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Help Wanted at 'Pawn Stars'

A great career may be waiting for you if you're an out-of-work NBA pro

By Corey Levitan Nov 23, 2011 9:33AM
Inside Pulse

The "Pawn Stars" guys are undertaking a full-court press to aid the nation's unemployed.


If you can't find a job, have trouble making ends meet and play for the NBA, a great career may be waiting for you at the Las Vegas Strip pawn shop popularized by its History reality show.


According to this TMZ report, Gold and Silver Pawn Shop owner Rick Harrison wants a laid-off layupper manning his counter during the ongoing lockout.


Salary is negotiable, but you can be sure it includes television exposure.


Co-star Austin "Chumlee" Russell tells TMZ he's hoping for a Los Angeles Laker, particularly Metta World Peace. If not, however, "I'm hoping some cheerleaders come down for the job!"


Hmm, sounds like a backcourt violation in the making to me.

 

"Pawn Stars" airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History.

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sideslip1
Nov 23, 2011 5:38PM
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Unbelievable, these people are making millions  and now they want to pay some greedy idiot that can do no more than bounce a ball some ridiculous amount of money to appear on this show. To he** with the poor folk that are out of work. How about the veterans and their families who are hungry and need work. Get a life.
Retired Army
Nov 23, 2011 5:29PM
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Hire an NBA and you have lost a viewer. It was hard enough watching the program an old retired swabbie complain but put an NBA on the show and that's it.
TheSniperteamtango
Nov 23, 2011 5:13PM
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Why dont you hire somebody with a real past not some bumb you plays with his balls I take out are enemies at amile with a 13cent round now thats pro territory and I do it for alot less then a million go find a Marine who needs the money for his kids for christmas you screws are a joke.
Dennis Hansford
Nov 23, 2011 5:08PM
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I posted earlier, It is a real shame, I make my living buying and selling everyday. Old retro signs, gas pumps, a vase, a wisk and dust broom, My point is It seems I am only 5`8 and poor so i can not get a job there!!!!! Oh I live and travel in an old RV........and I am willing to work hard. Does that count anymore?
Someone
Nov 23, 2011 4:51PM
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goodluck. even NBA stars don't work for 30% of real value. your experts literally tell customers what they(experts) are willing to pay a ways down the street.besides, the ballers aren't overweight enough to be an employee in spite of "being famous". Ryan Leif is famous.
Scott Fisher
Nov 23, 2011 4:45PM
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Chumlee rocks! I feel that is a viable GOP presidential front runner for at least the next 15 minutes
cedarman55
Nov 23, 2011 4:11PM
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Yeah it's too bad for them,,  they will need to dip into the millions they have already gotten from the fans , and owners
USA2011
Nov 23, 2011 4:10PM
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Really ? They are out of WORK because of there OWN greed ! I could use a job ... can right this show OFF my list . Just another bunch of cheap bull !
terry oshaughnessy (danjackcass)
Nov 23, 2011 3:47PM
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The show is all scripted anyway. Good premise at first but they are jumping the shark more and more every week. Oh well.
13llk99
Nov 23, 2011 3:30PM
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Love the show but would like to see more things women would be interested in.  Rick....hire someone who NEEDS a job.  Someone with kids to feed.  You look like a nice american family who got lucky with this show now do something for another person who really needs it and make them feel lucky also.  I know hiring the NBA player is just a rating thing....but it might also back fire on you.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!  Chumlee you're a nice guy.  A lot of your come backs are for just making the show more interesting and fun to watch.  People love to have someone to either love or hate on a program it makes it more interesting for them and they tune in more often.  On this show you are that person!  Love watching all of you!
MICHIGANMOM
Nov 23, 2011 3:23PM
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NICE................​all the unemployed and you want to hire a GREEDY NBA player?? Goody bye pawn stars. I was a fan, you just blew it! I knew it wouldn't take them too long to go Hollywood.........
Bear735
Nov 23, 2011 2:47PM
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I did vaguely enjoy the show.......but this move just "screwed the Pooch" for me. Why not get "The Donald" for a guest appearance......he's​ known to do most anything for some publicity, if we just want to make "good TV".....The History Channel should be ashamed.
luckyhit
Nov 23, 2011 2:32PM
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I like the show. It's in poor taste to make fun of the unemployed. I would like to think Pawn Stars is better than that.  Some deserve to be out of work since they probably were dead wood anyway. Many many others however are dedicated individuals truly needing a job. 
PawnGuy
Nov 23, 2011 2:00PM
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This show is starting to get too "cute" to watch.  It used to be interesting, now they are trying to entertain too.  Just let the items and the job do the entertaining. 

I just wonder how they are going to define an NBA player, there are many incoming rookies that are getting everyday jobs because they aren't in school and haven't collected a dime from the NBA yet.  They wouldn't necessarily be a sexy name to hire though.

Wanting to bring in somebody with zero pawn experience, and no desire to do the job besides a couple easy paychecks kind of shows what a joke this is all becoming.  The Pawn Stars have made their money from TV and really don't have to worry about their business anymore.

runninron69
Nov 23, 2011 1:37PM
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That's it! I'm done watching this POS show. Hundreds of thousands out of work and they want to hire some thug from the NBA? These M.F'ers can kiss my A$$
Bad Car
Nov 23, 2011 1:30PM
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Chumlee......for God sakes.....don't think any NBA needs a job that bad, if they do then they are more stupid than I thought. I would hope they invested some of their money. Cheerleaders....REAL​LY come on  DAA!

Being on TV....I guess would be OK. Now pay, I just need about $80 grand a year and pay for me to commute to KCMO.

 

rickysgirl
Nov 23, 2011 1:24PM
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Hey, how about one of us "regular" people, who need a job.  I doubt there are many NBAers who are hurting too much.  I, on the other hand, have not been able to find a job in over a year and a half.  I don't care about televison exposure, I NEED WORK !!!!!!
BOB GUINN
Nov 23, 2011 1:22PM
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I don't [lay for the NBA but i do play "LET'S MAKE A DEAL"........i too need a job like many americans , i watch this show all the time like a lot of you do and now hire a person with millions , RICK.......what the hell are you thinking ? Remember when u had nothing , wasn't to damn nice was it , hire someone with personality , looks and wants to be a star...........give a nobody a chance , who knows , that might be the TICKET !! I lived in Vegas and was in this store many times but not once did i see------ " HERE'S YOUR SIGN"-------go get a VETEREN and show him or her why you even have a business , thanks to a VETEREN your able to have a business in the first place so do your duty RICK !!Nerd

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