NGC Signs On for New Thom Beers Series

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The National Geographic Channel (NGC) is beginning production for the new 10-episode series America’s Lost Treasures (working title) from Original Productions and Emmy Award-winning executive producer Thom Beers.

National Geographic Channel is asking viewers in ten cities to submit their family heirlooms, found objects and other treasures online for a chance to be a part of the series, $10,000 and inclusion in a future National Geographic exhibit. The series will highlight 10 cities across America in search of objects with historical importance and unexpected value. Five or six objects per city will be featured in the show, and the two series hosts, with the aid of staff from a prestigious museum in each city and other independent experts and appraisers, will investigate the object further to reveal the artifact’s worth.

America’s Lost Treasures is produced by Thom Beers’ Original Productions, a FremantleMedia Company. For Original Productions, executive producers are Thom Beers and Philip D. Segal, and co-executive producers are Gayle Gilman and Jeff Conroy. For the National Geographic Channel, executive producer is Kathleen Cromley and the executive VP of programming is Michael Cascio.

"In America, our national treasures are everywhere," Beers said. "But the history books only tell part of the story. We are excited to partner with National Geographic Channel to uncover the hidden collectibles and heirlooms which tell incredible stories of the people of this great country throughout our history.”

"The more unusual, the more unique, the more mysterious, the better," added Michael Cascio, the senior VP of content for NGC. "I don’t think people actually realize the historical significance, and potential financial value, of items which have been passed down generation to generation. Now is their chance!"