Melrose Place Props to be Auctioned Off For Charity!
“Melrose Place” Online Auction
-- Fans will have the chance to own a piece of television history as "Melrose Place” completes its seventh and final season --
Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America --
Spelling Television Inc., Amazon.com and ARTISTdirect have announced plans for a ”Melrose Place” Charity Online Auction, surrounding the series finale on FOX on May 24, 1999 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET/PT).
Featuring an extensive collection of wardrobe, props and furnishings directly from the set of the hit series, the auction will launch on May 17, 1999 at 9pm ET and will conclude on May 27, 99 at 9pm ET. An online preview of all auction merchandise will be accessible as of May 11, 1999 at 9pm ET.
Amazon.com Auctions will be the exclusive host of the official auction. As a frequent visitor to our site, MelroseTV.com, you can have direct access to the auction section by clicking on this link!
ARTISTdirect, Spelling's partner in developing e-commerce programs, is coordinating the text and photographic images for each “Melrose” auction item, and is responsible for managing all inventory control, warehousing and fulfillment.
The 10-day auction will feature hundreds of items, including secret items from the season finale which will become available at 12am ET immediately following the finale on FOX on May 24th. Reflecting the style and energy that made ``Melrose Place'' and its characters so popular with TV viewers, the items are expected to generate spirited bidding from ardent “Melrose” fans.
Visitors to the “Melrose” auction site will also be able to register to win the original “Melrose Place” apartment complex sign and other exciting prizes which will be raffled off at the conclusion of the auction, regardless of whether or not they enter an auction bid.
Among the items to be made available will be furnishings (e.g. furniture from “Melrose” apartments, headboards, coffee tables, desks, etc.); numerous large props, including apartment doors from the “Melrose” apartment complex and a “Shooters” pool table; wardrobe and jewelry, including lingerie and wedding gowns; hand props such as engraved watches, license plates,
hospital badges and office signs; production items, including set blue prints and the original model of the courtyard; and publicity items such as autographed cast photos, posters, scripts, etc.
Last Updated May 15, 1999