Dr. Lori

Dr. Lori


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Dr. Lori

Who is Dr. Lori?

As seen on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Tonight Show, Fine Living Network, FamilyNet, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Daytime, Retirement Living TV, and Comcast TV, Dr. Lori is an award-winning TV personality and TV talk show host with the Ph.D. in art history.

Dr. Lori is a nationally syndicated columnist with columns carried in 86 publications reaching more than 8 million readers monthly, an editor of several lifestyle magazines, and an author with 30 books to her credit. A certified fine art and antiques appraiser, Dr. Lori is the director of www.DrLoriV.com.

Presenting more than 100 events every year and conducting in home appraisal visits, Dr. Lori reviews approximately 20,000 items a year.

Education
Museum Experience
Publications & Syndicated Column

TV Talk Show Host
TV Programs
Author
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Education

Dr. Lori is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wesleyan University and earned her Ph.D. in art history from The Pennsylvania State University.  She has taught art history at the Penn State University, the State University of New York, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and at the Yale University Art Gallery and currently is on the faculty at Penn State University. 

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Museum Experience

Dr. Lori has held museum positions at the Allentown Art Museum, Muhlenberg College, and the Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State. 

Additionally, she has trained museum docents at the James A. Michener Art Museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Art as well as curated exhibitions at Colgate University, the Susquehanna Art Museum, and the University of Wisconsin among others.

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Publications & Syndicated Column

Her book titled, Seymour Lipton: An American Sculptor, deals with Abstract Expressionism and post-war history and the associated exhibition traveled for over two years to museums in Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Lori's syndicated column on art and antiques appears in the following 86 publications and reaches more than 8 million readers every month.

Virginian-Pilot
Norfolk, VA
Dr. Lori

Tampa Tribune
Tampa, FL
Sunday Eagle
Naples and Marco Island, FL
The News Sun
Sebring, FL
 
Pelican Press
Sarasota, FL
 
Lake City Reporter
Lake City, FL
Katy News
Katy, TX
   
Republican Herald
Pottsville, PA
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Community Trend
Southeastern PA & Southern NJ
   
The Ann Arbor News
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Princeton Packet
Princeton, NJ
   
The Journal
Martinsburg, WV
Bugle Newspapers
(5 newspapers)
Suburban Chicago, IL
Lancaster New Era
Lancaster, PA
News-Item
Shamokin & Coal Township, PA
The Daily Item
Central PA
Bucks County Herald
Bucks County, PA & Central NJ
   
Pocono Record
Northeastern/Pocono area, PA
Standard-Speaker
Hazleton, PA  
Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Williamsport, PA
Lock Haven Express
Lock Haven, PA
Delaware County Daily Times 
Delaware County, PA
Main Line Times 
Delaware, Chester & Philadelphia counties PA
The Phoenix
Phoenixville, PA
The Mercury
Pottstown, PA
Centre Daily Times
Centre County, PA
The Sentinel
Lewistown, PA
The Sentinel
Cumberland & Perry County, PA
Daily Freeman
Kingston, NY
   
The Independent
Easthampton, NY
The Palladium-Times
Oswego, NY
DeSoto Sun
Arcadia, FL
North Port Sun
North Port, FL
Englewood Sun
Englewood, FL
Charlotte Sun
Charlotte Harbor, FL
   
Venice Gondolier Sun
Venice, FL
New Haven Register
New Haven, CT
The Capital
Annapolis & Anne
Arundel Co, MD
Suburban Journals
(27 newspapers)

St. Louis, MO
   
Accent on Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay, FL
Festivities magazine
Northeastern, PA
Atlantic Ave magazine
Delray Beach, FL
Pocono Lifestyle magazine
Northeastern, PA
Panorama magazine
Northeastern, PA
Bucks-Lehigh magazine
Bucks & Lehigh Counties, PA
b Magazine
Central Pennsylvania
Bucks County Equestrian
Bucks & Lehigh Counties, PA
   
Morris Homestyle magazine 
Morris County, NJ
50Plus Senior News
Central Pennsylvania
   
Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting magazine 
10 states in the Southeastern US
The Daily Record
Distinctive Properties magazine
Baltimore County, MD
   
Senior Living Magazine
Northwest, GA
Luxury Living magazine
Connecticut

Learn more about Dr. Lori's syndicated columns. 

