How it all Began
As we know them from the reality TV show, the Harrison’s and their associates can easily get tagged as bona fide celebrities and TV stars. Still, this famous Gold & Silver Pawnshop in Las Vegas started way back in 1989 as a genuine family-owned real-life business. Richard “Old Man” Harrison, who first opened the store, probably never envisaged that it would be a TV sensation years after.
Source: History Channel
This once regular shop, which is now a famous destination, was initially run by “Old Man” Harrison, his son Rick, grandson Corey and family friend “Chumlee” Russels as just a regular business. Even though they are now superstars in their own right, the reality show is indeed behind the fame.