Rick Harrison 'proud' of reaching 'Pawn Stars' milestone: '500 episodes is really a big deal'
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When "Pawn Stars" first launched in 2009, Rick Harrison had no idea that the History Channel show would turn into a huge success.
As the show celebrates its 500th episode on Monday night, Harrison told Fox News he is "proud" of what the show has become.
"500 episodes is really a big deal. It’s definitely a landmark in TV as far as weekly primetime shows go, and I believe there are only a handful that have actually gone this far – so it’s really something to be proud of," Harrison told Fox News.
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The reality show not only launched Harrison's celebrity, it also help boost his business.
"It's interesting to look back at how Gold & Silver has evolved over the course of these 500 episodes," the star told us. "When 'Pawn Stars' started, the shop was averaging about 70 people a day, and now, we average thousands. We’ve also gone from 10 employees to over 50. It’s been an incredible ride."
In the 500th episode, Harrison visits a man in Washington D.C. who is looking to unload a set of silver spoons made by Paul Revere.
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Watch an exclusive sneak peek of the 500th episode obtained by Fox News in the video above.
"Pawn Stars" airs Mondays on History Channel.