The American Pickers Feud Explained
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It's hard to believe that it's been more than ten years since "American Pickers" debuted on the History Channel. The reality series was a big hit for the network from the start, and a big reason that viewers tuned in each week was the dynamic between antique and collectible "pickers" Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. For more than a decade, the Mike and Frank team-up was a critical part of the show, until September 2020, when Frank was unceremoniously missing from an episode. And now, we know the truth about Frank's disappearance, and how Frank really feels about Mike. This is the "American Pickers" feud, explained.
#AmericanPickers #HistoryChannel #Celebs
Lost treasure | 0:00
Breaking the silence | 1:03
An unfair split | 1:46
Officially over | 2:33
Dani is Team Mike | 3:24
Frank's final word | 4:12
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Will you keep watching "American Pickers" after all the changes?
@BlueHDYT
2 жыл бұрын
nope
@MarioLamRedRebel
2 жыл бұрын
YES
@mandywalpole2546
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@richarddavid2173
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@theoriginalBLACKIE
2 жыл бұрын
No, Mike is a pos
MISS YOU FRANK KEEP YOURSELF SAFE AND HAPPY
Yea I tried watching the new season but it doesn't feel the same
@rpmfreak9150
2 жыл бұрын
Nahhh the only episode "that I even finished watching until the end, was about the Motorcycle museum, and the only reason I watched it, was the different types of Motorcycles that they were showing off..
I remember this show, it was cool, they seemed to have good chemistry in the first two seasons, but it got boring after awhile for me anyway... I liked frank more to be honest. He seemed more genuine 🤷♂️
@kathyclark3168
2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@ryankramer8002
2 жыл бұрын
Hello r u guys ok?
@ryankramer8002
2 жыл бұрын
This wierd time lapse thing is trippy. Idk wtf keeps making me so distant and mad. 😡
@ryankramer8002
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like I'm not getting along with anybody.... I'm sorry .... If I screwed up. No who would do that????
@ryankramer8002
2 жыл бұрын
Obscurity disease so hard to handle. But I'm ok for now. I found out a few bits of intelligence to make life better. For instance getting thru the tough stuff.
I have not watched the show since Fritz was let go. And I will not watch it again!! Jersey Mike just don't do it like Frank did. Goodbye American Pickers...
i like frank more than mike he reason i watch american pickers
@chuckwhitson654
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, Mike has a jerky prick personality
Yes, miss you Frank, keep that back healthy and your whole self healthy! I'm in your corner. Wish we could help you more 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊👍👍👍
TBH Mike has always seemed like a fake nice guy that would be ruthless behind the scenes, no surprise. And Frank has always seemed like someone who might rub you the wrong way at first with his frankness and honesty, but would be a loyal and good friend.
I don't blame Frank. He was pretty much kicked to the curb. You find out who your real friends are when you need them the most.
@jpwartist
2 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@vicenzor9699
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the knowledge he was an alcoholic makes me think he might have had some serious issues and caused a lot of grief for the people around him as virtually all substance abusers end up doing eventually. He very likely said and did things that just broke the friendship, and Mike doesn't seem like the type of dude to forgive and have patience. He seems like an opportunistic ass.
@ryankramer8002
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@ryankramer8002
2 жыл бұрын
Hallejuah
@ryankramer8002
2 жыл бұрын
@@vicenzor9699 in ur world
After 40 years of friendship and then no phone call for two years. We'll never really know what happened behind the scenes.
@agenaw2877
2 жыл бұрын
The phone rings both ways did you hear in Frank's statement saying"I tried and tried to call him" uh NO frank is just a whiny cry baby never could stand his cheap ass
Pills. Whenever I hear "back surgery," "take responsibility," "challenges," I hear addiction.
@ronhosler3272
Жыл бұрын
Spot on!
only human..i love them all
When you in a car shooting a show for over a decade all the little things that you ignored before starts eating away at even the closest of relationships
@janesmith716
2 жыл бұрын
Supposedly Mike made Frank ride in a different van, the short shots in the episodes are phony fill.
The truth usually lies in the middle, and between Danielle's and Frank's statements I'm guessing both sides have some blame for the crumbled relationships.
@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
2 жыл бұрын
Agree. Danielle's no angel that's pretty evident
Dani couldn't even just say "I'm going to miss you Frank. Had fun. Good luck."
@lucemthomas
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard being not being mean to someone when they're such assholes to every human beings
@msStyork21
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Frank has every right to be mean to Dani and Mike, two big assholes.
I am very sorry for the split, enjoyed all 3 of you.
Drinking kills eventually, mental health is a big issue for many these days.
i thought Frank had crohn's disease, so thats why he couldnt do the travels
What? Now that is just sad.
The show will not be the same without frank..it was always Mike and Frank together 😢
@robertreynolds1606
2 жыл бұрын
Losing favor here in the USA, I hear they were popular in Equatorial Guinea?
