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{{short description|California-based reality television series in the United States}}
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| image = LagunaBeachTitleScreen.jpg
{{infobox television |
| genre = [[Reality television]]
| bgcolour = #ffaa44
| creator = [[Liz Gateley]]
| show_name = Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
| starring = {{plainlist|
| image = [[Image:LBLogo.jpg|300px]]
*[[Lauren Conrad]]
| caption = The logo of ''Laguna Beach'' (from opening credits)
*[[Kristin Cavallari]]
| format = [[Reality Television|Reality TV]]/[[Documentary film|Documentary]]/[[Teen drama]]
*[[Stephen Colletti]]
| runtime = 21 minutes (30 min with commercials) /44 minutes (Season 2 Premiere)
*Trey Phillips
| creator = [[Liz Gateley]]
*Christina Schuller
| executive producer = [[Tony Disanto]]
*Morgan Olsen
| starring = [[Kristin Cavallari]] (Season 1 - 2)<br>[[Lauren Conrad]] (Season 1 - 2)<br>[[Stephen Colletti]] (Season 1 - 2)<br>[[Lauren Bosworth]] (Season 1)<br>[[Christina Schuller]] (Season 1)<br>[[Trey Phillips]] (Season 1)<br>[[Morgan Olsen]] (Season 1)<br>[[Talan Torriero]] (Season 1 - 2)<br>[[Cast members of Laguna Beach|Jessica Smith]] (Season 2 to 3)<br>[[Jason Wahler]] (Season 2)<br>[[Alex Murrel]] (Season 2)<br>[[Cast members of Laguna Beach|Taylor Cole]] (Season 2)<br>[[Cameron Brinkman]] (Season 3)<br>[[Breanna Conrad]] (Season 3)<br>[[Lexie Contursi]] (Season 3)<br>[[Rocky Donatelli]](Season 3)<br>[[Cami Edwards]] (Season 3)<br>[[Kelan Hurley]] (Season 3)<br>[[Chase Johnson]] (Season 3)<br>[[Tessa Keller]] (Season 3)<br>[[Kyndra Mayo]] (Season 3)<br>
*Talan Torriero
| country = {{USA}}
*[[Lo Bosworth]]
| network = [[MTV]]
*Jessica Smith
| first_aired = [[September 28]], [[2004 in television|2004]]
*[[Alex Murrel]]
| last_aired = present
*Jason Wahler
| num_episodes = [[List of Laguna Beach episodes|43]] (to date)
*Taylor Cole
| website = http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/laguna_beach/series.jhtml#/ontv/dyn/laguna_beach/series.jhtml
*Tessa Keller
| imdb_id = 0426738
*Chase Johnson
| tv_com_id = 29836
*Raquel Donatelli
| opentheme = [[Come Clean]] by [[Hilary Duff]]
*Cameron Brinkman
*Kyndra Mayo
*[[Lexie Contursi]]
*Cami Edwards
*Kelan Hurley
*Breanna Conrad
}}
| narrated = {{plainlist|
*Lauren Conrad
*Kristin Cavallari
*Tessa Keller
}}
| opentheme = "[[Come Clean (Hilary Duff song)|Come Clean]]" by [[Hilary Duff]]
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 3
| num_episodes = 43
| list_episodes = List of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County episodes
| executive_producer = [[Tony DiSanto]]
| location = [[Laguna Beach, California|Laguna Beach]], [[California]]
| runtime = 30 minutes
| company = Go Go Luckey Productions
| channel = [[MTV]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2004|9|28}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2006|11|15}}
| related = {{plainlist|
*''[[The Hills (TV series)|The Hills]]''
*''[[Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County]]''
}}
}}
}}


'''''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]].
'''''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County''''' (often referred to as "'''''Laguna Beach'''''") is an [[United States|American]] [[reality TV show]] on [[MTV]] documenting the lives of several wealthy teenagers living in [[Laguna Beach]], a wealthy community located in [[Orange County, California]]. During the initial development stage, one of the ideas was to set this reality show in [[Beverly Hills]] mimicking the successful fictional [[90's]] [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]] television show ''[[Beverly Hills 90210]]''. Producers scouted numerous wealthy Southern California towns such as [[San Marino, CA]] before finally deciding to base the show in city of Laguna Beach. During the process of filming the first season, the now popular teen-drama [[The O.C.]] had just began airing on television. To ride off The O.C.'s booming popularity, the tagline "The Real Orange County" was added to the show's moniker before airing to cable-television viewers on September 28, 2004.


