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Long before banks, ATMS and check-cashing services, there were pawn shops. Pawning was the leading form of consumer credit in the United States until the 1950s, and pawn shops are still helping everyday people make ends meet. "Pawn Stars" takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, three generations of the Harrison family

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....


AMERICAN PICKERS Launches Season 2 On History 6/7
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2010

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are once again searching the back roads, junkyards, and filled-to-the-brim barns in America for 'rusty gold.' With an average of 3.8 million total viewers per episode in its first season, AMERICAN PICKERS, the #1 new cable series of 2010, returns for a second season with a...


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...


Record-Breaking HISTORY Series PAWN STARS Returns For Third Season 6/7
by Charlie Piane - May 25, 2010

New York They've seen 3-cent nickels, clocks that kill, a historic Revolutionary War bond printed by Paul Revere, sunken treasure from the Spanish Empire, a glass sword hand-crafted by a self-proclaimed 'nutcase' and so much more. In the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, three generations of me...


President Obama To Open 'AMERICA THE STORY OF US' Series on History Beginning 4/25
by Charlie Piane - April 20, 2010

President Barack Obama will introduce AMERICA THE STORY OF US, a new 12-hour series on HISTORY(TM), sharing reflections on the spirit and resilience that continue to shape our country. The President's remarks will open the premiere episode on Sunday, April 25, at 9pm ET. New episodes of AMERICA THE ...


History Channel Names Educator Spring Contest Winners
by Jessica Lewis - July 08, 2010

HISTORY announced the winners of a special contest for teachers connected with its landmark 12-part television series, AMERICA THE STORY OF US, which premiered on April 25, 2010 and concluded on Memorial Day. The Innovation in History Education contest invited teachers to submit outstanding American...


Record-Breaking HISTORY Series PAWN STARS Returns For Third Season 6/7
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2010

New York They've seen 3-cent nickels, clocks that kill, a historic Revolutionary War bond printed by Paul Revere, sunken treasure from the Spanish Empire, a glass sword hand-crafted by a self-proclaimed 'nutcase' and so much more. In the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, three generations of me...


President Obama To Open 'AMERICA THE STORY OF US' Series on History Beginning 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010

President Barack Obama will introduce AMERICA THE STORY OF US, a new 12-hour series on HISTORY(TM), sharing reflections on the spirit and resilience that continue to shape our country. The President's remarks will open the premiere episode on Sunday, April 25, at 9pm ET. New episodes of AMERICA THE ...


History to Premiere 'The Real Face of Jesus' on 3/30
by TV News Desk - March 18, 2010

On Tuesday, MARCH 30, 8-10pm ET/PT, HISTORY(TM) will premiere a very special two-hour event, a quest no one has ever before attempted - come along for this thrilling journey as a team of graphic experts seeks to bring to life the image contained on the holy relic many believe to be Jesus' shroud. Wi...


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...


'Reagan': New History Special Premieres Wednesday 2/9
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2011

His popularity and his politics may have been straightforward, but presidential scholars and historians have yet to define exactly what made our 40th President 'bigger then life.' In REAGAN, a two-hour special premiering on Wednesday, February 9 at 9 pm ET, HISTORY brings insight to Ronald Reagan's ...


History Sees Best May Ratings In Its History
by Charlie Piane - June 02, 2010

With the overwhelming success of AMERICA THE STORY OF US, and the continued growth of regularly scheduled series' PAWN STARS and AMERICAN PICKERS, HISTORY(TM) experienced its best May of all time with year over year increases in all key demos. In addition, HISTORY's monthly prime average ranked in t...


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 Begins Production On U.S. Version Of 'TOP GEAR'
by Charlie Piane - April 21, 2010

HISTORY(TM) today announced that a U.S. version of Top Gear, the award-winning BBC series will begin production today. The 10-episode series is being made by BBC Worldwide Productions and showcases an offbeat celebration of automobiles and driving. Premiering fall 2010 on HISTORY, the show will be h...


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...


Suncoast Hotel Welcomes HISTORY's Pawn Stars for a Gold & Silver Road Show 8/7
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2010

Suncoast Hotel and Casino welcomes Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Chumlee, stars of HISTORY's smash hit Pawn Stars, for a Gold & Silver Road Show on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....


History Premieres 10 WAYS TO KILL BIN LADEN 6/29
by Charlie Piane - June 18, 2010

American efforts to kill or capture Osama bin Laden span more than 10 years and three presidential administrations, yet the elusive terrorist leader has managed to stay alive and in hiding all this time. ...


History Premieres 10 WAYS TO KILL BIN LADEN 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2010

American efforts to kill or capture Osama bin Laden span more than 10 years and three presidential administrations, yet the elusive terrorist leader has managed to stay alive and in hiding all this time. ...


AMERICAN PICKERS Launches Season 2 On History 6/7
by Charlie Piane - May 24, 2010

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are once again searching the back roads, junkyards, and filled-to-the-brim barns in America for 'rusty gold.' With an average of 3.8 million total viewers per episode in its first season, AMERICAN PICKERS, the #1 new cable series of 2010, returns for a second season with a...


History Channel Posts Best Month In Network's History
by Charlie Piane - April 27, 2010

With the overwhelming success of AMERICA THE STORY OF US, and the continued growth of regularly scheduled series' PAWN STARS, AMERICAN PICKERS, as well as the grand season finale of AX MEN - HISTORY(TM) experienced its best April of all time with year over year increases in all key demos. ...


'Reagan': New History Special Premieres Wednesday 2/9
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2011

His popularity and his politics may have been straightforward, but presidential scholars and historians have yet to define exactly what made our 40th President 'bigger then life.' In REAGAN, a two-hour special premiering on Wednesday, February 9 at 9 pm ET, HISTORY brings insight to Ronald Reagan's ...


Suncoast Hotel Welcomes HISTORY's Pawn Stars for a Gold & Silver Road Show 8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 21, 2010

Suncoast Hotel and Casino welcomes Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Chumlee, stars of HISTORY's smash hit Pawn Stars, for a Gold & Silver Road Show on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....


Nickelodeon's 'SpongeBob: Clash of the Triton' Leads in Ratings for July 5
by Jessica Lewis - July 08, 2010

Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants special, 'The Clash of Triton' (Monday, July 5, 8 p.m., ET/PT), raked in 5.2 million total viewers and ranked as the night's top show on broadcast and basic cable TV with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14. With total viewers, the special's 5.2 million tally (+1...


History Channel to Premiere 'The Real Face of Jesus' on 3/30
by TV News Desk - March 30, 2010

On Tuesday, MARCH 30, 8-10pm ET/PT, HISTORY(TM) will premiere a very special two-hour event, a quest no one has ever before attempted - come along for this thrilling journey as a team of graphic experts seeks to bring to life the image contained on the holy relic many believe to be Jesus' shroud. Wi...


Season Four Of ICE ROAD TRUCKERS Premieres On History 6/6
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2010

HISTORY(TM)'s bravest drivers head back to Alaska, 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle, for season four of the highly popular series, ICE ROAD TRUCKERS. The group of elite drivers, including legendary Hugh Rowland, Alex Debogorski, the lady of the Ice Road, Lisa Kelly, and two new drivers, will fac...







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