Pawn Stars Scripted?

Pawn Stars is an American reality television series, shown on History, and produced by Leftfield Pictures. The series is filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the daily activities at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, a 24-hour family business operated by patriarch Richard "Old Man" Harrison, his son Rick Harrison, who opened the shop with his father in 1988, Rick's son Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison, who has worked there since childhood, and Corey's childhood friend, Austin "Chumlee" Russell. The show, which became the network's highest rated show,and the No. 2 reality show behind Jersey Shore, debuted on July 26, 2009. Reruns can be seen on History as well as its sister network Lifetime, which added the show in December 2010.

The series depicts the staff's interactions with customers, who bring in a variety of artifacts to sell or pawn and who are shown haggling over the price and discussing its historical background, with narration provided by the Harrisons and occasionally Chumlee. The series also follows the interpersonal conflicts among the cast. One reviewer referencing these conflicts described the show as a version of Antiques Roadshow "hijacked by American Chopper's" Teutul family. TV Guide has offered a similar description, calling the show "one part Antiques Roadshow, a pinch of LA Ink and a dash of COPS".Numerous local experts in a variety of areas also regularly appear to appraise the items being sold or pawned.

Cast

Series cast summary:

Corey Harrison as Himself - 'Big Hoss' (81 episodes, 2009-2012)

Rick Harrison as Himself - 'The Spotter' (48 episodes, 2009-2012)

Richard Harrison as Himself - The Old Man (47 episodes, 2009-2012)

Austin 'Chumlee' Russell as Himself  (41 episodes, 2009-2012)

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IMDb

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        Despite the rumors that this show is scripted, i still want to watch this, though some of the blogs i have read has evidence. I love the way Rick laugh, the way the old man bullies the other 3, I love Chumlee doing dumb things and also when Corey and Rick argue. I also enjoyed the story of every items coming in their shop.

Cheers to the Pawn Stars!