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TV Talk Show Host

Dr. Lori

From teaching at major universities to presenting over 100 programs each year in front of live crowds across the country, Dr. Lori's experience educating and entertaining audiences of all ages makes her a natural in front of the camera and as a TV host.

When the program Comcast Tonight was re-launched, owned by the nation's largest cable company, the Comcast Corporation, Dr. Lori was selected to host the TV talk show. As a popular TV host, Dr. Lori engages media executives, tech experts, politicians, community organizers, celebrities, and other guests in countless interviews on a variety of lifestyle, political, and news topics.

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TV Programs

Dr. Lori

View award-winning TV personality Dr. Lori's current TV broadcast schedule.

-  Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Tonight Show
-  Fine Living Network

-  Host, TV talk show Comcast Tonight.
FamilyNet's Everyday with Marcus and Lisa, Nationwide
-  Treasure HD's Treasure Seekers, Nationwide
Retirement Living TV, Nationwide
Daytime, Nationwide
-  CN8 TV's Money Matters Today
-  Comcast CN8 TV
-  Comcast Newsmakers
NBC KSDK's Show Me St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
CW 11 KPLR Noon News, St. Louis, MO
WFTX FOX 4's Morning Blend, Ft. Myers, FL
CBS WHP 21 TV, Harrisburg, PA
-  CBS 3 TV, Philadelphia, PA
-  ABC WTNH TV 8, Hartford/New Haven, CT
-  WCAU NBC 10 TV's 10, Philadelphia, PA
-  NBC WFSB TV 3, Hartford/New Haven, CT
-  WBRE NBC 28 TV, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA
-  WNEP ABC TV 16, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA
-  WBFF Fox 45, Baltimore, MD
-  WBAL NBC 11, Baltimore, MD
-  WJZ CBS 13, Baltimore, MD
WFLA NBC 8, Tampa, FL 
-  WRBL CBS 3, Columbus, GA 
-  WNCN NBC 17, Raleigh, NC 
-  WCWJ CW 17, Jacksonville, FL
-  WSAV NBC 3, Savannah, GA 
-  WCBD NBC 2, Charleston, SC 
-  WVTM NBC 13, Birmingham, AL
-  BBC World Service radio, International

-  WVIA FM 88.9 (NPR), Northeastern, PA
-  WDIY FM 88.1 (NPR), Lehigh Valley, PA

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Author

In addition to her work as a syndicated columnist, editor of several lifestyle magazines, and contributor of numerous scholarly essays, Dr. Lori is an accomplished and respected author with 30 books to her credit. To name a few, her books are included in the libraries of

Smith College
Notre Dame University
University of Illinois
Penn State University
Colgate University
Southern Connecticut State University
Muhlenberg College
Trine University
University of Hong Kong

Look for two upcoming releases:
Don't Host a Yard Sale!

Cooking with Antiques

Art and Antiques Author

With a Ph.D. in art history, over 100 events every year and in home appraisal visits, Dr. Lori reviews approximately 20,000 items a year.  From that education and experience, Dr. Lori writes articles and books where she reveals the truth about the world of art and antiques. Dr. Lori's straightforward and honest information often causes controversy from some antique dealers and antiques resellers who in Dr. Lori's opinion don't want you to know the truth.

Her articles have sparked phone calls to her office from antique dealer associations, appraiser's clubs, and representatives from PBS's Antiques Roadshow. Dr. Lori writes about the misconceptions concerning antiques and scams in the world of antiques --information gleaned from the real people that she has met who have fallen victim to such scams.

