American Restoration

This article is about the reality television series. For the article about the Christian movement, see Restoration Movement.
American Restoration
Also known asKings of Restoration
(Outside the US & Canada)
GenreReality television
Directed by
  • Jairus Cobb
  • Guy Fiorita
  • Rennik Soholt
Starring
  • Rick Dale
  • Tyler Dale
  • Brettly Otterman
  • Bodie Stroud
  • Dale Walksler
  • Andy Bowman Jr.
  • Steve Hale
  • Bob Halliday
  • Kowboy aka Kevin Lowery
Composers
  • Extreme Music
  • Music Box
  • Strike Audio
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes138 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Brent Montgomery
  • Colby Gaines
Producers
  • Ryan Miller
  • Sean Moran
  • Christopher Williams
Editors
  • Adam Pomata
  • George Sinfield
  • Scott Speed
  • Luke Spencer
Running time24 minutes
Production companyLeftfield Pictures
Original release
NetworkHistory
ReleaseOctober 25, 2010 (2010-10-25)[1] –
April 1, 2016 (2016-04-01)
Related
Pawn Stars
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American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History Channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the first six seasons were recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicled the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an antique restoration shop, with its owner Rick Dale, his staff, and teenage son, as they restore various vintage items to their original condition.[2][3]

For season 7, History rebooted the program with a new concept and cast, with the series now following five American restoration shops.[4]

The show is the first spin-off of Pawn Stars, in which Dale has appeared several times as an on-camera expert and restored various items.[5][6] The series has featured cameo appearances by the cast of Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Counting Cars, illusionists Lance Burton and David Copperfield, NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, and musicians Sammy Hagar, Billy Joel, and Jason Mraz.[7]

  1. ^ Hibberd, James (23 September 2010). "History spinning off 'Pawn Stars'". The Hollywood Reporter/Associated Press. Yahoo! News. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
  2. ^ Katsilometes, John (29 June 2010). "First'Pawn Stars' spinoff in production in Vegas, and it has restorative properties". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
  3. ^ Katsilometes, John (24 September 2010). "Rick Dale's 'Pawn Stars' spinoff, 'Rusty Nuts,' set for Oct. 18 debut". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on 30 September 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
  4. ^ "Watch American Restoration Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Channel".
  5. ^ "Meet the Experts" History.com; Accessed October 17, 2010
  6. ^ Episodes of Pawn Stars in which Dale has appeared include "Time Machines" (Episode 1.8), "Rick's Big Bet" (Episode 1.10), "A Shot and a Shave" (Episode 2.4), "Wheels" (Episode 2.12), "Off the Wagon" (Episode 2.21), "Bumpy Ride" (Episode 2.26), "Hell Week" (Episode 2.29), "The British Are Coming" (Episode 2.31), "Trail Breaker" (Episode 3.1) and "Deals from Hell" (Episode 3.6)
  7. ^ Stevens, Buck (June 6, 2012). "Greg Biffle To Get 'Restored' On History Channel Tonight"[permanent dead link‍]. B104.