Latest Articles About American Pickers on History Channel
History Channel's BIG SHRIMPIN to Debut 11/17
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2011 For the shrimpers of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, mining the waters for tiny pieces of 'saltwater gold' is a treacherous, 24/7 job. But there's more to shrimping than bringing in the day's haul. History is made daily as they fight to save a uniquely American way of life....
History Channel to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Civil War with Special Programming
by Nicole Rosky - February 09, 2011 HISTORY(R) is set to launch a four-year initiative to both honor and commemorate the Civil War, which marks its 150th anniversary in 2011, starting with a weeklong programming event, fully integrated across all platforms, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY....
History's COUNTING CARS Sneak Preview Draws 4.3 Million Viewers
by TV News Desk - August 14, 2012 HISTORY continues its track record of ratings success with the sneak peak premiere of COUNTING CARS on Monday, August 13 at 10:30pm EST. The premiere delivered 4.3 million total viewers, as well as 2.1 million Adults 25-54 and 1.8 million Adults 18-49.Among total viewers, it is the #1 series premier...
History Premieres GREAT LAKE WARRIORS Tonight, 7/19
by TV News Desk - July 19, 2012 In the heart of America, on a deadly inland sea that has claimed as many as 6000 vessels and 30,000 lives, a way of life exists that few ever witness. Men who breathe diesel fumes and watch every step they take on shifting decks. Men who battle the elements, wrestle with runaway vessels, fight fatig...
History And eBay Partner For PAWN STARS Charity Auction, Begins 6/14
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2010 The PAWN STARS can appraise the value of anything under the sun, but even the 'Old Man' can't predict what a fabulous weekend in Las Vegas with HISTORY's biggest stars will fetch. Coinciding with season 3 of cable's #1 series (in adults 25-54), which premiered Monday, June 7 at 10/10:30pm ET, HISTOR...
Sneak Peek - Kevin Costner in History's HATFIELDS & MCCOYS Airing 5/28
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2012 HISTORY's 'HATFIELDS & MCCOYS' starring Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton will be broadcast on Memorial Day, May 28th. The miniseries, to be produced by Leslie Greif's Production Company, Thinkfactory Media, and Kevin Costner as producing partner, will chronicle the bloody hostilities between two clans ...
Gabriel Byrne to Star in History's First Scripted Series VIKINGS
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2012 HISTORY announced today that Golden Globe(R) Award winner and Emmy(R) Award nominated actor Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment, Usual Suspects, Millers Crossing) will star as Earl Haraldson in the network's first scripted series, VIKINGS, set to premiere in 2013....
History's TOP SHOT Returns for Season Two, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2011 The hit competition series from HISTORY is rearmed and reloaded. Sixteen fearless marksmen, carefully selected from thousands of applicants, will aim for the $100,000 prize package and the title of 'Top Shot.' The all-new cast of 14 men and two women includes a 10-time NRA pistol champ, two former w...
History's New Series MOUNTAIN MEN Premieres Tonight, 5/31
by TV News Desk - May 31, 2012 A new 8-part series, MOUNTAIN MEN, follows Eustace and others who have chosen the wilderness life as they race against time to obtain the food and supplies they'll need to make it through the brutal winter months ahead. MOUNTAIN MEN premieres tonight, May 31 at 10pm ET on HISTORY....
History's FULL METAL JOUSTING to Premiere 2/12
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2012 HISTORY and the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are teaming up to introduce America to one of history's original extreme sports: jousting. The partnership will bring live jousting exhibitions to Professional Bull Riders events in New York and Anaheim, Calif., in January as part of the promotional run...
History's New Series MOUNTAIN MEN to Premiere 5/31
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2012 A new 8-part series, MOUNTAIN MEN, follows Eustace and others who have chosen the wilderness life as they race against time to obtain the food and supplies they'll need to make it through the brutal winter months ahead. MOUNTAIN MEN premieres Thursday, May 31 at 10pm ET on HISTORY....
