‘Antiques Roadshow’ on PBS Announces Celebrity Editions

Veteran “Antiques Roadshow” on PBS has announced three special episodes reimagined to feature celebrity guests as the series continues its quest to reveal hidden treasures found in homes across America. The “Antiques Roadshow, Celebrity Edition” will air this May.

“The magic of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW goes to work in this celebrity format, resulting in some of my favorite episodes of ROADSHOW ever,” said series executive producer Marsha Bemko. “Along with discovering history through items, we get the added bonus of learning about notable people we’re intrigued by through their own personal stories.”

The celebrity participants include…

• Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe
• Musicians Ruben Blades and Luba Mason
• Author Marc Brown
• Actor Ronny Chieng
• Musicians Paquito D’Rivera and Brenda Feliciano
• Chef Carla Hall
• Humorist John Hodgman
• Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan
• TV personality Carson Kressley
• Comedian Jay Leno
• Actress S. Epatha Merkerson
• Broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien
• Pro golfer Dottie Pepper
• Humorist Mo Rocca
• Author Jason Reynolds
• Fashion designer Christian Siriano
• Author Mo Willems

“Antiques ROadshow” is produced by GBH.