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
Bret Michaels Partners With Live Nation for the Return of 'Parti-Gras 2.0'
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024
Bret Michaels partners with Live Nation for the triumphant return of Parti-Gras 2.0, a feel-good music festival featuring Chris Janson, Don Felder, Dee Snider, and Lou Gramm. Pre-sale tickets available Feb. 13. General on sale Feb. 16....
HISTORY Channel To Premiere PAWN STARS DO AMERICA Series in November
by Michael Major - October 12, 2022
The “Pawn Stars” are hitting the road to visit some of America’s most exciting places in search of historical finds and collectible objects in the new 8-part series “Pawn Stars Do America.” Each episode follows Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russell as they step out...
Award-Winning Mentalist and Magician Paul Draper to Perform for the Holladay Arts Council
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2021
For many years, Draper has returned to Holladay to perform his show for free in the place where he discovered his love for magic. Sheryl Gillilan, executive director of the Holladay Arts Council, is excited that Draper continues to return to his hometown to perform....
Frndly TV & A+E Networks Sign Broad Distribution Pact
by Michael Major - November 10, 2021
Frndly TV, the leading affordable live TV provider for the whole family, and A+E Networks®, today announced a multi-year distribution agreement that brings A+E Networks’ portfolio of highly rated brands – including A&E®, The HISTORY Channel™ and Lifetime® -- to all Frndly TV subscribers....
Photos: THE ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH EXHIBIT Opens in Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2021
THE ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH EXHIBIT, the highly-anticipated art installation celebrated its Opening Night Premiere with a “starry night” gala event at the all-new venue, Lighthouse Las Vegas, at The Shops at Crystals (adjacent to ARIA) in Las Vegas on Thursday, October 7. Get a first lo...
Discovery Announces the Global Launch of discovery+
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 02, 2020
discovery+ U.S. launch will feature the largest-ever content library for a new streaming service: more than 55,000 episodes from Discovery's iconic brands, the BBC's Natural History collection, A&E Networks, Group Nine and more ...
A+E Networks Announces New Programming with President Bill Clinton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeff Foxworthy and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2020
Touting stability, state-of-the-art audience solutions and customization anchored in a portfolio of its purpose-driven brands –HISTORY®, A&E® and Lifetime® –A+E Networks® Group president Paul Buccieri today announced an extensive range of premium content via the company's virtual upfront pre...
NBCUniversal's Streaming Service Peacock Begins Early Previews
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2020
Tomorrow, Comcast will launch an early preview of the premium tier of Peacock, NBCUniversal's new ad-supported subscription streaming service, included at no additional cost for millions of Xfinity X1 and Flex customers across the country....
America's Toy Scout Top Shares Ten Board Games for Families To Gather Around During Uncertain Times
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2020
America's Toy Scout, Joel Magee, has issued a list of the best board games to help entertain during times of sheltering in place and rare public outings. For many, staying indoors can provide boredom or tense times....
HISTORYCon Comes to Pasadena Convention Center April 3-5
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 21, 2019
HISTORYCon(TM), a three-day immersive event that explores America's history through interactive exhibits, expert speaker sessions and an expansive marketplace will come to Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA April 3-5, 2020. The enthusiast event will feature fan-favorite HISTORY(R) series tal...
Chris Orrick Releases Andy Dick and Tommy Lee Approved Single LIQUOR STORE HUSTLE Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - March 25, 2019
Today, with Tommy Lee's motivation, Andy Dick's thumbs up of approval, and Chuck Liddell's serious well wishes and concerns, Chris Orrick releases his newest single 'Liquor Store Hustle.' Let's take a moment to consider......
History Unveils First Look of Mark Hamill in KNIGHTFALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018
Mark Hamill (Star Wars, BAFTA-winning voice of The Joker) is going from lightsaber to sword in season two of HISTORY's drama series 'Knightfall.' Today, the network revealed a first-look photo of Hamill in character as 'Talus,' a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived c...
