Naperville reality TV enthusiasts will get more opportunities to see a hometown businesses on national television.
Tom Brunzelle, one-quarter of the cast of Pawn Queens, said TLC has ordered a full season of the show — a reality program based on Naperville Jewelry and Loan that caters specifically to female clientele.
“We love it, of course,” he said, adding that he got official word Dec. 17 that TLC would film an entire season of the show. “To me, (it will be) several long days again.” (Photos: Naperville Jewelry and Loan anticipates more business)
Filming of two pilot episodes of the show occurred this summer, with back-to-back airings on the network Nov. 18. Brunzelle said he expects filming to start up again in February.
“I believe they have a pretty aggressive (filming) schedule from my understanding,” he said.
The store recently moved to a larger space down the street at 605 E. Ogden Avenue, both in anticipation of more filming and more customers as a result of the show.
“Customers are coming from all over,” Brunzelle said. “Name a state that touches Illinois, and (residents of those states) are coming in.”
This show is a joke and staged!!
The interactions with the customers have the drama of Jersey Shore. A little more “reality” and a lot less “drama”
Having a hard time looking them in the eyes, nice photography!
Watched the pilot, they’re both typical pawn shop material, offering 1/16 of the real value. Surprised people actually sell.
@illini8208 Even so, that show is just horrendous. It’s completely ridiculous. I don’t know if these people just cant function normally in front of a camera or if it’s on the production side.
Couple of hotties! Nice!