The Buzz: American Pickers in Wis

Back in April, "American Pickers" Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz spread the word that they were planning to come back to Wisconsin in the first two weeks of June, and they were looking for good picks.

We'll, they're here.

But exactly where is still a secret.

"Yes, the guys are right on schedule. They're actually in Wisconsin now and will be there picking for the next two weeks," said Jodi Friedman, one of their producers.

"They'll be kind of all over the place. As you know, we can't comment on where they are. But the word usually spreads because people spot their van," she said.

Their white Ford Transit van has the words "Antique Archaeology" written in red lettering on the side.

The photo here shows Wolfe with Antique Archaeology showroom manager Danielle Colby, also a regular on the cable TV show.

Back in April, Cineflix Production crews contacted Algoma and Eagle River chambers of commerce to get the word out that they were looking for good private collections, but Friedman said the show was open to picks anywhere in the state.

They don't officially comment on sources or places at the time of shooting to protect the privacy of collectors, she said. "Everything we do for the show is confidential until it airs. It airs about three months after it shoots in the area."

"American Pickers" runs new episodes at 8 p.m. Wednesdays on the History channel and repeats shows throughout the week.

The pickers last came through the Fox Valley in July 2012, and included a pick in Oshkosh's EAA airplane memorabilia archives.



— Maureen Wallenfang: 920-993-1000, ext. 287, or mwallenfang@postcrescent.com; on Twitter @wallenfang