Over 30 years the Comisar Collection has located, acquired and conserved artifacts that represent nearly 75 years of American television. What started as an interest in classic TV grew into a mission as I realized television’s cultural importance. Now, with thousands of artifacts, the Comisar Collection is the definitive archive telling the story of America’s favorite pastime, and through that lens, America’s story. The time has come for the Comisar Collection to find a permanent home in a qualified museum, archive or attraction. For the first time the entire collection—from Batman’s costume, Captain Kirk’s bridge uniform, Fonzie’s leather jacket, Archie Bunker’s living room chairs and Johnny Carson’s home base set to Tony Soprano’s pistol and Walter White’s blue sky meth—will be available, as a whole, for acquisition. The intention has always been to share these TV treasures with the public. This ultimate goal has guided the collection’s care from its early years until now; striving to meet the highest standards set by museums in order for the collection to be safely archived and exhibition ready. Representing both the artistic and the technical evolution, the Comisar Collection has focused on our history as viewed through the unique nature of the medium. The artifacts in this collection help spark a very personal connection with the audience, in e ff ect giving emotional life to the intimate and often times inspiring history of our collective experience. Early television programs followed radio’s proven character types and story structures until public tastes and entertainment expectations pushed the medium to expand. The American story as seen on TV o ff ers a glimpse into the lives of its citizens, only possible with skillful storytelling that brings viewers back each week. Television has helped shape the narrative of how we see ourselves and our place in the world. These familiar artifacts from television’s history would complement a museum mission to tell the story of our shared past across all screens, mediums and platforms. This would especially resonate with school kids, teens & families, as it would be an organic extension of their daily lives. Nielsen’s 2021 report confirms that the American audience escaped to the comfort of watching long-gone classic TV comedies during the pandemic. Programs born when TV content was tamer became a reliable option for multi-generational households who watched together. And even with dramatic growth in streaming platforms, there is not a decline in interest for traditional TV. We are again on the brink of something new. The delineation between film and television continues to fade as content seamlessly merges and streams to smart phones and mobile devices. TV storytelling today rivals the artistry and sophistication of the cinema, and there is no longer a sell-by date on erstwhile entertainment, as it all has a potential to connect with new generations. The dream has always been for the Comisar Collection to become a permanent part of an American museum or other appropriate public venue. We are presenting this collection as an opportunity for your stakeholders to acquire the treasures from America’s most beloved and ubiquitous narrative art form. I invite you to reach out if you would like additional information about terms and pricing. Cheers, James Comisar The Comisar Collection, Inc. (310) 273-1717 P z (310) 600-5210 M Publicist: Je ff Abraham z (310) 866-1825 ComisarCollection.com
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