strauss
  "After the beloved actress Charlotte Rae passed away in 2018, her son, Larry Strauss, inherited her personal collection of memorabilia – a collection that chronicles Charlotte’s illustrious career in showbiz. Now, Larry and our host, Lisa Whelchel, who was Charlotte’s longtime friend and colleague, want to share these incredible treasures with the world. The collection includes the master recording of Charlotte’s 1955 solo album, Songs I Taught My Mother, as well as many valuable television props, like a wardrobe hat from Sesame Street and two amazing set props from The Facts of Life. Joining Larry on this special episode of Collector’s Call is his daughter, Carly, and we’ve brought in archivist and pop culture historian Rob Klein to put an estimated value on the collection. Lisa also has something very special to share with Larry; plus legendary comedian (and fellow Facts of Life star) Geri Jewell stops by to chat, and to shock us with her own remarkable treasure."