Hollywood Treasure Season 1 Episode 1 Let the Bidding Begin
- TV-PG
- October 27, 2010
- 21 min
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8.8 (5)
In the first episode of Hollywood Treasure season 1, titled "Let the Bidding Begin," viewers are introduced to Joe Maddalena, a Hollywood memorabilia collector and the owner of Profile in History. Profile in History is the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, and Maddalena is on the hunt for hidden treasures that may have been left behind by Hollywood legends.
Maddalena and his team travel all over the country in search of rare and valuable pieces of Hollywood history. In this episode, Maddalena heads to Florida to check out a collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia that belonged to Monroe's former assistant, who is looking to sell the items and retire. Maddalena is particularly intrigued by a collection of letters written by Monroe herself, as well as a set of porcelain dolls that Monroe owned.
Meanwhile, back at the Profile in History offices in Los Angeles, Maddalena's team is preparing for an upcoming auction. They're expecting some big-ticket items, including the original chandelier from the Titanic and the Maltese Falcon statuette from the famous Humphrey Bogart film.
As the auction approaches, Maddalena is feeling the pressure. He knows that if any of his items don't sell, he'll be out a significant amount of money. But he's confident in his ability to connect collectors with the pieces they've been searching for.
Throughout the episode, viewers get a fascinating peek at the Hollywood memorabilia industry, as Maddalena and his team pore over rare items and prepare them for auction. There are tense moments as they negotiate with sellers, and moments of excitement as they discover unexpected treasures.
Overall, "Let the Bidding Begin" is a thrilling introduction to the world of Hollywood Treasure. It's a show that will appeal not only to movie buffs and collectors, but to anyone who's interested in the stories behind some of Hollywood's most iconic moments.