It's shocking how Mike, Danielle and American Pickers have treated Frank!! The amount of years, they've known him, they should've supported him and helped him despite what was going on behind the scenes. But they kicked him to the curb like he's nothing!!
@scottieman2
2 жыл бұрын
Once you're no longer useful, you're an enemy.
@gkrstini
2 жыл бұрын
if you watched show you could figure our mike, always saying about sentimental stuff, how precious all is, but also he said i cannot paid that much, i must make some profit, but that profit is double, show like show, it is all fake for viewers to watch something
@horaciolinares8597
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say he was kicked to the curb. If a tv show series has to keep going because of a contract then the show must go on.with or without the second star present and not knowing when that person is coming back what are the producers of the show supposed to do? Cancel the show? No it keeps going and tries to find fill in people to help with series. Unfortunately recovery took too long and that's why Frank is out . Sad for Frank but maybe he'll have his own show and be main Star
@davelanger
2 жыл бұрын
@@gkrstini You know why the profit usually has to be double right? It's like food costs. The stuff they buy to flip, also has to pay for things like gas for all the trips they do, has to pay for their workers, has to pay their salaries as well. And on most of the huge items they get no where near double.
@gkrstini
2 жыл бұрын
@@davelanger well no, it is double because he wants easy Cash, logic, he will bent over for 5 Dollars, not my way of working
I stopped watching when Frank left. I hope all is well with him.
No bad wishes for Frank but I like Mike better
Watched the latest episode with Jersey Jon and Robbie, and it was clearly lack luster, i think Mike will ultimately come to regret not resolving this situation with Frank
I wouldn't be surprised they started dating mike and her
Mike always came off like an a-hole. Love You Frank.
@robertreynolds1606
2 жыл бұрын
You need that contrast they had on the show, Mike's brother Robbie is a clone of Mike, it doesn't work. Jersey John? Seriously? WTF maybe a guest shot for a pick that lasted 10 minutes but having him as a regular, NO WAY!
My brother has Crohn0's disease and it's nothing to play with. It's a very serious disease and can be deadly if not taken care of.
Awesome Frank. In joy your new life and all your goody's you've collected over time you started. 😎🎸🎵🎶🇺🇸. Thank you.
You don’t turn your back on your friends when they struggle unless they do something absolutely unforgivable & I can’t think of many things that are completely unforgivable. Friends help friends get clean.
I love this show now its ruin knowing they hate each other
It's a damn shame what happened to Frank. You would think after 40+ years of friendship you would overlook your differences and continue on. I wish them both the best in their futures and be healthy.
Frank admits to alcohol abuse. How many times do drunks say hurtful words to their friends but can't seem to remember saying them........
I LOVED THIS SHOW
Frank should make a spin off on his own while the iron is hot!
@NoNORADon911
2 жыл бұрын
You need to kiss bagel butt to get in bagel media
A lot of fans of the show have quit watching, including me and I've watched it from the beginning. There are people who still didn't know he was gone and hadn't heard the news. I have a friend who just found out about it when I told him! That was a few days ago. The ratings will decline but not imediately, too many fans of the show have quit watching for the ratings not to reflect that.
@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
2 жыл бұрын
True that
@shafersshafers5231
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve STOPPED watching. Frank’s, gone and so am I. 💯
@davelanger
2 жыл бұрын
Ratings are up
Fritz and wolf are the best
WITHOUT FRANK, the show is over THAT SIMPLE 🎬🎥💥‼‼
A friendship ruined for money. Not something new
This makes me sad :( I honestly hate Danielle and the segments she gets.
@Daltoncom
2 жыл бұрын
Yep she is a tax dodging hack riding that schmuck mike's coat tails
@jpwartist
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Of course she was going to side with Mike, he's her gravy train.
@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
2 жыл бұрын
Has anyone thought about the possibility that she may be a factor or even the reason for Mike's recent divorce from his wife? 🤔
@kathyclark3168
2 жыл бұрын
@@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295 sure have
@meaneymouse1371
2 жыл бұрын
Comfort girl?
Listen closely when they preview the new episodes for Pickers starting January 1st, you can hear Frank's voice
Wow bruh…wow
What a shame . Frank was the Highlight of the show Reruns shows is still on going in Australia.
I will never watch this show ever again without Frank it will not be the same i am done with this show
The guy makes his living going through old sheds and rubbish, and you think this guy doesn't drink?...
@user-sw4qd2up2s
2 жыл бұрын
And gambles.
Good morning @Casey Hayes
From what I can read the voucher Franck won't be coming back on the show? I must admit that since Franck is no longer on the show I watch her from a different perspective. Finally this a show for the Wolf family? I just want to know if Franck will come back or not?
