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'''''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County''''' (or simply '''''Laguna Beach''''') is an American ] series that originally aired on ] from September 28, 2004, until November 15, 2006. The series aired for three seasons and was primarily focused on the personal lives of several students attending ]. Its premise was originated with ], while ] served as the ]. '''''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County''''' (or simply '''''Laguna Beach''''') is an American ] series that originally aired on ] from September 28, 2004, until November 15, 2006. The series aired for three seasons and was primarily focused on the personal lives of several students attending ]. Its premise was originated with ], while ] served as the ].


The series was originally led by seniors ], ], ], Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, Christina Schuller, and juniors ] and Talan Torriero. The second season saw the additions of Jason Wahler, Taylor Cole, Alex Murrel and Jessica Smith. Upon its conclusion, all cast members departed from the series and were replaced by a group of current students. The third season was led by Cameron Brinkman, Tessa Keller, Breanna Conrad, ], Raquel Donatelli, Cami Edwards, Kelan Hurley, Chase Johnson, and Kyndra Mayo. The series was originally led by seniors ], ], ], Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, Christina Schuller, and juniors ] and Talan Torriero. The second season saw the additions of Jason Wahler, Taylor Cole, ] and Jessica Smith. Upon its conclusion, all cast members departed from the series and were replaced by a group of current students. The third season was led by Cameron Brinkman, Tessa Keller, Breanna Conrad, ], Raquel Donatelli, Cami Edwards, Kelan Hurley, Chase Johnson, and Kyndra Mayo.


==Conception== ==Conception==
Created by ] in 2004, ''Laguna Beach'' was originally planned to document a group of students' on-campus lives as they completed their secondary education at ]. However, after an ] during the halftime show of ] briefly exposed the breast of performer ], the school board questioned if the network, who produced the event, held the care necessary to operate in an academic setting. Subsequently, their contract was ended, effectively jeopardizing the feasibility of the series' concept.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,658533,00.html|title='Laguna' Matata|author=Gary Susman|work=]|date=June 26, 2004|access-date=June 23, 2013}}</ref> Created by ] in 2004, ''Laguna Beach'' was originally planned to document the on-campus lives of a group of students as they completed their secondary education at ]. However, after an ] during the halftime show of ] briefly exposed the breast of performer ], the school board questioned if the same network that produced the halftime show held the care necessary to operate in an academic setting. Subsequently, their contract was ended, effectively jeopardizing the feasibility of the series' concept.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2004/06/26/mtv-plans-oc-ish-reality-drama/|title='Laguna' Matata|author=Gary Susman|magazine=]|date=June 26, 2004|access-date=June 23, 2013}}</ref>


Throughout its run, the series was led by eight (season 1–2), and nine (season 3) primary cast members, who were credited by their first names. Its original main cast members were ], ], ], ], Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, Christina Schuller, and Talan Torriero. The second season saw the additions of Taylor Cole, ], Jessica Smith, and Jason Wahler. By the conclusion of the season, all students had graduated high school, and departed the series before production of the third season began. Consequently, the program was revamped to showcase an entirely new group of current students. Throughout its run, the series was led by eight (seasons 1–2), and nine (season 3) primary cast members, who were credited by their first names. Its original main cast members were ], ], ], ], Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, Christina Schuller, and Talan Torriero. The second season saw the additions of Taylor Cole, ], Jessica Smith, and Jason Wahler. By the conclusion of season 2, all the first generation of students had graduated high school, and departed the series before production of the third season began. Consequently, the program was revamped to showcase an entirely new group of current students; it did not pan out like the previous two seasons as the audiences felt no connection to the new cast.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}


