While it doesn't make the most sense in the world, the internet ran with rumors that Frank and Mike were actually in a homosexual relationship together. Fans speculated that since the couple spends so much time together, it's possible that they're actually closer than some may think. These rumors don't have a ton of weight to them. Mike spoke of his wife multiple times throughout filming, even when she was just his girlfriend. Frank, on the other hand, is more private about his personal life. This has lead some fans to speculate that Frank, if not Mike, is gay.
It really doesn't matter, but the internet was keen to know more about Frank's life. As the show progressed, Frank opened up a bit more about his personal relationships, helping to stifle the rumors. While the American Pickers stars maintain an "everyman" kind of vibe, the cast has a bit more money than you may expect.
Mike is the richest of the crew by a wide margin, with his hands in multiple investments outside of American Pickers. Apparently the business of celebrity junk diving is a lucrative job. Even without the hit show, Mike Wolfe likely would have made his fortune through legitimate antique selling. Given the multiple staged aspects of American Pickers , it should come as no surprise that many of their scenes are orchestrated by the production team. The prices are set and the haggling scenes are staged, but those aren't the only aspects of American Pickers that are predetermined.
The driving scenes raised eyebrows with many online skeptics. American Pickers makes it seem like Mike and Frank are driving across the country to find treasure in unlikely places. In reality, though, that's not how they get there at all. The driving scenes appear to be almost entirely staged, with B-roll footage filmed of their car driving on certain roads.
The banter might not be scripted, but Mike and Frank in a car is a setup - not organic like the show suggests. Healthy skepticism is necessary whenever you're watching a reality TV show.
Furthermore, the logistics of American Pickers requires some setup, as we've covered above. For many American Pickers fans, though, it doesn't matter if the show is real or fake. Even if they stage scenes and plant items, there's no faking the history of some of these items. For die-hard fans, it's more about the story of the items than it is about swindling hoarders. Still, based on the firsthand reports American Pickers seems like it's mostly staged.
Whether this affects the enjoyment of the show is up to each viewer to decide. Do you have any American Pickers trivia to share?
Leave it in the comments! Jimmy is a freelance writer out of the Boston area. He enjoys movies, TV, video games and writing his bio in third person. As Nicki Swift wrote, most reality shows are somewhere between a true to life documentary and a completely scripted show. For example, before the show became a thing, the two hosts were indeed childhood friends with one another.
On top of that, since the show does a lot of traveling, like many other shows, American Pickers starts and ends with the two hosts alone on the road. Happy to have Robbie on tonight's americanpickers with me.
Next week it airs Monday May 8 and Wednesday May 10, with the new episode at 9 p. They filmed in West Chester Township last June. They're shooting shows this month in Delaware, Maryland, Washington D. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable or exceptional items.
Mike and Frank do not go to flea markets, auctions, stores, malls, museums, businesses "or anything open to the public," Weaver says. Search Query Show Search. Picks are often sold before they even get to the shop, but some pieces do get bought by Mike for his own personal collection.
Hi there, was wondering what you guys use to clean your metal signs with to bring back the colour, I did see in 1 episode that Mike mentioned Liquid Gold, is that a cleaner?
Do you accept pictures, emails of items you may want to buy without a pick. Or do you buy items my mail, email. Hi Mary! Hope this helps! The guys are cool ,their shop is cool, their employees are cool and one is super hot…guess who… And their job is cool. Flat out awesome. I would take minimum wage and work my tail off to work for those guys anywhere they needed me to.
Im cometely serious. Get ahold of me please! Our family loves watching American Pickers! I was just looking at the itinerary and realized that we are scheduled to be there July 4th. Will you be open for the holiday? Hi Folks. Great show, been a fan for years. Going to stop in and see ya in Iowa in about 3 weeks. When ya coming back to western PA? Would love to see your reactions as you went thru his treasures.
I did see in the previews of Mike firing that 50 cal and especially the Dr Frankenstein voltage machine. On a side note, I have a few treasures.
Most of them still have the David Mann centerfolds in place. Anyway, we can talk about that later. Hope to see you guys at the shop. Yes dear Mike! This fleet got attacked by the Union Navy when it returned to home port and all were sunk! Now you know it! Best regards from Duke Andrew. Dear Mike and friends. But i just worried with your safety while you digging the rusty gold.
I suggest you better equipped with safety apparels such as gloves, helmet, anti dust masker and so on. I believe that it may be reducing the comfort of freestyle digging.
But it can educate the people about safety aspect when they work in risky situation. It just my humble suggestions. Warm regards from warm Indonesia. Thank you for looking out for the guys, Wahyu! We always make sure they play it safe out there, but you are right. Warm regards from warm Tennessee.