Dr. Lori's long-awaited next book Don't Host a Yard Sale! is expected to be released soon.

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Travel and Culture Author

With a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, a Ph.D. in art history from Penn State University, and more than 20 years of travel experience across the globe including lecture assignments on various cruise lines and guiding educational tour groups, Dr. Lori is a travel and culture authority and author. She is regularly welcomed by visitor and tourism bureaus to write about little-known hotspots and to highlight the secrets of sightseeing.

Native American totem poles in Alaska, High tea at the Princess resort in Bermuda, Seattle's Space Needle, President Truman's Little White House in Key West, FL art sites in Florence, Paris, and the Vatican, archaeological ruins at Pompeii and Ephesus, Greek vases in Greece, the Caribbean Carnival, and the architecture of St. Petersburg, Russia and Venice, Italy are only some of the experiences that Dr. Lori shares with her readers. Dr. Lori separates fact from fiction about the cultural sites and tourist spots the world over and reveals what destinations to visit and what tourist traps to avoid.

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Home and Garden Author

Using her degrees in history and art, her experience as a museum curator and exhibition designer, and the study of the latest trends in home design during her regular appearances at Home and Garden shows throughout the United States as a featured keynote speaker, Dr. Lori is an expert who writes about home trends, garden design, and symbolism.

Dr. Lori authors articles about the popularity of certain color schemes, how to visually trick your eye to make your home look bigger or cozier, and what symbolism specific flowers and plants convey in your garden.

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Food and Cooking Author

With a love of chocolate and a knowledge of food history, food symbolism, and cooking collectibles, Dr. Lori can be seen on various TV programs preparing (and eating!) her favorite recipes. These recipes include ingredients, techniques, and fun collectibles that have reflected various cultures over many centuries.

In her articles and forthcoming book Cooking with Antiques, Dr. Lori uses her Ph.D. in art history and experience as an antiques appraiser to show you why we cook and eat the way we do. As she shares her favorite recipes Dr. Lori writes about her visits to restaurants across the globe discussing their menus and history and display of prepared meals. During a restaurant review, don't be surprised when Dr. Lori reveals that someone mistakenly painted a wall mural of a Spanish scene next to a table in an Italian restaurant!

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Art & Antiques Appraiser

With over 100 events every year and in home appraisal visits, Dr. Lori reviews approximately 20,000 items a year.

Unlike most art and antique appraisers, Dr. Lori has a Ph.D. in art history and DOES NOT have an interest in buying people's objects, thus ensuring an honest, ethical, and accurate appraisal and evaluation.
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Some appraisers don't want you to know the true value of an object since they are interested in buying the object from you at a much lower price than its actual value.  Good business for them, but not for the general public who has no idea what their items are worth. 

If you are interested in selling your items, we suggest that you receive an independent appraisal from an unrelated third party. This DOES NOT mean that you should use an appraiser who was referred to you by a prospective buyer.  Once you have an independent appraisal, you then have the necessary information you need to protect yourself and properly negotiate when you are selling the item.

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Keynote Speaker

As a well-known and respected award-winning TV personality and TV talk show host, author, and syndicated columnist, Dr. Lori will be an excellent keynote speaker for your next event or conference.

Her presentations are NOT canned, boring slide show presentations. She will NOT stand in front of your audience only to show videos of herself on a screen. She will actually engage, entertain, and inform your audience. Your group will laugh out loud and ask you after the program, "Are you having Dr. Lori back next year?"

With years of TV and radio experience and over 100 personal appearances a year presenting to thousands of people, Dr. Lori is a professional speaker.  As part of her appearance, she does NOT need any special foods, water bottled from a remote island in the South Pacific, or bathroom escorts!

She can customize her talks or you can select a program from the following topic areas:

Art and Antiques

Travel and Antiques
Cooking and Antiques
Home and Garden
Motivational/Team Building



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