Episode
Pawn Stars: In the Presence of Greatness
Overview
Rick and Chum grapple with a Batman utility belt toy from the 1960s. Will they be hooked into buying it? A gorgeous Mosrite electric guitar shocks everyone at the shop, but will Corey and the seller be in tune when it comes to making a deal? Rick continues his hunt for "The Object," an item featured in the album art for Led Zeppelin's album "Presence." When one that's for sale ends up on his counter, can he be objective about this object of his desire? Later, an autograph book signed by 41 comic book artists draws Corey's attention. Will he sign on the dotted line after drawn out negotiations?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 2018-03-05
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
In the Presence of Greatness is Episode 23 in Season 15 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2018-03-05. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 22: Blades of Deal
Rick drives up to a 1984 Ferrari 308 that he hopes to drive off with. Can he accelerate a deal, or will the high asking price throttle negotiations? Corey is all ears when a seller brings in a phone-operated music player from the 1930s. Rick throws his hat into the ring for a cowboy hat owned by Larry Hagman of the TV shows "Dallas" and "I Dream of Jeannie." Later, a Vegas Golden Knights hockey jersey signed by goalie Marc-André Fleury gets an icy reception from Chum and Rick - until Fleury himself skates in to tell them whether it's authentic.
Episode 24: Pawned and Confused
A seller drums up excitement for his Led Zeppelin vinyl albums that’s music to Rick and Chum's ears. Will they think these records rock enough to roll out some cash? An elaborate 19th century office desk is a formidable piece of furniture. Will Rick move to file it under "must-haves", or will he remain stationary? Next up to bat is a game-used base from the 2016 World Series. Will Rick and Corey think it's a steal, or will they walk? Later, Rick takes a trip to see "The Object," an obelisk-shaped item featured on the cover of Led Zeppelin's "Presence" album, but will the seller have objections to selling such a rare find?
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Episode 21: A Killer Cap
A top hat and pistol that once belonged to a "Jack the Ripper" suspect are two items that Rick would kill to have. Corey works overtime to get his hands on a 1920s time clock. Will he strike a bargain or wind up ticked off? The creator of the board game "Face to Face" wants to sell the rights to the game along with his stockpile of celebrity signatures, but Rick and Chum need to make sure these faces have some value. Later, a garden gnome stained glass lamp lights up the pawn shop, but will Chum come up short in negotiation?
Episode 25: Highly Explosive Pawn
A seller approaches the Pawn Stars to present them with a past prop from "Back to the Future, Part II." Rick feels dated when a creepy chemical company calendar from 1900 crosses his desk. It's all hands on deck when a British Navy gunpowder bucket blasts into the shop. Will Rick scoop it up, or send it overboard? Later, a belt owned by country music legend Merle Haggard takes things up a notch.
Episode 20: Fully Vested
The Pawn Stars start off with a bang when a beautiful pair of 18th century breech-loading pistols breach the shop. Will these guns hit the bullseye or will they misfire? Things get heavy when a seller brings in a paperweight made by renowned glass artist Paul Stankard. A vest made to hold the 14 harmonicas of Blues Traveler frontman John Popper is music to Chum's ears; Popper himself even pops into the shop to give Chum a harmonica lesson.
Episode 26: Payne in the Putt
Rick is wheels up to Washington D.C. to go see one of the first ever Jeeps that was built to use in WWII. While he's in town, he stops by an antique book store to read up on an ancient alchemy book. Meanwhile, back in Vegas, a magic lantern image projector from the early 20th century has Chum seeing things in a whole different light. A fortune-telling gambling machine is, without a doubt, a great find for the shop. Will Chum see a purchase in his future? Later, by a stroke of luck, a pair of knickers that belonged to golfer Payne Stewart swing into the shop. Will Chum land in a hazard during negotiation, or will he land the shop in the green?
Episode 19: President's Day Sale
Rick tries to snap up an autographed card of President Abraham Lincoln that he can't picture himself without. Corey and Chum think about offering big bills for a golf driver shaft designed for President Bill Clinton, until they're fore-warned he may not have used it. Rick checks out a personal check signed by President James Madison that bounces into the shop, but will it clear his reservations? Later, a patent model for an American flag press has Rick seeing stars and stripes, but will he pledge to buy it?
Episode 27: Here's Looking at You, Pawn!
This episode of Pawn Stars takes flight with a 1911 first edition novel of Peter Pan, but would Rick rather spend his Shenan-doah on a piece of scrap metal from an infamous fallen airship? Also, a seller tries to sweep Rick off of his feet with an ancient kneeling Thepanom statue. And later, everybody comes to Rick's, but it's up to Corey if a "Casablanca" movie poster is worth the six figures it would take to watch a deal take place.
Episode 18: The Happiest Place to Pawn
Rick and Corey are inspired by an anti-war speech signed by Dr. Martin Luther King. Will they "sit in" or sit this one out? A remote-controlled miniature version of a boat from Disney's Jungle Cruise ride has Rick and Chum navigating a tough deal. Rick pins his hopes on a German "Blue Max" medal from WWI, but can he honor the seller's high asking price? Later, in an interesting development, an antique Nikon camera from the 1950s makes a flashy appearance. Will Chum snap it up or shutter himself off?
Episode 28: The Pistol Is Mightier Than the Sword
Rick takes a stab at a sword with an attached pistol from the 1700s. Will he hit the bullseye or shoot himself in the foot? A portrait of legendary film and theater actor John Barrymore takes center stage, but will it perform well with Rick and Chum? Later, Rick is pointed to an antique navigational timepiece used by ships in the 19th century. Is he destined to buy it, or will he lose his way? Corey gets revved up over a 1969 Harley motorbike, but will he tire of it too soon?
Episode 17: Ultimate Fighting Pawn
A seller brings in an antique high wheel bike that's off the chain. Will Rick think these wheels are a steal, or will he tire of this bike? Chum gets the sharp end of the stick when he sells one of Rick's prized Japanese katanas to UFC President Dana White. Rick leaves the pawn shop to score a gorgeously-restored grand piano from the 1800s. Will it hit all the right notes, or will he Bach out of the sale? Later, Rick jams out to an original Walkman cassette player. Will he fast forward to a sale, or hit the pause button?
Episode 29: Big Fish in a Small Pawn
Rick tackles a set of San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl rings, but can he bring the high asking price just a touch down? A speargun used to hunt marine life makes a splash with Corey and Rick, but will they notice anything fishy when they test it out? Chum steps up when a pair of 18th-century shoe protectors walk in the door, but can they get the seller to toe the line? Later, Rick has some interest in a miniature model of the Traders Bank of Canada. Will he become invested, or decide to withdraw?