Collector's Call

Sundays at 6:30 PM

pacific (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

5/31 6:30PMScott Forter- Marilyn Monroe
"Marilyn Monroe is one of those entertainment legends whose personal life is as iconic as her movie roles. Lifelong fan Scott Fortner has assembled a dazzling collection that illuminates both aspects of the film star’s persona, and shares it all with Lisa Whelchel and Collector’s Call. From the onscreen side, we’ll see the gown she wore (and the fan she wielded) in The Prince and the Showgirl, and her personal script for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. From the private side, we’ll showcase her phone book from 1962; a letter to her former father-in-law on her personal stationary, her custom-made black wool and mink collar suit, and her iconic green Pucci top. Entertainment archivist and screen-worn costume authority Rob Klein appraises the items, and Scott’s entire collection, before offering a tempting trade for one of its treasures."
6/7 6:30PMAJ Weir- Sneakers/Sports
"Collector AJ Weir deserves top honors when it comes to his incredible sports collection. First, there are the shoes. Jordan's, that is, autographed by MJ himself. But then there are the one-of-one items like the signed drawing of Babe Ruth, the Cubs lineup card from the 2016 World Series, not to mention the jackets Weir makes for the NBA & other sports leagues. Today, Lisa checks out AJ's collection and brings along sneaker expert Errick Spencer, who knows a cool pair of kicks when he sees one. After appraising AJ's collection, Errick will propose a trade that'll have AJ "soul-searching" for answers."

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Stories

Meet Alex Arnold: Inside the Collection

Meet Patrick Mediate: Inside the Collection

Meet Dave Rautio: Inside the Collection

Meet Alex Arnold: Inside the Collection

Meet Patrick Mediate: Inside the Collection

Meet Dave Rautio: Inside the Collection

Meet Paul Chu: Inside the Collection

Only true Star Wars fans can tell which of these characters are real

Meet Paul Lisnek: Inside the Collection

Meet Phebe Taylor & Jeff Zappala: Inside the Collection

How well do you remember these iconic vintage toys?

Were these toys made by Mattel or another iconic toy brand?

Which of these vintage toys would you rather own?

Which of these '80s toys is the best? We want your opinion!

Collector's Call with Lisa Whelchel returns for a brand-new seventh season on April 12th

Meet Andrew Somer: Inside the Collection

Meet Ozzie Cicchetti: Inside the Collection

Meet Lucky Meisenheimer: Inside the Collection

Meet Jennifer Klein: Inside the Collection

Meet Ashley and Anne: Inside the Collection

Meet Tom: Inside the Collection

Meet Fred: Inside the collection

Meet Janay Smith: Inside the Collection

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!