It is hard to believe American Pickers is currently in its 25th season. It does not feel like this show has been on the History Channel that long. Fans have seen the highs and the lows of Mike Wolfe and his picking partners. Now, fans are seeing new lows. Those new lows have Wolfe begging anyone who will listen.
The History Of American Pickers
The purpose of American Pickers was to save history, more specifically American history, “one pick at a time.” It began with two friends, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, traveling around the United States. They were looking at barns, garages and everywhere else for pieces of history. Those pieces of history were then resold in their store in Iowa.
The premise of the show is pretty much the same, but American Pickers, like other reality television shows, has gone through some changes. Frank Fritz is no longer a part of the show. Due to his health issues, Frank Fritz had to stop picking with Mike Wolfe. Fritz had a stroke a few years ago and his health just isn’t where it should be. Now, the show is centered around Mike Wolfe, his brother Robbie Wolfe and Danielle Colby. Jon “Jersey Jon” Szalay has also been introduced as a regular on American Pickers.
Mike Wolfe Watches The Rating Drops
With all the changes American Pickers has recently been through, Mike Wolfe is watching the ratings drop. The History Channel’s hit show is not doing as well as it could be doing.
What was once a wildly popular show, American Pickers is slipping lower and lower in the ratings. The History Channel does not appear to have a plan as to how to improve ratings.
Mike Wolfe Is Now Begging People
Mike Wolfe loves his picking lifestyle. He loves being a part of American Pickers. Because of this, he is now begging people to watch the show. If the History Channel will not do anything to save American Pickers, Mike Wolfe will do something. And, he is not above begging.
Mike Wolfe took to Instagram in an effort to peak people’s interest in American Pickers. He posted a series of photos of him out picking. He captioned the series of photos with “Last call too watch tonight’s episode of @americanpickers on the @history channel! Don’t miss this train at 9/8c!”
American Pickers Fans Are Begging Too
Mike Wolfe isn’t the only one begging. The fans of American Pickers are begging as well. It appears the majority of those fans want Frank Fritz to return. Sadly, at this point, his health will not allow him to return.
The absence of Frank Fritz has forced at least one fan to give American Pickers an ultimatum. “I’ll only watch American Pickers if it’s a rerun with Frank. Carry on,” a social media user stated.
Tell us what you think. What do you think of Mike Wolfe begging people to watch American Pickers? Are the ratings dropping because Frank Fritz is no longer on the show? Sound off in the comment section below.
