Tag: Mike Wolfe
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‘American Pickers’: Here’s How Mike Wolfe Prepared for The History Channel To Take Over the Show
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American Pickers has been going strong for more than a decade now. Mike Wolfe once stated he spent years pitching the show’s idea to different networks before The History Channel finally bit on the concept. However, even after that, Wolfe had preparations to make to ensure the show’s success. Speaking…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe Said The History Channel ‘Said No’ To Danielle Colby on the Show At First
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Mike Wolfe’s American Pickers had a much slower start than most mainstream reality shows. But after a lot of dedication and resilience, he managed to land a contract with the History Channel. And as most of you know, the story turned out well for Wolfe. He’s built an entire empire…
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‘American Pickers’ Star Mike Wolfe Poses With His ’51 Vespa During Throwback Magazine Shoot
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Are you an American Pickers fan? If so, then you probably know just how much Mike Wolfe loves things with two wheels. Mike Wolfe has been an avid picker of antiques and other collectibles for basically his entire life. And back in January 2010, he turned that love and passion…
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‘American Pickers’ Star Mike Wolfe’s Story of How He Found His First Love
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American Pickers star Mike Wolfe’s picking empire began when he was just 6 years old. He was walking to school when he found a bicycle in the trash. It was a girl’s bike and a little worse for wear, but it was now his. He said he spent most of…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz ‘Couldn’t Find Anything’ on First Picking Trip With a Production Company
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Things didn’t start off perfect for the American Pickers. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz have had their share of mishaps and issues. However, the first time they did a pick with a production company, things did not go to plan. When they got the production company to tag along, Frank…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe Continued Turning Down Offers from Production Companies in Show’s Early Days
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There’s no denying that American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has brought the show a long way over the years. But it’s crazy to think about everything he went through when trying to get the show off the ground. If you are a fan of the show, then you know that…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe Spent Hours Every Day Making Contacts To Get the Show Off the Ground
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Are you an American Pickers fan? If so, you may enjoy reading about how Mike Wolfe spent hours every day to get the show off the ground in its early stages. It may go without saying, but whenever we watch a show, we are seeing the cleaned-up, finished product. We…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe Was ‘Glad’ He Wasn’t Part of the Pitching Process in the Show’s Early Days
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You’d think someone who spent five years trying to get his show off the ground would want to be as hands-on as possible. But when it came time to pitch “American Pickers” to networks officially, Mike Wolfe took a backseat to a production company that liked what they saw in…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe Nearly Started the Show in Europe After TV Networks Passed
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Mike Wolfe’s reality show American Pickers has been a huge success throughout its 11 years on the History Channel. But strangely, Wolfe had a hard time getting a network to pick up his series in the United States. And at one point, he had been turned down so many times…
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‘American Pickers’: William Shatner Once Hired Mike Wolfe & Frank Fritz on Special Episode
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The American Pickers once got an “out of this world” request from William Shatner to help him furnish his Kentucky getaway with some unique items. Shatner and his then-wife had recently bought the house, and they wanted Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz to help them decorate their unfurnished office. The…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe’s Brother Selling Incredible 1964 Truck With Long Bed Camper, See Pics
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The stars of “American Pickers” are not only known for their great finds while driving through America’s farm lands. They’re also known for their great collecting and restoring skills. When it comes to Iowa-natives Mike Wolfe and his brother R.J., they’ve become experts over the years. Between vintage signs, cars,…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe Said the Show Is ‘All About the People’
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American Pickers star Mike Wolfe said he understands why the show resonates with fans. And it’s not him or the random items he finds hidden away in an attic or old barn. It’s the people he meets as he crisscrosses the country looking for buried treasures. American Pickers is in…
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‘American Pickers’ Nearly Started on PBS Before Mike Wolfe ‘Physically’ Threw Local Rep Out of His House
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Mike Wolfe discussed the long and tortured journey to get American Pickers on television several times in the past. But less talked about are the times he almost got the show off the ground only to have it fall apart at the last minute. American Pickers is now in its…
