Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/American Treasures


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was keep. (non-admin closure) MaxnaCarter (talk) 13:29, 3 June 2022 (UTC)

American Treasures

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Only one source found. Prod contested Ten Pound Hammer • (What did I screw up now?) 01:07, 24 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Television-related deletion discussions. Ten Pound Hammer • (What did I screw up now?) 01:07, 24 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Delete the sourcing is not to a level to show notability.John Pack Lambert (talk) 13:25, 24 May 2022 (UTC)

Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources.  The book has a section titled "American Treasures". The book notes: "I first encountered Kirk French while watching the Discovery Channel. During a commercial break, I saw an ad for the network's newest show. It was called American Treasures. The spot showed a pair of young archaeologists, dressed in jeans and battered work shirts, driving around the American backcountry in an old Ford-F150, helping people determine the historical significance of their family heirlooms. The hosts, who were revealed to be the archaeologists Kirk French and Jason De León, seemed loud and energetic and enjoying the hell out of what they were doing. It was like Antiques Roadshow, but with considerably more drinking and cursing. ... I was hooked. To understand the appeal of American Treasures, you must understand its competition. At the time, cable TV ..."  The article notes: "This opportunity was the chance to co-host the Discovery Channel show "American Treasures" with his close friend, Kirk French. The idea of the show is to respond to calls from people around the country who believe they have an item of historical or cultural significance. The duo then travels to that person's home to research the item and give advice about preservation. ... Production companies often look for archaeologists and anthropologists to do different types of shows, so French sent in a reel with the idea for "American Treasures." The company liked it, and French knew he would only do the show if De Leon was the other co-host. The two anthropologists filmed for 80 days, traveling around the country to respond to calls from people of all walks of life who own an object that may be of significance. They would travel to observe each item, get to know the owner, and then fly back home for a few days to conduct research."  The article notes: "He never thought it would inspire his own 10-episode series on The Discovery Channel called "American Treasures," which premieres tonight at 10. ... The truck's first stop, the site of the first "American Treasures" episode, is in French's home state of Texas. There they begin a cross-country adventure examining artifacts that members of the public think have historical significance. ... "Artifact or Fiction" was the original name of the show, but just weeks before the show's air date, The Discovery Channel changed it to "American Treasures," much to the dismay of French and De Leon." Less significant coverage:  The article notes: "Discovery became aware of the box through this story and contacted Abbott about being featured on an upcoming American Treasures episode which will likely air in mid- to late-March. Filming took place in December."  The article notes: "10 P.M. (Discovery) AMERICAN TREASURES The archaeology professors Kirk French and Jason De Le?above from left, drive cross-country in their pickup to consult with ordinary folks who think they possess items with historical significance. In this series premiere, the men try to get at the truth behind a rare gun said to have been owned by the outlaw John Wesley Hardin and a suit connected to Bonnie and Clyde."</li> <li> The article notes: ""American Treasures" (10 p.m., Discovery) takes a page or two from "Antiques Roadshow" and "History Detectives," celebrating interesting artifacts and providing some stories and historical context to every item discovered. Along the way, hosts Dr. Jason De Leon and Dr. Kirk French look at a trumpet that may have belonged to Louis Armstrong, Al Capone's papers and a steam whistle some claim was salvaged from Pearl Harbor."</li> <li> The article notes: "The network has ordered Desert Car Kings, about an Arizona family that restores classic vehicles, and Treasure Nation (working title), about an archaeologist and anthropologist duo who travel the country to find overlooked artifacts. ... Treasure starts Feb. 15 and stars self-proclaimed “blue-collar scholars” Kirk French and Jason DeLeon, who find everything from antique weaponry and ancient Mayan artifacts to claims of Biblical relics in suburban backyards."</li> </ol></li> </ol>There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow American Treasures to pass Notability, which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject". Cunard (talk) 09:55, 27 May 2022 (UTC) </li></ul> Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America1000 13:41, 31 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Keep per the citations listed by Cunard. Donald D23   talk to me  18:04, 29 May 2022 (UTC)
 * <p class="xfd_relist" style="margin:0 0 0 -1em;border-top: 1px solid #AAA; border-bottom: 1px solid #AAA; padding: 0px 2em;"> Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.


 * Mild Keep While not the best of sources, I think it's just enough to push it into notability. Oaktree b (talk) 20:09, 31 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Keep as multiple reliable sources coverage has been identified in this discussion including significant book coverage so that WP:GNG is passed and deletion is unnecessary in my view, Atlantic306 (talk) 20:19, 31 May 2022 (UTC)


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