Collection of iconic TV props, costumes up for auction
Collection of iconic TV props, costumes up for auction
In the 1980s, a man named John Azarian began collecting memorabilia from the television shows he’d grown up with. From “Batman” to “Star Trek” to “Wonder Woman,” he snapped up props, costumes and other items, eventually forming a treasure trove of collectibles with few rivals. Now, Profiles in History is putting up part of that collection for sale in California on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Michelle Miller reports.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, focusing on the auction of John Azarian's collection of TV memorabilia. The key claims about the collection's origin and the auction are supported by other CBS News reports and auction house information. The article presents the information in a straightforward manner with minimal bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** In the 1980s, a man named John Azarian began collecting memorabilia from television shows.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that a collection of television props and costumes is up for auction. While it doesn't specifically mention the 1980s or John Azarian, it supports the general idea of a large TV memorabilia collection being auctioned.
- Failure to cover:* The exact start date of the collection and the collector's name are not explicitly confirmed by other sources.
- Claim:** The collection includes items from "Batman," "Star Trek," and "Wonder Woman."
- Verification Source #4: Mentions an "Iconic Hero Bat Shield from Batman (NBC TV, 1966-1968)" being up for auction, supporting the inclusion of Batman memorabilia.
- Failure to cover:* The inclusion of "Star Trek" and "Wonder Woman" items is not explicitly confirmed by the provided sources, though the general nature of the collection suggests it's plausible.
- Claim:** Profiles in History is putting up part of that collection for sale in California on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
- Failure to cover:* The provided sources do not confirm the specific auction house (Profiles in History) or the exact date (Tuesday, Dec. 17). However, the general idea of a TV memorabilia auction is supported.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #4: "Iconic Hero Bat Shield from Batman (NBC TV, 1966-1968)" supports the claim that items from specific TV shows are being auctioned.
- Verification Source #5: "collection of television props, sets and costumes is now up for auction" supports the general premise of the article.
- The lack of specific confirmation for all details (collector's name, exact date, all TV shows mentioned) lowers the factual accuracy score slightly.