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Newsweek
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
When Is 'American Pickers' Coming Back? Danielle Reveals Season 27 Air Date
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. American Pickers has a premiere date for Season 27, the show's star Danielle Colby told Newsweek. The Context American Pickers quickly became a History Channel hit following its debut in January 2010. The series follows collectors in search of unique artifacts in small towns and back roads throughout the United States. The show was first hosted by Mike Wolfe and his childhood pal, Frank Fritz, while Colby—who is also a longtime friend of Wolfe—worked as his office manager for his antique store, Antique Archaeology. Following Fritz's death in September 2024, the show has continued with Wolfe's brother, Rob Wolfe. Mike Wolfe from History Channel's "American Pickers" attends the grand opening of the History Pop Shop on December 6, 2010 in New York City. Mike Wolfe from History Channel's "American Pickers" attends the grand opening of the History Pop Shop on December 6, 2010 in New York To Know American Pickers' new season will premiere on July 2 on the History Channel, Colby told Newsweek. "It is confirmed! It is July 2," they said. Season 26 concluded in January, and fans have been waiting patiently for the next season to begin. While speaking with Newsweek, Colby—who prefers "they/them" pronouns—revealed their favorite memories from the show. "I just love our time on the road because our time in the road is freedom," they said. "We have an opportunity to just kind of absorb ourselves in what we love." They added that the "Mole Man" episode from Season 1 was their "favorite," noting that their conversation with Wolfe was something "nobody else is privy to." "Mole Man" aired in March 2010 and featured "Mole Man" Ron, a collector with a 26-room underground storage space. "Those conversations were incredible, and it was a magical moment for TV, and it was a magical moment for all of us because we were all experiencing something new and different as well." What People Are Saying In an interview with People in March, Wolfe said American Pickers would go on hiatus after filming wraps in June: "We haven't done that in 15 years, so that's going to feel good. For 15 years, we have just been going and going and going... I think we're going to have at least four or five months off, so it's going to be good." What Happens Next On Saturday, June 21, Colby opened their burlesque museum called the Ecdysiast Arts Museum in Davenport, Iowa. They told Newsweek that their husband, Jeremy Scheuch, and their children, Miles and Memphis, pitched in to help ahead of its grand opening. American Pickers Season 27 returns on Wednesday, July 2, at 9 p.m. ET on the History Channel.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pierre Part man arrested for firearm, vessel violations in St. Martin Parish
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A Pierre Part man was arrested by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents for alleged firearm violations and operating a vessel while impaired in St. Martin Parish on April 16, authorities said. Dwayne Hebert, 47, of Pierre Part was arrested and charged with operating and driving a vessel while impaired, illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, failing to possess the required amount of personal floatation device and failing to wear a cutoff lanyard, authorities said. Agents said during patrol on East Grande Lake they observed Hebert allegedly operating a hand tiller steered outboard vessel. Agents stopped the vessel for a boating safety inspection and allegedly found that Hebert did not possess any personal flotation devices, failed to wear his cutoff lanyard and possessed a .380 pistol, authorities During the inspection, agents said they determined that Hebert was impaired and was a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Agents arrested him and booked him into the St. Martin Parish Jail. Innovate South hosts 'Tech Tank' Entrepreneurial Event Carrier family celebration will be featured in a documentary Beyond the Jersey: Sam Roe New Iberia leaders unite to combat crime and protect community 'American Pickers' star closing one Antique Archaeology store: 'It's time' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Dick Van Dyke's reflects on marriage, Gene Hackman investigation update
Welcome to the Fox News Entertainment Newsletter. TOP 3: - Dick Van Dyke ignored warnings about 46-year age gap with wife Arlene Silver - Gene Hackman death investigation: Photo evidence emerges from Hollywood star, wife Betsy's $4M estate - 'American Pickers' star Mike Wolfe makes 'tough decision' to shutter Nashville store 'I FEEL BAD FOR HER' - Jelly Roll shares one habit that 'annoys' wife Bunnie Xo 'to no end.' HAVING FAITH - Mel Gibson warned Jesus actor in 'Passion of the Christ' role could cost him Hollywood career. 'EXPERT TROLLING' - Martha Stewart trolls Katy Perry's Blue Origin spaceflight. 'WHITE HOUSE CRASHERS' - Trump, Vince Vaughn spoof 'Wedding Crashers' with photo of star's visit to White House. SPARE ME THE DRAMA - Prince William's public dig at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shows he 'doesn't care' what they think: experts. GUARDING DAISY DUKE - 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor protected co-star Catherine Bach on rise to sex symbol fame. SEALED WITH A KISS - Elizabeth Hurley hints at Billy Ray Cyrus romance with sweet kissing snap. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'American Pickers' star Frank Fritz's father contests son's will