===Storylines=== ===Storylines===
{{main|List of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County cast members}}
In its series premiere, ''Laguna Beach'' first introduces ], ], ], Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, and Christina Schuller, who were completing their senior year at ]. Younger students ] and Talan Torriero were shown to be finishing their junior year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79288|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 101: A Black and White Affair|work=]|publisher=]|date=September 28, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> The first season highlighted the love triangle involving rivals Conrad and Cavallari and their shared love interest, Colletti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79289|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 102: The Bonfire|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=October 5, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> The latter two eventually began a turbulent romantic relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79596|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 107: The Last Dance|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=November 9, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> Meanwhile, the close friendship between Bosworth and Conrad provided both with a stabilizing influence, similar to the bond between Olsen and Schuller.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79292|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 104: 18 Candles|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=October 19, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> Phillips, an advocate for youth community involvement, coordinated a fashion show benefiting the Active Young America organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79296|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 106: The Best Part of Breaking Up...|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=November 2, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> Upon the seniors' graduation, they prepared to leave Laguna Beach and begin their college studies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79598|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 109: Graduation Day|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=November 30, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> In its series premiere, ''Laguna Beach'' first introduces ], ], ], Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, and Christina Schuller, who were completing their senior year at ]. Younger students ] and Talan Torriero were shown to be finishing their junior year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79288|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016004231/http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79288|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 16, 2009|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 101: A Black and White Affair|work=]|publisher=]|date=September 28, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> The first season highlighted the love triangle involving rivals Conrad and Cavallari and their shared love interest, Colletti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79289|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110053014/http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79289|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2010|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 102: The Bonfire|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=October 5, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> The latter two eventually began a turbulent romantic relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79596|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110052953/http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79596|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2010|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 107: The Last Dance|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=November 9, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> Meanwhile, the close friendship between Bosworth and Conrad provided both with a stabilizing influence, similar to the bond between Olsen and Schuller.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79292|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110053008/http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79292|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2010|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 104: 18 Candles|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=October 19, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> Phillips, an advocate for youth community involvement, coordinated a fashion show benefiting the Active Young America organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79296|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110053005/http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79296|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2010|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 106: The Best Part of Breaking Up...|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=November 2, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref> Upon the seniors' graduation, they prepared to leave Laguna Beach and begin their college studies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79598|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726012737/http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/episode.jhtml?episodeID=79598|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2009|title=Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 109: Graduation Day|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=November 30, 2004|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref>


By the beginning of season two Talan Torriero developed romantic feelings for both Cavallari and Cole, though both of them were uninterested in beginning a relationship with him. Meanwhile, Jason Wahler dated Smith, Murrel, and Conrad in separate periods during production, though his player tendencies placed a strain on each failed relationship. The season concluded as the recently graduated students prepared to leave for college. By the beginning of season two, Talan Torriero developed romantic feelings for both Cavallari and Cole, though both of them were uninterested in beginning a relationship with him. Meanwhile, Jason Wahler dated Smith, Murrel, and Conrad in separate periods during production, though his "player" tendencies placed a strain on each failed relationship. The season concluded as the recently graduated students prepared to leave for college.


During the third season, new students are introduced such as, Cameron Brinkman who takes over Jason's role as the bad boy that can get whatever he wants. Tessa Keller, Rocky Donatelli, Kyndra Mayo, Chase, Kelan Hurley, Cami Edwards along with other additional cast members. During the third season, new students were introduced, such as Cameron Brinkman (who took over Jason's role as the "bad boy" that can get whatever he wants), Tessa Keller, Rocky Donatelli, Kyndra Mayo, Chase, Kelan Hurley and Cami Edwards, along with other additional cast members.