Dear Mike and Frank, My grandma has a bunch of stuff in her house and everywhere outside. She is a hoarder very bad. Would like to know what all you guys take and if you can help me to help her. Please let me know if you get this message to get back to me. My name is Tia thank you. Hi Tia! Please send you name, location, and descriptions of items to nashville antiquearchaeology. Will do Sarah! The show will last 80 minutes or so. I got a small piece in a National Newspaper recently and am waiting for the local ones to follow suit.
From small acorns, grow mighty oaks! We love the shows, watched it from the beginning, well done on your success and opening our eyes to whats out there, and how we humans hoard so much stuff. Loved the episode of you two in Italy and then coming to England, upto East Anglia our area Its great to see how its all developed over the years.
Keep on Picking. Hello love the show have been watching for years , keep the good work up. Hugzs to the Both of you and your gang Kathy mulford here in ohio. Hello to France! Thanks for making us part of your Monday night.
Please come visit as soon as you can! I am an avid fan, and I watch as much as I possibly can, which drives my partner crazy, he likes the show, too, but he hates the reruns. I watch so much that my 16 year old son is now also an avid fan, which in this day and age is amazing, although, I think he has a huge crush on Danielle.
Keep up the great work, all of you!! Hi from London. Is that possible? Were you guys travelling around Spain recently? Sad to say we were not but that would be wonderful! Hi, I love your show, and I follow it from France. Thanks for watching and hope to see you very soon!
Hi Micky! Hi this is David Hunter from Orlando Florida. I watch the show on the history channel. I always watch it when its on. Just wanted to say hi Mike and Frank you guys are the best. I would love to see the picks in person.
Also I have not gotten an email from antique archaeology in a while. Hi Sarah, this is Alfredo from Barcelona, Spain. Best regards, A. Hello Alfredo! Thanks for looking out! Used to love the show, but not with the reruns on reruns. New episodes being in October! I just wanted to say I love the show. I hope they come to my area. Hi all, here in Australia we are lucky enough to get the American Pickers shows on TV several evenings a week.
I do have a question though, we see the guys visit a barn or warehouse full of amazing stuff but they seem to only buy a few items they put in the van when there are so many gr8 pieces they pass. Are we missing the extent of your buying or do you really just focus on a few main items. FYI Australia has lots of old gold in vehicles and motorcycles. It is a flat-twin cc innovative British bike, my 93yo Mom still tells the story of jump-starting this bike when she was 15yo in in her small country town on Tasmania and not knowing hoe to stop!
Having the same bike has real history. Her father was an early car nut at the start of the 20th century. He had a motor garage and vehicle service shop, manufactured bicyles and even prototyped motorcycles with a variety of early engines. He also hired his services as a driver to show tourists from the mainland around the island state and was a most enterprising man.
He also ran a petrol station and did mechanical repairs — oil ran in his veins! Sadly when he passed in at 87yo the property and many vehicles were sold off but luckily some vehicles stayed in the family.
Anyway, sorry I am rambling-on but I love the show as it brings back so many memories and still reminds me of that oily smell of an old garage. Keep up the good work as we need to remember our motoring history and the pioneers who gave us so much. Cheers, Pete. Thanks for your message! All the picks come to the Nashville and LeClaire shops and sell fairly quickly. You free, Pete? Hi Sarah, thanks for your reply. As mentioned we have regular broadcasts of the shows here and there is a huge following them here.
Not only entertaining but educational. Coming from a family of hoarders I understand the benefits of keeping in touch with our past. Hi — Fan of your show and living in the Rockford IL area about an hour and a half away from your Iowa shop. Hi Hale! No meet and greets are planned but you never know who will show up at the shop! Take the day to road trip over a see us. Over and over because for the love i have for Mike and Frank the American pickers. I really love and enjoy seeing the guys go on picks.
My birthday is this October 23, im turning 50 years old. Mike and Frank you guys are the best happy picking. Hi everyone in picker nation, i think the stuff that Mike and Frank find when they go out on picks is awesome. Hey guys and gals. Love the show, never miss a one. I have been a dealer for 37 years. I have thousands of smalls and a whole house full of antique furniture and other items.
If you want to come to see and buy stuff you can get in touch with me. I have no more room to collect, so you would be doing me a big favor by buying some of my treasures. Thanks for a great show and the education. I truly enjoy the show.
My brother-in-law has alot of unique stuff. He has 2 barns and his house has alot of stuff as well. He s a organized Horder. Keep up the good work and may God bless you and your family!!! Always amazed at the neon clocks that still work even after years of storage. Keep up the picking, and finding those hidden gems. Are you visiting the UK again..? All the best. This TV show remains one of my favourites, ever. I both enjoy and learn from Mike and Frank.
Two gems! Please keep going. Loved the shows in Italy…any plans to come to the UK and do some picking? Am sure Mike would like to find an old Triumph , Norton or Vincent..?! I agree. The Italy episodes were my favorite.
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