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American Chopper
''American Chopper'' is an American reality television series that airs on Discovery Channel, produced by Pilgrim Films & Television. The series centers on Paul Teutul Sr. (frequently called ''Senior''), and his son Paul Teutul Jr. (also known as ''Paulie'' or simply ''Junior''), who manufacture custom chopper-style motorcycles. Orange County Choppers is in Newburgh, New York. The contrasting work and creative styles of the father-and-son team and their resulting verbal arguments were the series' hallmark until 2008 when an explosive argument led to Paul Jr.'s termination and departure to start a competing chopper company, Paul Jr. Designs. The series originally aired on Discovery Channel beginning in March 2003. In December 2007, the series moved to Discovery's sister channel TLC, starting off with an 18-hour marathon. Its first TLC season premiered in January 2008. Season 6 began in April 2009 but the series was canceled by TLC in February 2010. In July 2010, TLC announc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cody Connelly
Cody Connelly is an American motorcycle builder, best known for his work at Orange County Choppers (OCC), the subject of the American TV show ''American Chopper''. Cody left Orange County Choppers and joined V-Force Customs (a custom motorcycle shop in Rock Tavern, NY) where he works with friend and former colleague of Orange County Choppers Vincent DiMartino. Cody has since made several appearances on the show ''American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior'' alongside Paul Teutul Jr. and DiMartino, helping out at Paul Jr. Designs. History Cody Connelly was born to Sean Connelly and Darci Dembeck. He has a younger sister named Tylar Connelly. At the age of five he received his first bike, an XR-50. Connelly learned how to maintain bikes from his father by working on their bikes together. Career Connelly's first job was at Orange County Choppers (2001–2007), during which he attended Valley Central High School (Graduated 2005), BOCES and AMI (American Motorcycle Institute). The tuit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange County Choppers Bikes
Orange County Choppers bikes are motorcycles featured on the television series ''American Chopper'' built by Orange County Choppers (OCC) for a specific corporate or celebrity customer. Theme bikes are motorcycles in which the theme (arts), theme of the motorcycle takes priority over everything else, influencing the frame dimensions, paint scheme, and overall 'feel' of the motorcycle. The function of motorcycle usually takes a backseat to the presentation of the theme, and these motorcycles attract attention solely on the premise of the theme itself. Customer bikes are built for and generally to the specifications of a particular customer. Although the customers typically give OCC creative freedom to do what they will, some clients have a specific idea in mind and expect OCC to reproduce their mental picture literally. Customers use the bikes for promotional purposes at tradeshows or auction them off as a charity fundraiser. Overview OCC was in the business of building custom moto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilgrim Films & Television
Pilgrim Media Group (also known as Pilgrim Studios) is a television production company based in North Hollywood, California. It was founded in 1997 by Craig Piligian. It is best known for producing reality television shows for the Discovery Channel. In 2022 Pilgrim became a minority owner in the podcasting company Lionsgate Sound with Lions Gate Entertainment, which launched on October 19, 2022. Acquisition by Lionsgate On November 12, 2015, Lions Gate Entertainment created a partnership with Piligian when the studio acquired more than 50% of Pilgrim Studios for $200 million. Piligian retained his position as CEO of the company while Pilgrim continued to operate independently under Piligian.Lionsgate Buys Major Stake In Craig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
