Trash or Treasure
Encyclopedia
Trash or Treasure, later known as Treasure Hunt, is an early American TV series which aired on the DuMont Television Network
from October 1, 1952 to September 27, 1953.
In the show, owners of collectible items would bring antiques to host Sigmund Rothschild, who would give an opinion on how much they were worth. The program's name was changed to Treasure Hunt in April 1953, according to McNeil (1996). Rothchild also hosted the similar series What's It Worth?
on CBS.
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
from October 1, 1952 to September 27, 1953.
In the show, owners of collectible items would bring antiques to host Sigmund Rothschild, who would give an opinion on how much they were worth. The program's name was changed to Treasure Hunt in April 1953, according to McNeil (1996). Rothchild also hosted the similar series What's It Worth?
What's it Worth
What's It Worth? is an early American television series that aired on the CBS Television network from 21 May 1948 and into 1949. It was later revived in 1952, before finally finishing its run on 11 October 1953. It was hosted by Sigmund Rothschild, who also hosted a similar program called Trash or...
on CBS.
Episode status
As with most DuMont Network programs, no episodes of Trash or Treasure are known to survive today.See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts