Hollywood Treasure Season 1 Episode 4 Joe Goes Ape

Joe Maddalena and the team at Profiles in History return for another exciting episode of Hollywood Treasure. In the fourth installment of season one, titled "Joe Goes Ape," Joe sets his sights on a prized item from the 1968 film, Planet of the Apes.

The episode begins with Joe and the team traveling to New York City to meet with a collector who has an incredibly rare piece of Planet of the Apes memorabilia - the gorilla costume worn by actor Roddy McDowall in the first film. Joe is understandably excited about the opportunity to acquire such an important piece of movie history, but he knows it won't come cheap. He must negotiate with the collector and make sure he can secure the funds to make the purchase.

While in New York, Joe also plans to meet with a potential investor who could help take Profiles in History to the next level. But before that meeting can happen, Joe needs to take care of the business at hand. He meets with the collector, inspects the costume, and begins the negotiation process. As always, Joe's expertise and knowledge of Hollywood memorabilia come in handy, and he's able to secure the gorilla costume for a fair price.

Back in Los Angeles, Joe and the team get to work prepping for the big auction where the gorilla costume will be sold. But things don't go quite as planned when a leak in the Profiles in History warehouse causes water damage to some of the items. The team has to work quickly to assess the damage and make sure everything is still in working order.

The night of the auction arrives, and Joe is nervous but excited to finally sell the gorilla costume. He's hoping to make a big profit for both himself and the collector he purchased it from. The auction gets underway, and all eyes are on the Planet of the Apes costume. But when the bidding starts, things don't go quite as smoothly as Joe had hoped. There's a lot of interest in the costume, but the bidding war is fierce, and the price climbs higher and higher. Joe is determined to come out on top, but he's not sure he can outbid some of the other collectors in the room.

In the end, the gorilla costume sells for a staggering amount, but Joe is pleased with the outcome. He's able to turn a profit for himself and the collector, and he knows the costume is going to a good home. But the success of the auction is bittersweet for Joe as he reflects on the fact that the piece of movie history will no longer be a part of his personal collection.

Just when Joe thinks the night is over, he gets an unexpected call - it's the potential investor he met with in New York, and he wants to talk business. Joe is excited about the opportunity, and he heads to a meeting with the investor the next day. The meeting goes well, and Joe knows that Profiles in History is on the cusp of something great. But he also knows that with great success comes great responsibility, and he's ready to handle whatever challenges come his way.

Overall, "Joe Goes Ape" is an exciting and entertaining episode of Hollywood Treasure. Joe's passion for movie memorabilia is infectious, and viewers will likely find themselves invested in the outcome of the auction and Joe's business meeting. The episode is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Profiles in History team, who work tirelessly to ensure that Hollywood's most iconic props and costumes are preserved for future generations.