Nothing was explained, by your words there isnt a feud. What's the point of talking about people's tweets with dramatic music rolling
@RS-jr7jd
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing new here.
Who owns the stores?
I'm thinking pills and egos
How can it be 21 seasons when it debuted in 2010?
@user-sw4qd2up2s
2 жыл бұрын
Show seasons are not always a calendar year.
Colby taking sides shows that she knows how to keep her vested interest going.
I hope they squash this beef
And you need to be held accountable the way you treat people
Mike & Dani have nothing to apologize for and applaud them for taking the high road. Frank absolutely knows why he's no longer on the show and why they feel the way the do but if Frank keeps playing the victim instead of owing it, eventually they will have to respond but he's not gonna like how that's ends for him.
@agenaw2877
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree Frank is a whiny cry baby especially when things don't go his way
@theoriginalBLACKIE
2 жыл бұрын
@@agenaw2877 get a life karen
@philarevolutionarywarriorp8295
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have information that the rest of us aren't aware of?? How about sharing then instead of kicking Frank's back in?🤷♂️
Hi Good Morning Day Everybody.
@darrylsmith4504
2 жыл бұрын
HELLO!!!
The whole situation is like a band asking fans to choose(eg.Motley with Niel or Colrabi).Fans are taking or seemingly taking sides between Frank or Mike.It's really unfair for fans to be forced to do that.I hope they will be able to talk sometime in the future .
I met mike a couple times through friends , he does seem to have a shady side to him.
why not just do a version of show on another station ..
I stopped watching when he left. The Mike & Danni dhow quickly got on my nerves.
@meaneymouse1371
2 жыл бұрын
TrueThatTrueThat
@gailenefuller8330
Жыл бұрын
Can't watch anymore because Danny D makes me cringe.The show with Arrow Smith,she almost climbed him.she looks so fake
They need to grow up after 40 years you are freaking family..I thought they grew up together, I thought they were best friends
@user-sw4qd2up2s
2 жыл бұрын
That dont mean shit.
What a shame theyre treating FRANK like yesterdays trash after all the years he was with the show! Even if he has or had issues with drinking is not reason to throw him to the curb. And for Mike and Danielle to make these statements about him is really insensitive and callous, now i see Danielle posting pics of just her and Mike all over..🙄 "HOW LOW CAN YOU GO"????
Frank just bickered way too much. Look at all of their conversations! Frank is all baggage.
Cant have Areosmith without Joe Perry
I want to hear this come out of both there mouths.
Frank been charged with DUI a couple of time and have been on rehab. He said mike did not reach out to him for 2 years. Mike also have problems from his wife having lymphoma and daughter Charlie’s several surgeries. Mike was down in the dumps also for something he cannot control while Frank was having a drinking problem which aggravated his Crohn’s disease. He expected Mike to reach to him?!! Frank throwing the blame game to everyone except himself.
Mike. Seems to be getting a bigger head as the show got more popular. I enjoyed both at the beginning but the show seems to now take advantage of what people have. It's soo scripted it's ridiculous. I will not be watching anymore.
Mike has lost his friggin mind, when the chemistry is gone the magic is gone! Lost his wife and daughter to his EGO.
I figured he was co-owner of their business. I may be wrong? I don’t know
Just "back surgery"? Right... Frank admitted to checking into rehab in '20 and wasn't sober until '21. It's obvious his addiction was the main issue and had probably been a nuisance until it reached a head. Frank isn't doing himself any favors by refusing to take responsibility and instead trying to play the victim and turn fans against Mike.
I truly think if they've been friends for so many years that they can become friends again. Frank's upset because Mike didn't call him to let him know how he was asking to see how he was doing and that made things worse. In the meantime Mike has his own struggles and maybe over time the past didn't call and made things worse for the relationship. I wish him all the best and I think it would be difficult for anybody to say anything without somebody ridiculing them for what they've said. If Frank is mad then Mike should give him a call and work things out sounds like a man drama to me. And what Frank said saying Mike hasn't said five nice things to him in the past 10 years I really doubt that. If what we're seeing is all an illusion Mike looking like a nice guy and he's a jerk in real life then so be it Frank can find his own show .he will probably be happier that way if he wants to be a star on his own not playing second fiddle which I think is part of the problem in itself.
The show isn't the same with Frank gone
Frank needs to remember that it's Mike's show. It was his idea, his concept and his vision. Frank is lucky he got 12 years out of it. I never took to Frank, he was always the cheapskate, the lowballer that would always try to get every nickel out of every pick. Mike at least stepped to the plate and paid up but Frank was always trying to lowball every person they met. Hope he does better in his next journey.
@timothyforsythe3155
2 жыл бұрын
Frank lowballed because the sellers prices were always over the top.
@buffalobraves9
2 жыл бұрын
@@timothyforsythe3155 LOL. Stop.
