One of the most successful TV shows right now is American Pickers. It has been on the air for almost 10 years and helped the History Channel receive some of its highest ratings. The show basically focuses on two guys, going around the country picking antiques. They go through attics, basements, garages, and even storage sheds to find anything from that past.
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The show followed Mike and Frank as they travel throughout the country, buying antiques from people’s private collections. What’s so fun about watching the show is that you never know what treasures you might find. The show is full of peculiarities, but I’m not only referring to the artifacts. The show also has its secrets you never knew about the cast and crew of this hugely successful series. Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes? Here’s the truth about American Pickers.
Frank recently left the show – his last episode aired in March 2020, and the show went on without him. His leaving was a mystery for a while, but only recently did we learn that he left due to “a little back surgery” and then “the pandemic came.” Frank Fritz says he hasn’t spoken to Mike in two years: ‘That’s just how it is.’
Either way, he and Mike made a real impact on viewers during their time together. Let’s take a look…