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
'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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 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...
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 TOP SHOT Returns for Season Two, 2/8
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 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...
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 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 ...
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 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...
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...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 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...
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...
History And eBay Partner For PAWN STARS Charity Auction, Begins 6/14
by Charlie Piane - June 11, 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...
by Charlie Piane - June 11, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Season Four Of ICE ROAD TRUCKERS Premieres On History 6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 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...
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
History Announces 15 New Original Series And 10 Specials For 2010-11
by Charlie Piane - May 04, 2010
HISTORY(TM), which finished 2009 as one of the top 10 networks in adults 25-54 in all of cable television, and currently ranks the number one non-fiction network 2010 to date, today announced it will add 15 new original series and 10 tent pole specials to its roster. The announcement was made by Nan...
by Charlie Piane - May 04, 2010
HISTORY(TM), which finished 2009 as one of the top 10 networks in adults 25-54 in all of cable television, and currently ranks the number one non-fiction network 2010 to date, today announced it will add 15 new original series and 10 tent pole specials to its roster. The announcement was made by Nan...
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. ...
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. ...
AMERICA THE STORY OF US Breaks Records For History Channel
by Charlie Piane - April 26, 2010
The first night of AMERICA THE STORY OF US has become the highest rated, most watched special in network history, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY(TM). The first night was watched by 5.7 million total viewers and drew a 4.0 household rating. Last night 8-...
by Charlie Piane - April 26, 2010
The first night of AMERICA THE STORY OF US has become the highest rated, most watched special in network history, it was announced today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY(TM). The first night was watched by 5.7 million total viewers and drew a 4.0 household rating. Last night 8-...
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 ...
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 ...
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