AMERICAN PICKERS: TREASURE OR TRASH? Plays King Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 15, 2011 "Pickers" like Frank Fritz are on a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk or getting chased off a gun-wielding homeowner's land....
History Presents ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY, 2/8
by Nicole Rosky - January 05, 2011 Larry the Cable Guy believes the United States of America is the greatest country on the face of the earth and he's out to prove it. In this new series, Larry crisscrosses the nation, going totally off the beaten path to find the people, places and things that define this nation's unique history. Fr...
History Premieres TOP GEAR Season 3 Tonight, 8/14
by TV News Desk - August 14, 2012 HISTORY will premiere the new season of the U.S. version of TOP GEAR tonight, August 14th at 9pm ET....
Michael Imperoli to Narrate THE GODFATHER LEGACY, 7/24
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2012 THE GODFATHER LEGACY, a new two-hour special premiering Tuesday, July 24 at 9pm ET on HISTORY, looks at how this groundbreaking 1972 film and its two sequels transcended Hollywood, transformed the American psyche, and even influenced real-life organized crime. Michael Imperoli, known for his role as...
History Presents ONLY IN AMERICA WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2011 Larry the Cable Guy believes the United States of America is the greatest country on the face of the earth and he's out to prove it. In this new series, Larry crisscrosses the nation, going totally off the beaten path to find the people, places and things that define this nation's unique history. Fr...
History's HATFIELDS & MCCOYS Garners 16 Emmy Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - July 19, 2012 HISTORY(R) continues its phenomenal momentum as HATFIELDS & MCCOYS garners 16 Emmy(R) nominations the most Primetime Emmy(R) nominations in the network's history....
History's AMERICAN RESTORATION to Return 1/11
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2011 AMERICAN RESTORATION returns for new episodes starting Wednesday, January 11 at 10 p.m. with back-to-back episodes on HISTORY....
History's AMERICAN RESTORATION to Return 1/11
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2012 AMERICAN RESTORATION returns for new episodes starting Wednesday, January 11 at 10 p.m. with back-to-back episodes on HISTORY....
History to Premiere New Series MUDCATS, 2/9
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2012 MUDCATS, premiering Thursday, February 9, 10pm ET/PT follows the men who compete with each other in an effort to showcase the best 'mudcatters' in Oklahoma - 'hands down'!...
2011 Marks Best Year Ever for History Cable Network
by Caryn Robbins - December 21, 2011 HISTORY(R) will close out 2011 as its best year ever for the sixth year in a row. In 2011, History is the only Top Five cable network to grow in the key demos of A25-54 and A18-49....
History Airs New Episodes of TOP GEAR Beg. 2/14
by TV News Desk - February 14, 2012 HISTORY is set to premiere new episodes of the U.S. version of TOP GEAR on Tuesday, February 14, at 9pm ET/PT. To date the second season of the critically-acclaimed and popular series has attracted 35% growth in Adults 25-54 vs. Season One, and continues to deliver HISTORY's youngest audience ever....
New History Series REAL DEAL to Premiere 11/25
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2011 A 1956 Lincoln Mark II in flawless condition rolls into the lot. Its owner knows that only a handful of these beauties were produced, and he thinks he can get $70,000 for it. The dealer offers him $30,000. Should he take the money and run? The tension builds. No, the seller decides. For a collectibl...
History to Celebrate New Season of ICE ROAD TRUCKERS With 'Arctic Ice'
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2012 To celebrate the new season of one of its most successful series, ICE ROAD TRUCKERS (IRT), HISTORY and Arctic Glacier have partnered to introduce IRT Ice - the first ever co-branded line of ice exclusively from Arctic Glacier. The new season of ICE ROAD TRUCKERS airs on Sundays at 9pm/8c....
New History Series REAL DEAL Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 25, 2011 A 1956 Lincoln Mark II in flawless condition rolls into the lot. Its owner knows that only a handful of these beauties were produced, and he thinks he can get $70,000 for it. The dealer offers him $30,000. Should he take the money and run? The tension builds. No, the seller decides. For a collectibl... |