Who's Your Favorite Antiques Roadshow Appraiser?

[Good Buddy]

We haven't watched to program in a while as we no longer have TV, but I used to like the Sports Memorabilia lady, I can't find her name. But she is no longer with The Roadshow.
She was in her late 30's to early 40's she has dark shoulder length hair and just got really excited about the appraisals.
I also like Gary Sohmers and the Keno bros.
Of course we pay very close attention to the segments where someone has bought the item at a thrift..

Anyone, anyone...is this thing on....?

[SecondhandSophisticate]

Keno boys have my heart now, after their mid-century modern conversion. Also, I have a weak spot for anyone from Connecticut. I think there's someone from Woodbury or Southbury who I like just cause they're from home...

[Big Daddy Audio]

He's not on Antiques Roadshow, but David Dickinson of BBC's Bargain Hunt (and also from Dealing with Dickinson - a short lived reality-type show) is the best and most entertaining "used goods" presenter on the planet.

That is all.

[MrsGoodwill]

I like the Kenos. I really like the guy who does the toys -- the one who wears those wacky ties.

BDA, I am with you on DD. He is too cool! I love how on Bargain Hunt whenever the contestants choose a duffer, he'll say, "what a load of old tat!"

[Good Buddy]

David Dickinson of BBC's Bargain Hunt

I like him too. Love that hair?

[Mattie]

Good Buddy, I think you're talking about Leila Dunbar.  She's one of my favorites, too.  According to the website, she was on this year's Philadelphia episode.  I also love the Kenos, of course, and I like Noel Barrett and Rudy Franchi (the toy guys), Kathleen Guzman (who always seems so upbeat) and Berj Zavian (the jewelry guy with white hair). 

(Disclaimer: I don't have these people's names memorized!  I went to the AR website and scrolled through the appraiser list!)

Bradley and Brian Witherell, the father-and-son furniture appraisers, live in Sacramento and have a furniture gallery here.  I've been tempted to go in just to look around.

Does anybody know the name of the appraiser who was fired over a scandal involving a fake antique sword?  I think it happened in the second or third season.

[Good Buddy]

Leila Dunbar

That's her..



Nice frosty "Moonlighting" style pic, huh?

[Monimania]

I am a Kenos fan, I know someone who hates them because he thinks they are snobs and will only do expensive things, I still love them!

[Mattie]

I am a Kenos fan, I know someone who hates them because he thinks they are snobs and will only do expensive things, I still love them!

I walked past them when I went to Antiques Roadshow.  One was signing an autograph and the other was down on his knees, talking with a little kid.  They seemed very approachable and friendly.

[Cookie]

Leigh Keno was the nicest person when we met him.  He talked to us for a long, long time and did not seem bored by us or like he was trying to rush through the interview.  We had such a nice conversation and he is a very genuine person.  Maybe people think they're snobs because they are impeccably dressed and coiffed  , but Leigh said he definitely loves thrift stores, and you can't be a snob and be a thrifter!  It's really impossible.

[Big Daddy Audio]

Well!

I'm a snob and I thrift!

See?  I drink tea with my pinky stuck out, while I hold my Royal Doulton with the hand-painted periwinkles.

I only shop in the upper crust of charity consignment shops

Richard, mind the Pedestrian.

- Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Boo KAY")

That is all.