A Goldmine
Before launching the show, the Robertsons became rich through Duck Commander, showing about $40 million in revenue in 2012 alone. Therefore, A&E approached them for the reality show, whereby advertisers often spent $180,000 for a 30-second commercial!
A Goldmine
Stand-Ins Replace the Stars
There were many scandals surrounding the show. Everyone knows that they’re scripted, but the Robertsons still appeared genuine. Then, Radar Online, a gossip site, uncovered emails from 2012 that sought men with beards to stand in for the stars.
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Stand Ins Replace The Stars