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Collector's Call Season 3, Episode 18: Laurence Sheinman: Looney Tunes
Laurence Sheinman is bonkers about Bugs Bunny. For more than 35 years, Laurence and his wife Jessica have enjoyed huntin' rabbits together. Laurence's fabulous collection includes a Bugs bronze statue, roller skates, and a special blinged out jacket - not with Bugs' face on it, but some of our collector's other favorite Looney Tunes characters. Our expert and appraiser of personal property, Kate Martin, joins us today to appraise Laurence's collection, and then will try to make a deal with him-one of his beloved Bugs Bunny collectibles in return for a special Bugs Bunny treasure he will have a hard time refusing. Watch Collector's Call Season 3, Episode 18 Laurence Sheinman: Looney Tunes in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Collector's Call Season 3, Episode 18 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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