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‘American Pickers’ Fans Ticked Show Is Still Selling Merch Featuring Frank Fritz
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Frank Fritz hasn’t filmed an episode of American Pickers since last year, but you wouldn’t know that if you just looked at the show’s merchandise this week. The show was still selling t-shirts and branded items featuring him and estranged co-star Mike Wolfe. And some fans have a bone to…
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‘American Pickers’ Star Mike Wolfe Is the King of Bikes in New Antique Archaeology Photo
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If you have been following along with us here at Outsider, then you already know about American Pickers star Mike Wolfe and his love of bicycles. He put his passion on display yet again on Thursday afternoon. We all know and love Mike Wolfe from American Pickers. He is known…
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‘American Pickers’ Once Bought a Giant Shoe That Cost $1,000
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Several seasons ago, the “American Pickers” bought a giant shoe for $1,000. But it’s not like any fancy designer shoe you’ve seen before. The price implicates an iconic brand and unique style. However, it’s not so much the appearance of the shoe that hooked the pickers as it is the…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe Hilariously Describes How His Baby Daughter Reacted to Seeing Him on TV
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“American Pickers” star, Mike Wolfe, is a many of many talents. Alongside his career as a professional picker and collector, Wolfe has also served as a fireman for his hometown of Le Claire, Iowa in addition to being a city councilman. And that’s not to mention his current talents as…
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‘American Pickers’: Here’s How Mike Wolfe Came Up with Antique Archaeology’s Name and Logo
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Since he was a boy, American Pickers host and creator Mike Wolfe knew he had a knack for discovering treasure where few would find it. The longtime History Channel star and collector grew up in a small Western Iowa town. And, it was there that Wolfe discovered his love for…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe’s Touching Story of an Older Collector That Was Outcasted by His Town
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Over the years, American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has met quite a few characters. That has left an impact on the picker. One older collector had a lasting effect on Wolfe, a man who he said was “primitive.” This particular man was a bit of an outcast. He didn’t fit…
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‘American Pickers’ Star Mike Wolfe Went Behind-the-Scenes of Show’s 10-Year Smithsonian Exhibit
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There’s no doubt “American Pickers” star, Mike Wolfe, has found and collected some uniquely historic finds throughout his career. However, in an earlier sit-down in 2015, the collector revealed some interesting behind-the-scenes information regarding the show’s 10-year Smithsonian exhibit. The exhibit points to the prominence of “American Pickers” and the…
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe’s Brother Gives Look at Incredible Vintage Vehicle Finds
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American Pickers host Mike Wolfe’s brother just gave fans a look at some incredible vintage vehicle finds. Mike’s Brother, Robert, took to Instagram to show off his latest finds. “Hersey 2021 was Awesome. 1931 Chrysler cd6 1947 Indian Chief and soooo much more. Wonderful people some of my best friends…
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‘American Pickers’ Proved the Best Way to Get Mike Wolfe’s Attention Is with a Beautiful Car
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How does an American Picker get drawn to a property? With the perfect item, of course! Sometimes it’s a good movie-collectible, or sometimes it’s a rare collection of items. Other times, it’s a vintage car that will draw the American Pickers in as they make the choice of where to…
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‘American Pickers’ Stars Once Found a Treasure Trove of Old West Memorabilia
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The stars of American Pickers might be on the hunt for new items to sell in their shops, but they’re also in search of passionate collectors with unique stories. Host Mike Wolfe has always expressed to fans that one of his favorite parts of the job was meeting the people…
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‘American Pickers’: Danielle Colby Revealed That Mike Wolfe Supports Her Side Career
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While revealing how close she and Mike Wolfe truly are, Danielle Colby stated her American Pickers co-star has supported her burlesque side career for quite a while. During a 2018 interview with Fox News, Danielle Colby revealed that the American Pickers star has attended her burlesque shows throughout the years. …
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‘American Pickers’: Mike Wolfe’s Store Reveals One of Its ‘Favorite Picks’ He’s Brought to Nashville Shop
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Amerian Pickers fans likely have their own favorite episodes or picks that got them really excited. Naturally, Mike Wolfe’s store, Antique Archaeology, has its own as well and recently revealed one of them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antique Archaeology (@antiquearchaeology) Posting it to their Instagram…