Ricky Tanner posted:George S posted:I watch American Pickers. Those guys crawl through barns to find stuff. I hear them say things like "There are piles of raccoon poop up here.; I put my hands in something squishy." And, they don't wear gloves! They are almost never sick if you look at the number of shows they have produced. Maybe it's all 'TV magic', or maybe we are blowing this rodent poop stuff out of proportion. Just don't eat it!
George
I enjoy that show but it's all staged - even the "Freestyling". The items Frank and Mike buy are all selected in advance. The president of our local Antique Radio Club was on the show last year and told me all about it. They sent in a team in advance and decided then what would be purchased and the price agreed on in advance. Mike and Frank show up with van loads of the filming and production crew. It's all mostly scripted on the spot and edited for television. That's Hollywood for you! I still chuckle about poor ol' Frank and the $8000 repainted Lionel 408E Brown State set he got burned on. He did mention that Frank and Mike were "Real gentlemen and very professional".
Not surprised to hear this as I think ALL so called “reality” shows are staged.
I also agree with Art and would pass on the collection.
