‘Sticker Shock’ hosted by Dennis Pittsenbarger, airs Wednesdays at 10pm PT/ET – Discovery Channel, anytime ‘On Demand’.
Tired of doom and gloom entertainment? Sticker Shock is a surprising antidote.
Sticker Shock is where car buffs of America bring their rides, and ask the age-old question ‘What’s my car worth’. But you don’t have to be a car buff to enjoy the show. The cars are the stars, and they shine with more character and personality than one might imagine. I was shocked!
Dennis Pittsenbarger is the host. Dennis is from Portland, Oregon, with twenty years experience in the auto industry, and a veteran of body shop culture. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dennis to get his personal insights into what makes Sticker Shock a unique family show.
What is the premise of Sticker Shock?
Dennis Pittsenbarger America has always had a love affair with cars and trucks. They are part of our culture. Many are like members of a family, from an old-pick-up, to a souped up hot rod. Each has its own special history and memories. The vehicles have been restored with pride and dedication. Even though an owner might never want to part with his treasure, he is still curious to know, ‘What’s my car worth’. Whether it is a clunker or a classic, its value may shock you.
Who appraises the value of the cars?
Dennis Pittsenbarger Myself, along with professional appraisers Randy Carlson, Addison Brown, Nick Smith and Todd Wertman. We investigate their history and condition to determine the price tag.
Sticker Shock is a reality show, but each car has such a personal, engaging story. Is the show scripted?
Dennis Pittsenbarger. No! It’s all spontaneous. Believe it or not, I am usually meeting the owner and his car for the first time. We wanted to capture the honest emotions of the owners and each car’s individual history. What a car means to the owner is the importance of the show. Like a father working with his son or daughter to restore and maintain a prized vehicle. The car not only provides transportation, it brings families together, creating hobbies that last a lifetime. The cars and the body shop connection were instrumental in shaping our nation, they’re an important part of American culture. The stories and anecdotes behind the cars are the meat and potatoes. The dessert is the price tag.
I really enjoyed how the show highlights the stories with personal snapshots and images of the world when their car was created.
Dennis Pittsenbarger I have to thank the Discovery Channel and The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) for putting together such a professional presentation. They were dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that not only informs, but also amazes and entertains.
I missed the premiere, but being able to binge-watch several episodes on Discovery on Demand was a treat. I loved the accessory RAZZ LIGHT on the Ford Hot Rod with tail lights made of red marbles, the old pick-up with the torn fender that the owner repaired by sewing it with fence wire, the LA Ambulance with the original CPR instruments and siren, the street legal WW11 tank, and the 1931 Chevy Roadster that the man’s father bought for ten dollars, then hand channeled the body. I could go on an on! Every story was a journey into the past.
Catch Dennis and Sticker Shock Wednesday’s at 10pm PST/EST or on the Discovery Channel or Discovery On Demand.
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