Collector's Call

Sundays at 6:30 PM

eastern (on most MeTV stations)
MeTV Network, America's No. 1 classic television network, proudly presents an original TV series, Collector's Call. Hosted by Lisa Whelchel (Blair on The Facts of Life), the unscripted series introduces you to some of the biggest collectors of pop culture memorabilia in the country.

Next Airings

  • 7/19 6:30PMAdam Holbrook- Elvis
    "Elvis Presley may be the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but Adam Holbrook just might be the king of collecting all things Elvis. After a lifetime of gathering treasures and more than 50 trips to Graceland, Adam and his partner, Mari Guerrero, now share their finds on their popular YouTube channel, and today, they’re sharing them with Lisa and general appraiser Kate Martin. Together, they shake, rattle, and roll through Elvis history, from the King’s own guitar pick, to a quirky array of Presley-branded grooming items, and even the floor vent salvaged from Colonel Tom Parker’s home. Kate appraises Adam and Mari’s collection before proposing a trade, unveiling a pristine vintage Presley travel case in hopes it’s enough to convince them to let a beloved Elvis item leave the building."
  • 7/26 6:30PMRick Brewer- Pop Culture/Memories
    "Rick Brewer is not your typical colllector. Like most collectors, he loves toys from the 70's and 80's, and items from his favorite televison shows and movies. He's also what you would call a tinkerer, restoring old toys to look as they did when he played with them as a kid. But what sets Rick apart from other collectors is that he's lost much of his memory, so when he comes across sees an item from his past, it actually helps trigger memories that might have otherwise been lost forever. Some of Rick's most treasured items are the the CB player he got for his birthday, the Sky Arrow Set he only had faint memories of-until, one day he saw one and all those old memories came flooding back. Our toy expert, Joel Magee will put a value on Rick's collection and remind us all why so many of these toys"
  • 8/2 6:30PMDavid Goodspeed- Dallas
    "The hit television program “Dallas” ended its 13-year run in 1991, and the reboot aired more than a decade ago, but it lives on in the collection of super fan David Goodspeed. Collector’s Call visited David at his home, where he has curated thousands of Dallas-related items. Lisa brought along a special guest: actress Charlene Tilton, who played Lucy Ewing on the show. David showed them some of his most prized possessions, including a suit worn on-screen by Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing; a poster signed by several cast members; a screen-worn wedding dress belonging to the second Mrs. J.R. Ewing, Kathy Podwell; vehicle plaques from cars designated for transporting the cast; items from some of the milestone episodes of the program; and mini oil derricks containing J.R.’s secrets to success. Charlene shares her memories of these items from the series and some behind the scenes stories.Expert James Yarwell, who is also a friend of David’s and Charlene’s, will appraise the entire collection, before proposing a trade for some of his rare collectibles. Will there be a deal? Stay tuned."
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Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Season 1
  • Season 1

Ep : Meet Paul

Paul Lisnek has been collecting Hollywood props and memorabilia for decades, as well as an extensive collection of U.S. historical political items including Presidential signatures and locks of hair.

Ep : Meet Rick

Rick Goldschmidt loved the toys of his youth so much that, as he grew older, he didn’t give them away — he bought more! Rick has a collection that now literally covers every surface and wall of his entire house.

Ep : Meet Deb

Deb Hoffman doesn’t just collect Winnie the Pooh items, she’s in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest collection of Winnie the Pooh items. The nearly 18,000 pieces are spread across two houses.

Ep : Meet Zac

Zac Vege has loved the rock band KISS since he was a kid — and he has the basement to prove it. His collection of all things KISS includes Ace Frehley-designed guitars and an original KISS pinball machine.

Ep : Meet Walter

Collector Walter Krueger shows host Lisa Whelchel through his giant and valuable collection of all things related to The Wizard of Oz. Walter’s collection fills his house — and a series of secret rooms!

Ep : Meet Jim P.

Guitarist Jim Peterik, formerly of Survivor, is known for hit songs like "Eye of the Tiger," as well his work with .38 Special and the Ides of March. His collection of 193 guitars contains some true rarities.

Ep : Meet Dan

Dan Thielmann has been collecting Coca-Cola items for 35 years and has an extensive collection of items dating back to the 1920s. We’ve brought along Coca-Cola collector Darrell Noble to put an estimated value on Dan’s collection — and he’s brought some Coca-Cola items from his own collection in hopes of making a trade with Dan.

Ep : Meet Jim E.

Artist Jim Engel is a cartoonist and toy designer by trade, so it’s no surprise that he is the proud owner of a comic-book art collection more than five decades in the making. See the original artwork for Marvel’s Avengers No. 53, Jack Kirby work, and original artwork from a 1977 Captain America issue. Will he trade some of it for a statue of Doc Savage?

Ep : Meet Dwight

Collector Dwight Cleveland shares his collection of more than 4,500 vintage movie posters. For decades Dwight has been collecting these rare posters, including a Czech poster for King Kong, an Italian print for Casablanca and rare Disney gems. Is he willing to trade one away?

Ep : Meet Christen

Christen Carter began collecting pinback buttons as a young girl with a Snoopy button. That hobby grew into a business, and a non-profit museum, the Busy Beaver Button Museum. Certified appraiser Judy Martin values the button collection and has brought along a rare Muhammad Ali button to make a trade.

Ep : Meet Gordon

Fire Chief Gordon Nord collects all things fire related. A firefighter for more than four decades, Gorde has been collecting fire-related items for just as long, including vintage fire extinguishers, fireboxes, helmets with shields, and vintage toys.

Ep : Meet Sean

Sean Kelly has been playing video games his whole life and collecting them for nearly as long. He turned his passion into both a retail business and a museum, the National Videogame Museum. Sean's collection includes a prototype of the Sega Neptune System and the ultra-rare Atari Video Life game cartridge in its original box.

Ep : Meet Candace

Candace Jordan has loved books since she was a young girl. Today, this former Playboy Playmate is a collector of rare books. Candace's impressive collection includes three first-edition Harry Potter books — with personal notes from J.K. Rowling to her father on the title pages!