==Reception== ==Reception==
===Criticism=== ===Criticism===
The ] (PTC) argued that the sexually explicit and ] content in the series makes the show inappropriate for its intended ]. It included the series in its 2004 study on ], ], and ] on ].<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041122032450/http://www.parentstv.org/ptc/publications/reports/2004cablestudy/main.asp |date=November 22, 2004 }}, ''ParentsTV.org''</ref> Although much of the profane language throughout the series is ], the PTC pointed out that the context in which the censored words were used made them discernible, which in their view rendered the ] useless. The PTC also criticized MTV for not including ] such as "L" (language) or "S" (sexual content) in addition to its ] for the show, a move that prevents viewers from being able to effectively use the ] feature found on some televisions to control the broadcast of the show into their homes. MTV airs the show several times during daytime hours in addition to its regular timeslots around 10:00 PM (]), and the PTC claimed that the ] whom MTV is targeting are being exposed to "excessive sexual and profane content through inaccurately rated programs."<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051001083902/http://www.parentstv.org/PTC/publications/lbbcolumns/2005/0804.asp |date=October 1, 2005}}, ''ParentsTV.org''</ref> The ] (PTC) argued that the sexually explicit and ] content in the series makes the show inappropriate for its intended ]. The PTC included the series in its 2004 study on ], ], and ] on ].<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041122032450/http://www.parentstv.org/ptc/publications/reports/2004cablestudy/main.asp |date=November 22, 2004 }}, ''ParentsTV.org''</ref> Although much of the profane language throughout the series is ], the PTC pointed out that the context in which the censored words were used made them discernible, which in its view rendered the ] useless. The PTC also criticized MTV for not including ] such as "L" (language) or "S" (sexual content) in addition to its ] for the show, a move that prevents parents from being able to effectively use the ] feature found on some televisions to control the broadcast of the show into their homes. MTV aired the show several times during daytime hours in addition to its regular timeslots around 10:00 PM (]), and the PTC claimed that the ] whom MTV was targeting were being exposed to "excessive sexual and profane content through inaccurately rated programs."<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051001083902/http://www.parentstv.org/PTC/publications/lbbcolumns/2005/0804.asp |date=October 1, 2005}}, ''ParentsTV.org''</ref>


A 2010 study<ref>http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6V84-50C71NH-1/2/c3e77342c81025d0ef6a6ad676b8cda1 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> in the journal ''Economics Letters'' demonstrated that ''Laguna Beach'' caused an increase in crime in the Laguna Beach area. Not only had MTV's show caused an increase in crime, but residents also believed it glorified violence, drug and alcohol abuse, objectification of women and superficiality.<ref name="LA Times">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Lynn|title=There's Laguna, Then There's MTV's 'Laguna'|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2005/nov/05/entertainment/et-laguna5|access-date=12 May 2014|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=5 November 2005}}</ref> Charles Ahlers, the President of the Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau, argue that the show is positive because it has helped boom the local economy and make Laguna Beach a desirable destination.<ref name="NY Times">{{cite news|last=Steinhauer|first=Jennifer|title=Real 'OC' Starts Objecting to Its MTV Portrayal|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/us/08laguna.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|access-date=12 May 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|date=8 November 2006}}</ref> But these positive aspects seem to be dominated by rejection and negativity from residents. Locals claim that their town is not being depicted how it should be- by the art and culture. The down town strip of ice cream shops and art galleries are being overshadowed by teen drama and partying.<ref name="NY Times" /> During filming days, streets would be stopped with traffic jams and tourists swarming local stores trying to get a glimpse of the teenage cast members.<ref name="LA Times" /> A 2010 study<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Chiou |first=Lesley |last2=Lopez |first2=Mary |date=2010 |title=The reality of reality television: Does reality TV influence local crime rates? |journal=Economics Letters |volume=108 |issue=3 |pages=330–333 |doi=10.1016/j.econlet.2010.06.009}}</ref> published in the journal ''Economics Letters'' demonstrated that ''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' caused an increase in crime in the Laguna Beach area. While Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau president Charles Ahlers argued that the show had boosted the local economy and made Laguna Beach a desirable travel destination,<ref name="NY Times">{{cite news|last=Steinhauer|first=Jennifer|title=Real 'OC' Starts Objecting to Its MTV Portrayal|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/us/08laguna.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|access-date=12 May 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|date=8 November 2006}}</ref> several residents of Laguna Beach were opposed to the show, claiming it was more focused on teen drama and hedonistic behavior than the art and culture of the town.<ref name="LA Times">{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Lynn|title=There's Laguna, Then There's MTV's 'Laguna'|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-nov-05-et-laguna5-story.html|access-date=12 May 2014|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=5 November 2005}}</ref> During filming days, traffic jams and tourists swarming local stores for a glimpse of the cast were frequent occasions.<ref name="LA Times" />


