The Curse of Oak Island.

[Meatwad]

Commercial breaks back then were shorter too. A 30 minute block during a series will have over 1/3 of it's time for commercials. Its noticeable when you watched a show previously on TV before and watch it again now you will remember that there are parts that were cut out

[Banshee7]

Most "reality-based " tv trash these days is exactly this in one form or another..and ppl are gullible enough to swallow and follow this junk..

Eagler

I always said the same thing about American Pickers.  I loved the show, but most of that crap had to be planted, too.

[Meatwad]

I always said the same thing about American Pickers.  I loved the show, but most of that crap had to be planted, too.

I read somewhere from either one of the show staff or someone they visited in the past that a good part of their finds were actually planted to increase ratings. Otherwise it would be a very drawn out and boring show with opening a barn and "nope, all worthless junk. We are leaving."

Show would of otherwise been cancelled halfway through the first season if they wouldnt of had any good action