Chapter One : History of Pawn Stars & Characters
Pawn Stars is an American reality television series, shown on History channel, 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 opened in 1989 and operated by patriarch Richard "Old Man" Harrison, his son Rick Harrison, Rick's son Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison, and Corey's childhood friend, Austin "Chumlee" Russell. The series, which became the network's highest rated show, and the No. 2 reality show behind Jersey Shore, debuted on July 26, 2009. In 2011, History launched Pawn Stars: The Game for play on Facebook. This secret guide to the online Pawn Stars : The game in facebook on how to get started fast and beat the game.
Main ‘Pawn Stars’ Characters
Richard (Rick) Kevin Harrison is Co-founder/co-owner of the pawn shop. The son of "The Old Man" Richard and father of "Big Hoss" Corey, he has earned the nickname of "The Spotter" due to his sharp eye for valuable items.
Richard Benjamin "The Old Man" Harrison is Rick's father and Corey's grandfather, and the founder/co-owner of the pawn shop, which he opened in 1989 with his son Rick. He is usually referred to by his nickname, "The Old Man"
Corey Harrison is Rick's son and Richard's grandson, who is nicknamed "Big Hoss" and started at the shop at age nine, polishing jewelry.
Austin "Chumlee" Russell is Corey's childhood friend, employed for five years at the time of the first season, having started at the shop when he was 21.
Minor shop staffs
Danielle "Peaches" Rainey is one of the shop staff members.
Olivia Black is a night shift employee hired in the fifth season. She is among the applicants favored by Corey and Chumlee, due to her attractiveness.
Antwaun Austin is the shop's 6' 5" security guard.
Fat Back is an in-house mechanic, who also provides appraisals on the condition of vehicles.
Johnny is an in-house mechanic, and an expert in racing and other sporting memorabilia.
Scott is one of the shop's part-time employees, who spends much of his time at flea markets and estate sales.
Andy is the shop's head of security.
Lilly is an intern at the shop.