The Untold Truth About American Chopper



American Chopper was one of America’s most popular reality TV series. Millions of fans were devastated when the show came to an end in 2010. But with so much going behind-the-scenes drama it’s no wonder the show was unexpectedly cancelled…

American Chopper


Over its jam-packed six seasons, American Chopper gained millions of fans. 4 Million people tuned in to watch the final episode of the reality program. The show followed Paul Teutal Senior and his son, Paul Jr, as they revamped some truly incredible motorcycles.  



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Their crazy life


Viewers got a glimpse into the crazy life of Paul and his son where they would go to some pretty extreme lengths in order to customize choppers. The family provided fans with hours of entertainment, showing off their killer engineering skills and giving audiences into their hilarious antics. There were incidents which got heated but that was all part of the beloved drama of the show. Some of those tense minutes even lead to a few spin-offs shows.



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One of the first reality shows


Reality TV might be popular these days but back in 2003 American Chopper was still a novelty. The show was one of a few of its kind. Fans were fascinated with the technical side of the job as well as the show’s big personalities. Soon after first airing, the series became an unrivalled success.

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Real life drama


Fans loved the unscripted moments and authenticity of the series. American Chopper provided us with all of the best of reality TV, there were bust-ups, unexpected surprises and real-life drama. Sometimes shocking, the intense language, arguments and family tension had millions captivated.

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