===Scripting allegations=== ===Scripting allegations===
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==Broadcast history== ==Broadcast history==
The first season of ''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' premiered on September 28, 2004. The series continued to air on Tuesday evenings until its conclusion on December 7, 2004, at which point it had aired eleven episodes. The second season was expanded to seventeen episodes and premiered on July 11, 2005, in its new timeslot on Mondays. The finale aired on November 14, 2005. The third and final season premiered on August 16, 2006, and aired a total of fifteen episodes by its end on November 15, 2006. On July 2 2007, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Country began airing on ], and ran there until September 27 2009 before it became ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/laguna-beach/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County on MTV|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=July 17, 2013}}</ref> In July 2012, ] aired a month-long morning marathon of ''Laguna Beach'', titled "Retro Mania".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/daria-laguna-beach-the-hills-mtv_n_1612167.html|title='Daria,' 'Laguna Beach' And 'The Hills' Are Headed Back To MTV|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=AOL|date=June 20, 2012|access-date=June 27, 2013}}</ref> The following year, the marathon was renamed "RetroMTV Brunch".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/the-hills-alternate-ending_n_3504625.html|title='The Hills' Alternate Ending: MTV To Air Series Finale With New Closing|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=AOL|date=June 26, 2013|access-date=June 27, 2013}}</ref> On August 13, 2016, reruns started to air on MTV's new sister channel ]. As of December 30, 2016, the series has been removed from the schedule. The first season of ''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' premiered on September 28, 2004. The series continued to air on Tuesday evenings until its conclusion on December 14, 2004, at which point it had aired eleven episodes. The second season was expanded to seventeen episodes and premiered on July 25, 2005, in its new timeslot on Mondays. The finale aired on November 14, 2005. The third and final season premiered on August 16, 2006, and aired a total of fifteen episodes by its end on November 15, 2006. On July 2, 2007, ''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Country'' began rerunning on ]'s teen block, ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/laguna-beach/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County on MTV|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=July 17, 2013}}</ref> In July 2012, ] aired a month-long morning marathon of ''Laguna Beach'', titled "Retro Mania".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/daria-laguna-beach-the-hills-mtv_n_1612167.html|title='Daria,' 'Laguna Beach' And 'The Hills' Are Headed Back To MTV|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=AOL|date=June 20, 2012|access-date=June 27, 2013}}</ref> The following year, the marathon was renamed "RetroMTV Brunch".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/the-hills-alternate-ending_n_3504625.html|title='The Hills' Alternate Ending: MTV To Air Series Finale With New Closing|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=AOL|date=June 26, 2013|access-date=June 27, 2013}}</ref> In 2016, reruns aired on MTV's sister channel ].
''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' entered an off-network syndication in 2009 and the fall of that year ] put it into barter syndication and aired on affiliates of ], ], ] and ], however as of fall 2012 the show has left local syndication along with '']'' and '']''. ''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' entered off-network syndication in fall 2009, when ] put the series into barter syndication and aired it on affiliates of ], ], ] and ]. However, as of fall 2012, the show has left local syndication, along with '']'' and '']''.


