All About Orange County Choppers New York
Orange County Choppers (OCC) is a renowned lifestyle brand and custom motorcycle manufacturer based in Newburgh, New York. Established in 1999 by Paul Teutul Sr., the company gained widespread fame with its appearance on the reality TV show "American Chopper."
OCC, located in the heart of Orange County, New York, was initially introduced to television audiences in 2002 on Discovery Channel. The show continued to grow in popularity and eventually moved to TLC in 2007, a sister network of Discovery. After a brief hiatus, the series returned in 2018, reigniting interest in the company and its iconic bikes.
OCC Returns to the Discovery Channel
After five years, OCC made its return to Discovery Channel with the reboot of "American Chopper." The new series brings back the dynamic father-son duo, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., as they continue to build iconic motorcycles and navigate their personal and professional relationships.
The show showcases the Teutuls as they work with high-profile clients, including Forbes 100 companies and world-renowned athletes, all while managing the pressures of maintaining their respective businesses. As they rebuild their bond, the stakes are higher than ever, with millions of dollars and high-profile clients on the line.
Paul Sr. has transformed OCC into a large complex that includes a café, shop, restaurant, and bowling alley, though the venture has come with significant financial challenges. Meanwhile, Paul Jr. struggles with his own business's financial stability, focusing on custom motorcycles while attempting to secure long-term stability for his family.
Discovery's Group President, Rich Ross, stated that "American Chopper" remains one of the channel's most beloved shows, keeping viewers eager to see what the Teutuls will do next. The show first aired in 2002 and ran for ten years, before briefly returning for a few years following its cancellation in 2010.
At its peak, "American Chopper" averaged 3.4 million viewers, becoming a cultural phenomenon and helping to pave the way for other reality shows such as "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." It also inspired a surge in gearhead-focused reality TV programming.
