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'Antiques Roadshow' in Denver a huge hit!

posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:36am

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On Saturday, more than 5,000 people came from near and far to get their treasures appraised and experience the live taping of "Antiques Roadshow," PBS' most popular program seen by some 11 million viewers each week.

Three one-hour episodes will be made from the Denver footage, airing between January and May 2010.

As a press escort (what a rush!), I got to spend time on the set, talk to people as they anxiously awaited their appraisals and stand side-by-side with the famous Keno twins.

Strangest item spotted? A giant mahogany coffin. We caught it on camera.

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And then there were the 18th century books brought in by RMPBS guest blogger and former Rocky pop culture columnist Mike Pearson. Find out how much they were worth on Pearson's blog

For those of you who had your photo taken with Mark Walberg (that is, his cardboard cutout!), check out our flickr feed below and download your photo.

Thank you all for sharing your stories, your smiles and your enthusiasm for "Antiques Roadshow" and Rocky Mountain PBS. You did us proud.

-Elizabeth Mayer, Rocky Mountain PBS

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What's your point of view?

Deborah
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 › 4:07pm
Thanks for posting the video! I loved watching all of them.

Connie
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 › 4:43pm
Nice to see the photos, etc. I volunteered and was out front all day so we didn't get to see much of what was appraised or for what - too busy!

Deanna & Earl Humphrey
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 › 5:09pm
Just want to say it was a pleasure having been able to attend. A once in a lifetime opportunity.

Elizabeth
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 › 5:13pm
Connie: A heartfelt thanks to you and our team of more than 100 RMPBS volunteers who spent hours on their feet helping make Antiques Roadshow run smoothly. We were told by producers that our staff and volunteers were especially gracious, energetic and efficient. Way to go, team!

Alberta Pennak
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 › 8:40am
This is something I've wanted to do for years, so finally, what a thrill! The organization of this show is mind-boggling! Had a wonderful afternoon! Will be looking forward to see it 3 times in 2010 on TV.

Gary Wallace
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 › 11:14am
I sent photos of furniture antiques, as requested for the Roadshow. Never heard from anyone, I had reservation for Vegas the 25th, and had to end up driving the 800 mi. because it was too late and expensive for flights. I would have loved to have attended the A.Roadshow, but because I never received info of where and what time it began etc. I missed out. I wished someone from the A. Roadshow would have had the courtesy to contact me to let me know if my Antiques would be shown or not.

Sally Jo Kolar
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 › 5:34pm
I think it is unfair if you are rich enough you get tickets. I donate every year and like PBS, but I'm sure disappointed how the tickets were handled for the Roadshow, thats why the rick get richer and the poor get poorer. Thanks Sally Jo Kolar

Priscilla and Anne Gifford
Thursday, July 30, 2009 › 8:34am
We rode the RTD from Boulder with our small treasures, met equally excited folks in the lines, were helped by the blueshirted volunteers, and had a great time. The appraisers were patient and pleasant--no big bucks, but acceptable estimates. And, we spoke with the Keno brothers!!!
Can't wait for the broadcasts in 2010.
Good job. Thanks.

Linda in Viewer Services
Thursday, July 30, 2009 › 8:48am
To Gary: According to the Antiques Roadshow On the Road Furniture Roundup, if you had been chosen you would have been notified at least 30 days in advance, although things may have been somewhat different last year when they were in Las Vegas.

To Sally Jo: 95% of all tickets were distributed free of charge.

Theresa
Thursday, July 30, 2009 › 1:16pm
We looked on the website for info on when the lucky attendees would be notified, so that we could make other plans. Unless we missed it, we just assumed by 1 July that we didn't get tickets. In the future could you put on this site how soon winners will be informed; or a note stating that winners have been chosen, so the rest of us aren't waiting, and waiting... thanks

LOUIS STEINBERG
Friday, July 31, 2009 › 11:33am
When are you going to send us the photo that we took of Mark Walberg poster board picture. Thanks

Webmaster
Friday, July 31, 2009 › 11:36am
Louis, all the photos we took on Saturday are in the slideshow on this page. It's just above "WHAT'S YOUR POINT OF VIEW." Click the big play button.

Marty Blevins
Sunday, August 2, 2009 › 10:14am
It is amazing what is found when America opens her closets! We could furnish several museums with just interesting "stuff". I wish I had the stamina to stand all day and talk to people about the stories of their "stuff". I'd recommend a day in line at the Roadshow for everyone.

anne talbot
Thursday, August 6, 2009 › 7:23am
we stood in line for hours and not one second passed by that we were not having the time of our lives. my mom and i met lots and lots of wonderful people, even exchanged email addresses with some folks. we can not wait to find out where the next antique roadshow aires next year. we're going!!!!!!!!!!! you guys did an awesome job. thanks

John & Diane
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 › 10:20pm
Thought you might like reading.

Nancy Bohac
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 › 1:31pm
We live in the Northeast corner of CO so spent Friday eve. with friends in Denver, then rode the RTD in to the Show. Even the 1 hour wait in line didn't seem too long as we enjoyed talking with all the folks around us. The appraisers were very kind, but it was a bit disappointing to find out our treasures were only worth between $100-200 each. Oh well, my husband and I hope to appear on the Feedback Booth with my 1940's doll! Splendid event and worth all the time it took. Volunteers were great, too.

Judith E. Gallegos
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 › 3:03pm
I wish I could have been there. When is this airing locally?

Linda in Viewer Services
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 › 3:21pm
Judith, hi. This will be aired in 2010 as part of the next season. While we don't yet know when it will be shown, you can check from time to time by going to http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/5671 and clicking on TUNE IN.

Nam LeDinh
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 › 10:31pm
Nam LeDinh
Monday, July 27, 2009 ? 3:17pm
Hi, not only was I one of the few lucky ones who received free tickets to the show, but I had a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Leslie and Leigh Keno. They were so down to earth and took the time to speak to me freely for 2 minutes. They signed my "Hidden Treasures" book and Leigh sketched a drawing of a chair for me. I also got signatures of Mark Walberg, David Rago, and Nicholas Lowry. They all were so gracious. An experience I will never forget. Thank-you RMPBS and Antiques Roadshow. You guys are FIERCE!

Deborah
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 › 4:07pm
Thanks for posting the video! I loved watching all of them.

Connie
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 › 4:43pm
Nice to see the photos, etc. I volunteered and was out front all day so we didn't get to see much of what was appraised or for what - too busy!

Deanna & Earl Humphrey
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 › 5:09pm
Just want to say it was a pleasure having been able to attend. A once in a lifetime opportunity.