What's It Worth

What's It Worth
StarringSigmund Rothschild (host)
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkCBS Television
ReleaseMay 21, 1948 (1948-05-21) –
October 11, 1953 (1953-10-11)

What's It Worth is an early American television series that aired on the CBS Television network from May 21, 1948, and into 1949. The series was later revived in 1952, before finally finishing its run on October 11, 1953.[1]

The show was hosted by self-taught appraiser Sigmund Rothschild (1917-1991),[2] who appraised antiques for celebrities. Gil Fates was Rothschild's assistant.[3] Nelson Case was the announcer for the episodes on Dumont until March 1953, when Bill Wendell replaced him.[1]

As the series title suggests, the audience submitted items of art, and Rothschild would tell them how much they were worth.

Originated by Maurice C. Dreicer,[4] a radio version of the program preceded the TV show.[5]

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References

  1. ^ a b Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. p. 1109. ISBN 0-345-42923-0.
  2. ^ Los Angeles Times obituary (November 16, 1991)
  3. ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 906. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
  4. ^ "Maurice C. Dreicer, 78; Was Radio Entertainer". The New York Times. August 30, 1989. p. B 5. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "The News of Radio: NBC Lists Three Summer Replacements -- Petrillo Orchestra in CBS Series". The New York Times. May 5, 1948. p. 50. Retrieved August 16, 2024.