===''Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County''=== ===''Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County''===
{{main|Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County}} {{main|Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County}}
After the third season of the revamped ''Laguna Beach'' failed to attain the success of the original format, producers began to search elsewhere for a potential fourth installment of the series. '']'' premiered on August 13, 2007, and showcased a group of students attending ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/newport_harbor/episode.jhtml?episodeID=120182|title=Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County Ep. 101: Crush...Interrupted|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=August 15, 2007|access-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref> The series was led by Chrissy Schwartz, Clay Adler, Chase Cornwell, Sasha Dunlap, Grant Newman, and Allie Stockton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/newport_harbor/cast.jhtml|title=Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County: Meet the Cast|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|access-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref> After the cast and storylines failed to achieve viewer interest, the program was cancelled on January 2, 2008, after broadcasting twelve episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tv.yahoo.com/shows/newport-harbor-the-real-orange-county/episodes/|title=Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County: Episode guide|work=Yahoo! TV|publisher=]|access-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref> After the third season of the revamped ''Laguna Beach'' failed to attain the success of the original format, producers began to search elsewhere for a potential fourth installment of the series. '']'' premiered on August 13, 2007, and showcased a group of students attending ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/newport_harbor/episode.jhtml?episodeID=120182|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130725212732/http://www.mtv.com/shows/newport_harbor/episode.jhtml?episodeID=120182|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 25, 2013|title=Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County Ep. 101: Crush...Interrupted|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|date=August 15, 2007|access-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref> The series was led by Chrissy Schwartz, Clay Adler, Chase Cornwell, Sasha Dunlap, Grant Newman, and Allie Stockton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/newport_harbor/cast.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090810120059/http://www.mtv.com/shows/newport_harbor/cast.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 10, 2009|title=Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County: Meet the Cast|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|access-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref> However, the cast and the storylines failed to achieve viewer interest, the program was cancelled on January 2, 2008, after broadcasting twelve episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tv.yahoo.com/shows/newport-harbor-the-real-orange-county/episodes/|title=Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County: Episode guide|work=Yahoo! TV|publisher=]|access-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref>


==Distribution== ==Distribution==
''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' episodes aired regularly on MTV in the United States. Most episodes are approximately thirty minutes, and were broadcast in ]. The series' episodes are also available for download at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/laguna-beach-season-1/id119035022?showLC=true|title=iTunes - TV Shows - Laguna Beach, Season 1|work=] (US)|publisher=]|date=September 28, 2004|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Episodes were previously available for viewing through the official ] website, though they have since become unavailable since the series' conclusion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/video.jhtml?filter=fulleps|title=Laguna Beach Full Episodes|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> The series, in addition to '']'', were premiered in ] in fall 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/12/trifecta_sets_laguna_as_syndie.php|title=Trifecta Sets 'Laguna' as Syndie Strip for '09|author=Andrew Krukowski|work=TVWeek|access-date=May 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729085200/http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/12/trifecta_sets_laguna_as_syndie.php|archive-date=July 29, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since its debut, ] has released the first two seasons of ''Laguna Beach'' onto DVD, to regions 1, 2, and 4. Each product includes all episodes of the respective season, in addition to deleted scenes and interviews of series personnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shop.mtv.com/category/47931979501/1/Laguna-Beach.htm|title=Laguna Beach|work=MTV Shop|publisher=MTVN Direct|access-date=May 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526192558/http://shop.mtv.com/category/47931979501/1/Laguna-Beach.htm|archive-date=May 26, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' episodes aired regularly on MTV in the United States. Most episodes are approximately thirty minutes, and were broadcast in ]. The series' episodes are also available for download at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/laguna-beach-season-1/id119035022?showLC=true|title=iTunes - TV Shows - Laguna Beach, Season 1|work=] (US)|publisher=]|date=September 28, 2004|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Episodes were previously available for viewing through the official ] website, though they have since become unavailable since the series' conclusion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/video.jhtml?filter=fulleps|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100107194816/http://www.mtv.com/shows/laguna_beach/season_1/video.jhtml?filter=fulleps|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2010|title=Laguna Beach Full Episodes|work=MTV|publisher=Viacom|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> The series, in addition to '']'', were premiered in ] in fall 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/12/trifecta_sets_laguna_as_syndie.php|title=Trifecta Sets 'Laguna' as Syndie Strip for '09|author=Andrew Krukowski|work=TVWeek|access-date=May 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729085200/http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/12/trifecta_sets_laguna_as_syndie.php|archive-date=July 29, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since its debut, ] has released the first two seasons of ''Laguna Beach'' onto DVD, to regions 1, 2, and 4. Each product includes all episodes of the respective season, in addition to deleted scenes and interviews of series personnel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shop.mtv.com/category/47931979501/1/Laguna-Beach.htm|title=Laguna Beach|work=MTV Shop|publisher=MTVN Direct|access-date=May 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526192558/http://shop.mtv.com/category/47931979501/1/Laguna-Beach.htm|archive-date=May 26, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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California-based reality television series in the United States
Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
GenreReality television
Created byLiz Gateley
Starring
Narrated by
  • Lauren Conrad
  • Kristin Cavallari
  • Tessa Keller
Opening theme"Come Clean" by Hilary Duff
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes43 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerTony DiSanto
Production locationsLaguna Beach, California
Running time30 minutes
Production companyGo Go Luckey Productions
Original release
NetworkMTV
ReleaseSeptember 28, 2004 (2004-09-28) –
November 15, 2006 (2006-11-15)
Related