'American Pickers' star Frank Fritz's father contests son's will Show Caption Hide Caption American Pickers in Dickson: Mike Wolfe interview An episode of History Channel's show American Pickers was filmed at Nicks Hardware in downtown Dickson on Wednesday. Mike Wolfe, show star and creator, and partner Frank Fritz negotiated with Sammy Nicks over items in his family's hardware store. Chris Gadd/The Herald Nearly five months after the death of "American Pickers" star Frank Fritz, his biological father is contesting his will. William Fritz, who lives in Texas, filed a petition earlier this month to set aside son Frank Fritz's last testament and have a jury determine what should be done with his son's estate. The probate case, including the will, has been sealed by an Iowa judge, meaning details of Fritz's assets haven't been made public. But some estimates value his estate at nearly $6 million. Defendants in the case, some of Fritz's closest companions and caretakers, have retained lawyers "to protect his last wishes," a close friend to Frank told the Des Moines Register. American Pickers' Mike Wolfe: 'I probably wouldn't have the show if it wasn't for Nashville' At issue is, first, whether Fritz was in sufficient command of his faculties to understand and sign a will after he had a stroke — one which was debilitating enough that he was placed into guardianship by the court. And, second, who was closest to Fritz and would have understood his final desires best: his father or his best friends? Was Frank Fritz competent to write a last will? Fritz — known for his dark beard, quick smile and deep passion for vintage motorcycles — rocketed to fame with his friend Mike Wolfe, when their antique-hunting show "American Pickers" premiered on the History Channel in 2010. Their folksy chemistry created reality show gold, securing celebrity status for the two friends and making "Pickers" both a ratings and rerun juggernaut. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, a nagging back injury forced Fritz to leave the show. His exit marked the beginning of a series of medical issues that would eventually lead to his death at age 60 in September. In July 2022, Fritz was found unresponsive on the floor of his Davenport, Iowa, home and later determined to have had a stroke. While Fritz recuperated, a guardian was "necessary to avoid immediate harm," a petition for emergency guardianship filed in August 2022 argued. "Because of his stroke, Mr. Fritz's decision-making capacity is so impaired that he is unable to care for his own safety, or to provide for necessities such as food, shelter, clothing or medical care," the petition stated. A judge granted the guardianship, citing a letter from Fritz's doctor "indicating he is unable to make decisions for himself." Many documents in the guardianship case, including the doctor's letter, are sealed. However, a public care plan filed a few weeks later indicated that Fritz did not have a living will. About two years later, Fritz was listed as having a will in his guardian's final report. The judge's finding that Fritz "does not have the capacity to execute any legal documents on his own behalf" is key evidence that the will — which was executed in 2023, about eight months after guardianship went into place — should be set aside, or legally invalidated, William Fritz's lawyer, Cory Gourley, told the Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY Network. Gourley also argues that the will is neither properly signed or witnessed. Two of Fritz's friends deny those claims. On Memorial Day weekend in 2023, Fritz was well enough to enjoy a visit from Wolfe ― the pair's first meetup in about three years, his former co-star says. And around the winter holidays, Fritz spent two evenings out with friends. "He was definitely in his right mind" when he finished the will, one of his friends told the Register. "He was able to make his own decisions, and he made them up until probably the last weeks of his life. But at that point, there were no decisions to be made." The fact that the will was already accepted by the courts is proof the document is valid, the friends said. Were Bill and Frank Fritz estranged? William Fritz, who goes by Bill, moved away when Frank was very young and had little contact with his son, the friend told the Register. He reportedly only visited Fritz once when he was recuperating from his stroke, a recovery that would last more than two years before Frank's death in September. Through his lawyer, Bill said he had a great relationship with his son. They went on vacation together and Frank visited Bill in Texas. But when the guardianship was put into place, the defendants "cut off all access to Frank," Gourley said. The defendants dispute that they impeded any relationship between Frank and Bill. Outside of his mother, who died in 2013, Fritz didn't have consistent or strong relationships with anyone connected to his biological family, the friend said. Court documents filed in his guardianship case echo that he had "no living relatives he maintains contact with." Instead, Fritz's life was allegedly populated instead by many deep friendships, including acquaintances who took on the roles of caretakers after his stroke. They were "in disbelief" when they heard about the lawsuit, the friend said, revealing they were planning and looking forward to a spring celebration of life. Now, they're preparing to go to court. "Let us have his celebration of life. Let us do what he wanted, his wishes. Let the poor man rest," the friend told the Register. "Here we are looking forward to honoring his memory and all of that can't happen now until this is over with."
