Growing up the youngest of three children raised by a single mother in the Mississippi River town of Bettendorf, Iowa, Robbie Wolfe dreamed of being Huck Finn. And today, at age 57, he has much in common with Mark Twain's famous fictional character. But instead of escapades on the Mississippi, Wolfe seeks adventure traveling the country's back roads rummaging through garages and old barns, scouring for “unknown treasures.” Wolfe stars with his brother, Mike, and Danielle Colby in the History Channel's long running hit reality show, “American Pickers.” We caught up with Robbie recently to discuss the show, his influences and the secret to being a successful picker.
The freedom to explore
“I was one of those kids that didn't really pay attention in school a lot. If you saw me when I was 14, 15, 16 years