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.
It differs from the usual reality show genre in that the show is structured as a traditional narrative (seen more commonly in fictionalized television dramas or [[soap operas]]) than a straight forward observant [[documentary]].


==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 [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy|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.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2004/06/26/mtv-plans-oc-ish-reality-drama/|title='Laguna' Matata|author=Gary Susman|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 26, 2004|access-date=June 23, 2013}}</ref>


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.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}
==Season 1 (Overview)==
[[Image:CastLB1.jpg|thumb|350px|Laguna Beach (Season 1) Cast]]
The show's debut season primarily featured the love triangle between Stephen, LC, and Stephen's girlfriend, Kristin. Stephen and LC have been lifelong friends, and the show alluded to romantic drama earlier in high school when Stephen juggled both Kristin and LC. Now, in LC and Stephen's senior year, LC plans to get Stephen for good, much to Kristin's dismay. The rest of the cast served as supporting characters that helped to further or complicate this love triangle.


===Storylines===
The show also portrayed the daily life of LC along with best friend Lo, described as "Laguna Beach’s very own [[Paris Hilton]]."
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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.<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=[[MTV]]|publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|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.
Season 1 finale ended with Kristin and Stephen staying together as a romantic couple, despite the fact that Stephen and LC were heading off to college together in [[San Francisco]]. Stephen went to [[San Francisco State University]], while LC attended the [[Academy of Art University]], also in San Francisco, to study fashion design.


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.
Season 1 was filmed by MTV in the style similar to its other reality shows, such as "The Real World" and "Road Rules." Cast members were not instructed to be in certain locations or filmed by multiple cameras. Season 1 was an extremely successful show for MTV with outstanding viewer ratings. Kristin Cavalleri & LC emerged as break-through reality show celebrities, garnering media coverage beyond the Laguna Beach context.
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==Season 1 Cast==
==Reception==
===Criticism===
The [[Parents Television Council]] (PTC) argued that the sexually explicit and [[profanity|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]].<ref>[http://www.parentstv.org/PTC/publications/reports/2004cablestudy/main.asp Cable TV Study - Violence, sex and profanity on cable - Basic Cable Awash in Raunch<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{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 [[bleep censor|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 [[Television rating system#Content Advisory System|content indicators]] such as "L" (language) or "S" (sexual content) in addition to its [[Television rating system#United States|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 ([[Eastern Time Zone (North America)|ET]]), and the PTC claimed that the [[Adolescence|adolescents]] whom MTV was targeting were being exposed to "excessive sexual and profane content through inaccurately rated programs."<ref>[http://www.parentstv.org/ptc/publications/lbbcolumns/2005/0804.asp L. Brent Bozell III - The Obscene "Reality" at MTV] {{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>{{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" />
===Lo Bosworth===
[[Image:LoLB1.jpg|thumb|150px|Lo Bosworth]]
'''Lauren "Lo" Ogilvie Bosworth''' (born [[1 July]] [[1986]] in [[Laguna Beach, California]]) was a cast member of the first season of Laguna Beach. Lo's parents were fairly strict and though she said she was not allowed to join the cast, she really just did not want to go to [[Santa Catalina Island, California|Catalina Island]]. She was actually not allowed to go to with the cast on their trip to [[Cabo San Lucas]]. During Season 1, Lo was a senior and best friends with former castmate LC. During Season 1 she mentioned that she hooked up with castmate Talan. However, since starting college, the two have grown apart and do not speak. Lo now resides in the Three Arch Bay gated community in southern Laguna Beach. She attended the [[University of California, Santa Barbara]] majoring in [[Communications]] and was a member of the [[Kappa Kappa Gamma]] [[sorority]]. She lived in the Tropicana Gardens her freshman year. She transferred to the [[University of California, Los Angeles]] her junior year and now resides in Los Angeles.
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===Stephen Colletti===
===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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitytea.com/2011/02/16/kristin-cavallari-admits-almost-all-of-the-hills-was-scripted/|title=Kristin Cavallari Admits: 'Almost All of The Hills Was Scripted'|publisher=Reality Tea|date=February 16, 2011|access-date=July 24, 2013}}</ref> She also alleged that she was treated poorly by producers, which "forced [her] to be a bitch", but stated that her distaste for Conrad was not fabricated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gossipcop.com/kristin-cavallari-splash-bitch-hills-producers-scripted-fake-laguna-beach-interview/|title=Kristin Cavallari: I Was Forced To Be a "B*tch" on Laguna Beach and The Hills|publisher=Gossip Cop|date=February 11, 2013|access-date=July 24, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mstarz.com/articles/6803/20121205/kristin-cavallari-admits-the-hills-fake-girl-fights-laguna-beach-frenemy-lauren-conrad-definitely-real-video.htm|title=Kristin Cavallari Admits 'The Hills' was Fake, Girl Fights with 'Laguna Beach' Frenemy Lauren Conrad were Definitely Real|publisher=MStarz|date=December 5, 2012|access-date=July 24, 2013}}</ref>
[[Image:StephenLB1.jpg|thumb|150px|Stephen Colletti]]
'''Stephen August Colletti''' (born [[13 February]] [[1986]] in [[Laguna Beach, California]]) is a main character of the first two seasons who continually found himself in a love triangle with childhood friend LC and Kristin Cavallari. Stephen was dating Kristin in the beginning of Season 1, and she often visited him at his workplace, Laguna Surf and Sport. On the trip to [[Cabo San Lucas]], however, Stephen was enraged with Kristin after she danced provocatively on a table and appeared visibly intoxicated. He then drifted to Lauren, but later surprisingly asked Kristin to senior prom. At the end of Season 1, Stephen attended [[San Francisco State University]] to study [[radio]] and [[television]] communications, accompanied by LC who was studying [[fashion design]] in the same city. Stephen is currently a MTV VJ on MTV's TRL. He is currently dating Hayden Panettiere who is staring on the new show Heroes.. Stephen was also featured in the Disney TV show "Bug Juice" during its' second season run at Camp Highlander in North Carolina. He was a camper in Session A and B from Cabin 28.
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==Episodes==
===Kristin Cavallari===
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[[Image:KristinLB1.jpg|thumb|150px|Kristin Cavallari]]
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'''Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari''' (born [[January 14]], [[1987]] in [[Denver, Colorado|Denver]], [[Colorado]]). Kristin was a cast member for both the first and second season. Before moving to California, Kristin lived in Connecticut, Colorado and Barrington, Illinois. Once her parents divorced, her father moved to Laguna with her older brother Michael, while Kristin moved with her mother to Illinois. A step-father and step-brother ensued. Like most children, she rebelled to get attention, and caused enough trouble for her mother to send her to live with her father, Dennis, who worked as an apartment developer. Kristin attended a private Catholic School in her freshman year on her parents' wishes, but then transferred to Laguna High School in her sophomore year after meeting members of the Laguna Beach cast at a Driver's Education course she took at the school.


