The recent rage on TV of reality shows has certainly hit home for us in Louisiana. One of the more popular Louisiana shows is based on the hit show Pawn Stars which is filmed in Las Vegas. Before Rick, the Old Man, Big Hoss and Chumley were household fixtures they were already running a pawn shop. As you can see from this clip circa 2003, it's the same shop, the same guys, maybe a little more hair and a clientele that is not nearly as interesting as the clientele you see on TV today.

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