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County (or simply Laguna Beach) is an American reality television series that originally aired on MTV from September 28, 2004, until November 15, 2006. The series aired for three seasons and was primarily focused on the personal lives of several students attending Laguna Beach High School. Its premise was originated with Liz Gateley, while Tony DiSanto served as the executive producer.

The series was originally led by seniors Lauren Conrad, Lo Bosworth, Stephen Colletti, Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, Christina Schuller, and juniors Kristin Cavallari and Talan Torriero. The second season saw the additions of Jason Wahler, Taylor Cole, Alex Murrel and Jessica Smith. Upon its conclusion, all cast members departed from the series and were replaced by a group of current students. The third season was led by Cameron Brinkman, Tessa Keller, Breanna Conrad, Lexie Contursi, Raquel Donatelli, Cami Edwards, Kelan Hurley, Chase Johnson, and Kyndra Mayo.

Conception

Created by Liz Gateley in 2004, Laguna Beach was originally planned to document the on-campus lives of a group of students as they completed their secondary education at Laguna Beach High School. However, after an incident during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII briefly exposed the breast of performer Janet Jackson, the school board questioned if the same network that produced the halftime show held the care necessary to operate in an academic setting. Subsequently, their contract was ended, effectively jeopardizing the feasibility of the series' concept.

Throughout its run, the series was led by eight (seasons 1–2), and nine (season 3) primary cast members, who were credited by their first names. Its original main cast members were Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Stephen Colletti, Lo Bosworth, Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, Christina Schuller, and Talan Torriero. The second season saw the additions of Taylor Cole, Alex Murrel, Jessica Smith, and Jason Wahler. By the conclusion of season 2, all the first generation of students had graduated high school, and departed the series before production of the third season began. Consequently, the program was revamped to showcase an entirely new group of current students; it did not pan out like the previous two seasons as the audiences felt no connection to the new cast.

Storylines

Main article: List of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County cast members

In its series premiere, Laguna Beach first introduces Lauren Conrad, Lo Bosworth, Stephen Colletti, Morgan Olsen, Trey Phillips, and Christina Schuller, who were completing their senior year at Laguna Beach High School. Younger students Kristin Cavallari and Talan Torriero were shown to be finishing their junior year. The first season highlighted the love triangle involving rivals Conrad and Cavallari and their shared love interest, Colletti. The latter two eventually began a turbulent romantic relationship. Meanwhile, the close friendship between Bosworth and Conrad provided both with a stabilizing influence, similar to the bond between Olsen and Schuller. Phillips, an advocate for youth community involvement, coordinated a fashion show benefiting the Active Young America organization. Upon the seniors' graduation, they prepared to leave Laguna Beach and begin their college studies.

By the beginning of season two, Talan Torriero developed romantic feelings for both Cavallari and Cole, though both of them were uninterested in beginning a relationship with him. Meanwhile, Jason Wahler dated Smith, Murrel, and Conrad in separate periods during production, though his "player" tendencies placed a strain on each failed relationship. The season concluded as the recently graduated students prepared to leave for college.

During the third season, new students were introduced, such as Cameron Brinkman (who took over Jason's role as the "bad boy" that can get whatever he wants), Tessa Keller, Rocky Donatelli, Kyndra Mayo, Chase, Kelan Hurley and Cami Edwards, along with other additional cast members.