History to Premiere Two-Hour Documentary 9/11: ESCAPE FROM THE TOWERS
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2018
HISTORY is remembering the events of September 11, 2001 with a new two-hour documentary: '9/11: Escape From the Towers' premiering Today, September 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY. '9/11: Escape From the Towers' provides a unique perspective on the tragic events through interwoven stories of survivors...
History to Premiere Two-Hour Documentary 9/11: ESCAPE FROM THE TOWERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 31, 2018
HISTORY is remembering the events of September 11, 2001 with a new two-hour documentary: '9/11: Escape From the Towers' premiering Tuesday, September 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY. '9/11: Escape From the Towers' provides a unique perspective on the tragic events through interwoven stories of survivo...
History's WATERGATE to Receive October 12th Theatrical Premiere
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 30, 2018
HISTORY(R)'s definitive original documentary, 'Watergate,' from Academy Award(R)-winning director Charles Ferguson ('Inside Job'), will make its theatrical debut on Friday, October 12 in New York at Cinema Village and in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Monica Film Center. The theatrical release of 'Water...
World of Tanks and HISTORY Partner to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kursk
by Tori Hartshorn - August 23, 2018
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History Orders Second Season of KNIGHTFALL, Mark Hamill to Join Cast
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2018
HISTORY has greenlit a second season of its Knights Templar drama series 'Knightfall' with Mark Hamill (Star Wars, BAFTA-winning voice of The Joker) joining the cast and Aaron Helbing ('The Flash,' 'Spartacus: War of the Damned') on board as showrunner and executive producer, it was announced today ...
History's New Unscripted Series IN SEARCH OF, Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto, Will Premiere Today
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2018
History's New Unscripted Series IN SEARCH OF, Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto, Will Premiere 7/20...
History's EVEL LIVE Soars as #1 Cable Special of the Year
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2018
3.5 million Total Viewers witnessed history on Sunday night as action sports superstar Travis Pastrana successfully paid tribute to Evel Knievel with three spectacular stunts during HISTORY(R)'s 'Evel Live.' Produced in partnership with Nitro Circus, 'Evel Live' became the #1 cable special of the ye...
Travis Pastrana to Honor the Legend of Evel Knievel and Attempt to Surpass Three of His Most Iconic Feats Live During 3-Hour Event, EVEL LIVE
by Tori Hartshorn - July 02, 2018
HISTORY(R), in partnership with Nitro Circus, will rev up the excitement this weekend with 'Evel Live,' an unprecedented three hour live event airing on Sunday, July 8 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on HISTORY(R). 'Evel Live' will see action sports superstar Travis Pastrana pay tribute to Evel Knievel as ...
XUMO Launches HISTORY Channel on Free TV Streaming Service
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018
XUMO, the premier live video-on-demand (VOD) over-the-top (OTT) service, today announced the addition of select HISTORY® content to the platform's US-based channel lineup for viewers to instantly access and conveniently stream award-winning short form content....
Greyhound Joins Nitro Circus in Recreating Iconic Evel Knievel Jump during HISTORY's 3-Hour Event, EVEL LIVE
by Macon Prickett - June 26, 2018
Nitro Circus and Greyhound announced today that motorsports star Travis Pastrana will attempt to jump over 16 Greyhound buses during 'Evel Live,' an unprecedented three-hour television event premiering Sunday, July 8 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on HISTORY. 'Evel Live' will see Pastrana pay tribute to E...
Original Documentary Special DETROIT: COMEBACK CITY to Premiere on The History Channel July 1
by Macon Prickett - June 26, 2018
HISTORY® presents an original documentary special, “Detroit: Comeback City,” which recounts the saga of the rise, fall and rebirth of Detroit through the iconic Michigan Central Station. The special premieres Sunday, July 1 at 9pm ET/PT....
History Presents DETROIT: COMEBACK CITY, An Original Documentary Special to Premiere July 1
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2018
History Presents DETROIT: COMEBACK CITY, An Original Documentary Special to Premiere July 1...
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