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While Koker and his team have the formula that produces success, the show's producers are adamant about adding as much drama to the show as possible. Since drama occurs fortuitously, the show's producers have to contrive some incidences.

When Danny approaches car sellers in the streets to purchase their vehicles, some of the deals did not occur by happenstance; it was obviously staged for entertainment's sake.

Apart from owning Count's Customs, a recording studio, and a tattoo parlor, Koker is also the proud owner of Count's Vamp'd Bar and Grill. The restaurant's slogan is 'Eat, Drink, Rock. The concept of the business is similar to Hard Rock Cafe, which combines food with live music.

Koker's restaurant has an outdoor patio, a bar, and a dining room. People who are interested in exploring the rock restaurant will travel 4. Anybody who loves cars has a favorite.

Although Koker loves many vehicles, his favorite is the Lamborghini Miura SV, famous for being the world's first supercar. Koker is in a financial position to purchase almost any car he desires, but the availability of the vehicle is what's holding him back. He told the website American Profile that he came close to owning his dream vehicle around twenty years ago. Koker stated that the deal fell through, but he has not given up on his dream. He continues to search for that model but will have to hurry, as the car gets rarer and more expensive every year.

We do everything we can to keep it real. Kevin Met Danny 23 years ago while riding motorcycles. Mack stated that 15 guys would ride together to Southern California, Arizona, and other places in the country.

When Koker faced a tremendous amount of pressure to deliver a high-quality service 11 years ago, he hired Mack to help him manage the shop. Considering that business has increased since the show aired, Danny keeps busy by meeting the great demand from customers. He has a solid work ethic and insists on only high-quality output from Count's Kustoms. Danny has a staff of about 50 people working on 15 projects simultaneously. With so much activity in the shop, Danny demands that the show's producers capture every movement.

Drivers have become conscious of the environment and do not want to contribute to global warming. One of the ways that drivers are supporting the longevity of Earth is by demanding that car manufacturers produce environment-friendly cars.

Some car enthusiasts are more concerned about the performance of a vehicle than its capability to benefit the environment. In an interview with The Morning Show, Koker said that he has no use for environment-friendly cars like the Toyota Prius due to the lackluster performance of the vehicle.

A family is more important than business. Nobody knows that better than Koker. One of the most influential people in Danny's life was his father, whom he describes as his best friend and a business partner.

If I sit idle, I'll go to bad places in my brain. One of the main differences between Counting Cars and other car shows is that the host bids on cars that he would like to own. Considering Koker is an avid car collector, he finds it difficult to decline an opportunity to acquire a beautiful car.

Although the show's success has rewarded Koker financially, it has also impeded him from getting bargains when purchasing cars. Car owners who negotiate with Koker are aware that the show generously remunerates him for his efforts and are unwilling to give him good deals. Ziggy Marley Self as Self. Corey Harrison Self as Self. Cassandra Peterson Self as Self.

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Storyline Edit. Did you know Edit. In he was inducted into the horror host hall of fame. Connections Spun-off from Pawn Stars User reviews 30 Review. Top review. Horney Mike Ruins the Show. Love the Count and crew except for Horney Mike.

Mike is not just not funny, but is mean, angry, argumentative, and annoying. Notice that his smile is not genuine but menacing. Why is this guy on the show? The Count should count him out! FAQ 4. They're a legit band, too, with videos and show dates, active in the Las Vegas scene. Danny Koker is the lead singer of the band naturally , and their music can best be described as a band that lives in the asthmatic delusions of an era that should probably be forgotten.

While it makes sense for TV to show these "wow" moments with cool cars, the fact is that Danny Koker's shop, Count's Kustoms, doesn't always get the best reviews, and there have been a fair number of customers who aren't happy with their service. It is the real world, after all, and not a reality TV fantasy land.

With as many cars as Danny Koker sees in a day, let alone a week, throughout the course of his life, it might seem like he would be able to sell his cars without a second thought, and while that is true of his commissioned work, as they are never really his cars in the first place, he has a hard time with his own builds. There's a piece of him in every one of his builds, or so he says, and so parting with that particular car is like parting with a piece of himself. Understandable, but all art is only validated once it's out in the real world, in a new environment.

Every artist knows that. It seems that in every episode there is an excessive amount of interpersonal drama between the people featured on the show and the crew. Whether it's antics, fights, or most anything dramatized on the show, it's all fake. Once the cameras are rolling, the characters feel as if they're on stage, playing roles, and they have to be the most extreme version of themselves, just for the sake of the performance, for the show.

It's all fake, even if it's not scripted. Mike is one of the most polarizing characters of the show, because of his endless schtick. He wears horns on his bandanna, it's what gives him his namesake and also, apparently, what guides every single thing he does and says on the show. Many get tired of it very quickly as it is a shallow surface level humor that just gets old. But the fact of the matter is that Mike is actually quite excellent at pinstriping; he is a solid talent in the field.

If only the show would feature that, instead of all the puerile humor surrounding his name. The lawsuit against Joseph Frontiera made some pretty big headlines when it all went down. Count's Kustoms sued their former employee for stealing money from the company and using it for personal benefits. They also sued the company that recommended Joseph. Frontiera had representation, and his lawyer filed to dismiss, and the suit against the company fell through, too.

It seems that Count's Kustoms sued as a means for a petty money grab and some extra press, though it can't be said with absolute certainty. While it would seem like perfectly logical common sense for the host of a custom car show to be ultimately knowledgeable about all things cars, the fact of the matter is that Danny Koker is self-taught and uneducated, and sometimes this shows. He gets his facts wrong, and many have called him out and criticized him because of it, taking stabs at his credibility as a mechanic.

In recent times, some have dialed in on this, and all claims made by Danny are double checked before airing, as his knowledge is often faulty. The way reality TV works generally involves a lot of post process, editing, splicing, rearranging, the works. When a final product is aired, everything is in order, makes sense, and seems like it is chronological.

Of course, for good TV, this should be that way. But, filming on the set of Counting Cars is far from chronological, as many builds are going on at the same time, up to fifteen, which makes filming an absolute anachronistic nightmare. As a bit of a cinematographer, I can say assuredly I would hate to have to film a process like this one.

One massive headache, start to end. It's well known that Danny Koker has a hard time keeping his opinions from reaching the public. He's hot headed to a degree and always speaks his mind, no matter the subject, political or not. He's known for saying that politics comes before business, and is in full support of the current system, along with being known for saying that environmental issues are merely a game being played by politicians, and not a real threat to humanity.

While there are many conversations that must occur in a car shop that involve customization and rebuilding work, when it comes to making reliable and good television, you have to eliminate as many variables as possible.