Reception

Criticism

The Parents Television Council (PTC) argued that the sexually explicit and profane content in the series makes the show inappropriate for its intended audience. The PTC included the series in its 2004 study on profanity, violence, and sexual content on cable television. Although much of the profane language throughout the series is censored, the PTC pointed out that the context in which the censored words were used made them discernible, which in its view rendered the censorship useless. The PTC also criticized MTV for not including content indicators such as "L" (language) or "S" (sexual content) in addition to its television ratings for the show, a move that prevents parents from being able to effectively use the V-chip feature found on some televisions to control the broadcast of the show into their homes. MTV aired the show several times during daytime hours in addition to its regular timeslots around 10:00 PM (ET), and the PTC claimed that the adolescents whom MTV was targeting were being exposed to "excessive sexual and profane content through inaccurately rated programs."

A 2010 study published in the journal Economics Letters demonstrated that Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County caused an increase in crime in the Laguna Beach area. While Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau president Charles Ahlers argued that the show had boosted the local economy and made Laguna Beach a desirable travel destination, several residents of Laguna Beach were opposed to the show, claiming it was more focused on teen drama and hedonistic behavior than the art and culture of the town. During filming days, traffic jams and tourists swarming local stores for a glimpse of the cast were frequent occasions.

Scripting allegations

Laguna Beach was often criticized for appearing to fabricate much of its storyline. In one instance, Cavallari claimed that producers exploited Colletti and Conrad's friendship to exaggerate the love triangle highlighted during the first season. She also alleged that she was treated poorly by producers, which "forced to be a bitch", but stated that her distaste for Conrad was not fabricated.

Episodes

Main article: List of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
111September 28, 2004 (2004-09-28)December 14, 2004 (2004-12-14)
218July 25, 2005 (2005-07-25)November 14, 2005 (2005-11-14)
316August 16, 2006 (2006-08-16)November 15, 2006 (2006-11-15)

Broadcast history

The first season of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County premiered on September 28, 2004. The series continued to air on Tuesday evenings until its conclusion on December 14, 2004, at which point it had aired eleven episodes. The second season was expanded to seventeen episodes and premiered on July 25, 2005, in its new timeslot on Mondays. The finale aired on November 14, 2005. The third and final season premiered on August 16, 2006, and aired a total of fifteen episodes by its end on November 15, 2006. On July 2, 2007, Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Country began rerunning on Noggin's teen block, The N. In July 2012, MTV aired a month-long morning marathon of Laguna Beach, titled "Retro Mania". The following year, the marathon was renamed "RetroMTV Brunch". In 2016, reruns aired on MTV's sister channel MTV Classic.

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County entered off-network syndication in fall 2009, when Trifecta Entertainment & Media put the series into barter syndication and aired it on affiliates of Fox, MyNetworkTV, The CW and Independent stations. However, as of fall 2012, the show has left local syndication, along with Punk'd and The Hills.

Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County

Main article: Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County

After the third season of the revamped Laguna Beach failed to attain the success of the original format, producers began to search elsewhere for a potential fourth installment of the series. Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County premiered on August 13, 2007, and showcased a group of students attending Newport Harbor High School. The series was led by Chrissy Schwartz, Clay Adler, Chase Cornwell, Sasha Dunlap, Grant Newman, and Allie Stockton. However, the cast and the storylines failed to achieve viewer interest, the program was cancelled on January 2, 2008, after broadcasting twelve episodes.

Distribution

Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County episodes aired regularly on MTV in the United States. Most episodes are approximately thirty minutes, and were broadcast in standard definition. The series' episodes are also available for download at the iTunes Store. Episodes were previously available for viewing through the official MTV website, though they have since become unavailable since the series' conclusion. The series, in addition to The Hills, were premiered in syndication in fall 2009. Since its debut, Paramount Pictures has released the first two seasons of Laguna Beach onto DVD, to regions 1, 2, and 4. Each product includes all episodes of the respective season, in addition to deleted scenes and interviews of series personnel.

See also

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