@timothyforsythe3155
2 жыл бұрын
@@buffalobraves9 Is that all you can say is stop lol. The show is fake. All reality shows are. The asking prices for things is always ridiculous in my opinion!!
@buffalobraves9
2 жыл бұрын
@@timothyforsythe3155 I was being polite. Try it.
@timothyforsythe3155
2 жыл бұрын
If you say so. It's all a matter of opinion.
It's always the same fame goes to the head of these people, it happens in all partnerships musci film comedy - any partnership where fame and money are involved always ends in tears.. A sad fact but true.
Frank has addiction issues! Good luck.....🙏🙏
Like Laurel and Hardy, celebrity couples eventually end, well or poorly. Blessings.
Frank is a real scumbag. He has shown his jealousy of Mike's achievements with his silence and sour face for years. Let him go and be forgotten A nasty piece of work indeed.
Frank's number one
The show isn’t gonna be the same. I truthfully haven’t watched in years. But, you guys are really all jumping to conclusions here. Frank is being the loud one throwing Mike under the bus. But what brought Mike to the point of not talking to Frank for two years? That just doesn’t happen for no reason. We don’t know what Frank could’ve done or said to cause that. He’s telling his side only. You don’t just get injured and your friend doesn’t reach out. Something else must’ve happened. I think Mike is really protecting him by not saying anything more than what he did. I don’t know how people aren’t seeing that.
They went to Frank’s cat’s funeral, then shoved him overboard!!! Mike and Danielle are backstabbers.
@gameboypunk660
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of man has a cat funeral sounds sus
Choice
American pickers without frank is no longer american pickers...
frank is the man
They most be running out of video ideas
i always could tell they hated each other. Mike was always ignoring or under reacting to frank. Mike seemed to only thinly veil his contempt in later seasons. I only watched mike and frank to see how much they seemed to truly hate each other lol
This sucks😭😭😭
Is Mike tappin Danny. Isnt he the brother of the guy that went out with that mob guy's sister until he got whacked?
@user-sw4qd2up2s
2 жыл бұрын
what????
I like this show call American peaker
Frank was greedy and always tried to triple his money or better. He would cheat a lot of older people that were using their collections for retirement purposes. The show was Mike's idea from the start so he deserves more credit. I don't think Frank owned as much of the stores as Mike .
@looklookerlooking
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. Plus alcoholics have no filter when drunk, they will disrespect any and everyone around and tell them what they really think about them. That Cheapskate had 2 DUI's and a rehab stay, so he was totally out of control. During that period of being drunk, he may have burnt way too many bridges by the time he got sober.
Don’t watch the show anymore since Frank left just not the same!
Mike comes off as a bit of a creep. The show sucks now, I'm done watching this BS. I'm sure the History Channel will catch on soon too.
Teams break up get replaced and exit shows all the time…Martin and Lewis, Abbott and Costello, Curly from the 3 stooges, Roberts from Bonanza, Weaver from Gunsmoke, just to mention a few…there are many many examples of cast changes…good and bad…that’s the entertainment biz…American Pickers is still fun…we don’t know the REAL story…probably never will. Good luck to Fritz…
Frank on that white
Never could stand Fritz. Good riddance. But, like, who cares? It's just a show. Casts change. That's the nature of the biz.
They ripped off a lot of people for 21 seasons
@user-sw4qd2up2s
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Sometimes they would even pay more than the asking price. Moke did anyhow, dont recall Frank offering more.
Mike is a great bloke.. But when you Bail on a mate.. that created his fame, that needs help.. That's low..
I don't get how Danni and Mike can just cut ties. Either Frank did something we don't know about or those two are just petty. Thought Danni was better than that.
@Daltoncom
2 жыл бұрын
I am sure there is more to it but also they are that petty, and danni is going to ride mike's coat tails as long as she can.
@scottieman2
2 жыл бұрын
Some low coat tails she's ridding.
@Daltoncom
2 жыл бұрын
@@scottieman2 bitch is getting paid though
@vicenzor9699
2 жыл бұрын
I've come to assume everyone on tv, especially anyone with any success, is a giant asshole. I just let it surprise me if it's proven otherwise but that rarely happens.
@rpmfreak9150
2 жыл бұрын
@@vicenzor9699 you are 💯% right about assuming it, and I have always assumed it as well.
What nice friends!!
I stopped watching after the first show. It was obviously fake and I saw that right away.
@vicenzor9699
2 жыл бұрын
Well yeah, all tv outside of legitimate sporting events are fake. And I have some suspicions about some of those. Every movie is fake but I'm sure you watch some. Question remains "is it entertaining?" For some reason I found this show comforting to watch through some tough emotional times in life back in 2012-2014
Don’t watch anymore I loved that program. No more
Of course, money talks, Mike wants All the money
@user-sw4qd2up2s
2 жыл бұрын
We all want money