Rick Harrison: Rebellious childhood to Pawn Stars empire | Full Interview

In a wide-ranging interview with Graham Bensinger, Pawn Stars creator Rick Harrison reflects on his childhood of mischief, which he says was the result of epilepsy, and how he "ended idiocy" when he welcomed his first baby at 16. Harrison remembers how getting a license to open the pawn shop in Las Vegas was like winning the lottery - and once he opened, doing everything he could to grow his brand - eventually pitching a pilot episode to HBO. Now, many years in on the History Channel, Harrison shares an update on the future of the show and his own personal aspirations, as well as sheds some light on his personal life, including his upcoming marriage - his fourth - and how he's processing the recent death of his son, Adam.
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Intro 0:00 - 0:42
Living Off The Grid in Oregon 0:42 - 7:00
Growing up with Epilepsy 7:00 - 11:30
Rebellious Teenage Years 11:50 - 18:53
Early Odd Jobs/Dropping Out of School 18:53 - 30:55
Relationship with Father 30:55 - 37:40
Relationship with Mother 37:40 - 38:34
Getting a Pawn License 38:34 - 44:09
Horrible HBO Pilot 44:30 - 56:50
The End of Pawn Stars? 56:50 - 59:11
Raising Kids and Being a Girl Dad 59:11 - 1:05:50
Son Adam's Death 1:05:57 - 1:10:40
3 Marriages, No Prenups 1:10:40 - 1:13:22
Rick’s Mindset 1:13:22 - 1:14:20
Verticals of Business 1:14:20 - 1:19:48
Relationship with Trump/Political Future 1:19:48 - 1:27:15
Notable Pawn Moments 1:27:15 - 1:39:00
Rick’s Love for Cars 1:39:00 - 1:45:25

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