Pawn Stars - History Channel

[Commodore]

I know that the world is not overflowing with overly educated people but if someone walks into a pawn shop with an item that is supposed to have great value why would you be in a pawn shop in the first place? Why not take your 'treasure' to Sotheby's or Christie's, put a well researched reserve on it, pay your fees and commissions and then let the chips land where they will. Whoops! Forgot it's a reality TV show. Staged reality isn't reality but for some reason these scripted shows remain popular with the viewing audiences. Has anyone ever wondered why a film crew just happens to be at the shop when someone walks in with Babe Ruth's underwear and wants to sell it? I can't help but wonder why "reality TV" is taking so long to go away??

[Paul F]

Originally Posted by Commodore

.. Staged reality isn't reality but for some reason these scripted shows remain popular with the viewing audiences. Has anyone ever wondered why a film crew just happens to be at the shop when someone walks in with Babe Ruth's underwear and wants to sell it? I can't help but wonder why "reality TV" is taking so long to go away??

So its scripted. So are sit coms and dramas. No one is fooled and even if they are, they still are entertained. I find it entertaining and educational. I learn a lot on this show about stuff.

The shows seems to have provided a lot of entertainment to this forum.