For immediate release
Chicago, IL - May 28, 2014
CHICAGO – May 28, 2014 – WTTW, one of the country’s premier public media organizations, is pleased to announce that the station will welcome the popular weekly PBS series ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, a production of WGBH Boston, to Chicago this summer to tape three episodes for the upcoming 2015 season, the program’s 19th. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW’s last visit to the city was in the summer of 2003.
A production crew from WTTW will tape a behind-the-scenes special with the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW crew on Saturday, July 26 at McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America. A random ticket lottery was held earlier this year for the Chicago event’s 3,000 available tickets (admitting two), attracting 18,677 applicants.
"ANTIQUES ROADSHOW couldn't be happier to embark on our second summer of a beefed-up, eight-city tour," said Marsha Bemko, the show's executive producer. “We can't wait to return to Chicago, where we found so many great treasures in 2003," she added.
“WTTW is excited to welcome ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, one of our most popular national series, back to the city,” said WTTW President and CEO Dan Schmidt. “The show’s loyal audience has responded with incredible enthusiasm to their visit, and we anticipate that they will bring a diverse collection of unique and valuable items for appraisal.”
Other cities on this summer’s production tour include Bismarck, ND; Santa Clara, CA; Birmingham, AL; Austin, TX; Albuquerque, NM; Charleston, WV; and New York City.
About ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt, 11-time Emmy® Award nominated ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is about to begin its 18th broadcast season and is the top-rated ongoing primetime PBS series. The series is produced by WGBH Boston for PBS under license from the BBC. The Executive Producer is Marsha Bemko. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Subaru. Additional funding is provided by public television viewers.
For more information about ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, visit pbs.org/antiques. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW press materials, including streaming video and downloadable photos, are available at pbs.org/pressroom.
About WGBH
WGBH Boston is America’s preeminent public broadcaster and the largest producer of PBS content for TV and the Web, including primetime, lifestyle, and children’s series. WGBH also is a major source of programs for public radio, a leader in educational multimedia, and a pioneer in accessible technology. wgbh.org
About WTTW
WTTW is a premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique television and digital media content across four distinct television channels – WTTW11, WTTW Prime, the Spanish-language channel WTTW Vme, and WTTW Create/WTTW WORLD, and on wttw.com. Recognized for award-winning local and national productions such as Chicago Tonight, Check, Please!, and MEXICO – One Plate at a Time, WTTW presents the very best in cultural, nature, science, public affairs, and children’s programming to almost 2 million weekly viewers across a four state area. WTTW is unique in its commitment to serving the children in our community, with half of its weekday broadcast schedule devoted to educational and non-commercial content. Visitors to wttw.com can connect with others in the community and access a full library of local and national video content for kids and adults, interactive features, event and membership opportunities, and robust microsites dedicated to WTTW and PBS series and specials.
About PBS
PBS, with its over 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 120 million people through television and over 29 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. PBS’ premier children’s TV programming and its website, pbskids.org, are parents’ and teachers’ most trusted partners in inspiring and nurturing curiosity and love of learning in children. More information about PBS is available at pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the Internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS PressRoom on Twitter.
PLEASE NOTE:
REPORTERS AND NEWS CREWS WISHING TO COVER THIS EVENT ON SITE MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ADVANCE.