==Broadcast history==
Kristin was one of several teenagers who had their lives captured on the MTV reality show Laguna Beach. Interest in her was sparked among viewers as they watched her progress from being a self-doubting High School junior (1st season) to a popular, confident, school-ruling senior (2nd season). Her part grew steadily bigger on the show, and became a fan favorite due to her incessant drama, bitchy attitude, promiscuity, handle on men, and beauty. Aside from her role on Laguna Beach, she has also earned other acting roles, though she has had a tendency to be typecast. She briefly attended school at [[Loyola Marymount University]] in Los Angeles.
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 (brand)|Noggin]]'s teen block, [[The N]].<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, [[MTV]] 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 [[MTV Classic (American TV channel)|MTV Classic]].
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''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 Broadcasting Company|Fox]], [[MyNetworkTV]], [[The CW]] and [[Independent station (North America)|Independent stations]]. However, as of fall 2012, the show has left local syndication, along with ''[[Punk'd]]'' and ''[[The Hills (TV series)|The Hills]]''.
===LC===
[[Image:LaurenLB1.jpg|thumb|150px|Lauren Conrad]]
'''Lauren "LC" Katherine Conrad''' (born [[1 February]] [[1986]] in [[Newport Beach, California]]) was one of the principal characters of Seasons 1 & 2 and became a reality show celebrity for MTV. Her father, who is an architect, built the family home in [[Laguna Beach, California]] where LC, her younger sister and brother were raised. On the show, she was the narrator and major character who nursed a crush on cast mate [[Stephen Colletti]]. Her other, more recent, love interest was castmate Jason Whaler.

Her interest in fashion design began in the seventh grade, which led her to the [[Academy of Art University]] in [[San Francisco, CA|San Francisco]] for one semester before she transferred to a different school. She earned an intern position for [[Teen Vogue|Teen Vogue Magazine]] in [[Los Angeles, CA|Los Angeles]], and now lives in L.A. to attend the [[Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising]] where she majors in her dream subject, Fashion Design.

She now stars in her own reality show, [[The Hills]], which is also on the MTV network. ''The Hills'' was recently renewed for a second season, which LC has been quoted as saying should air in early 2007.
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===Trey Phillips===
[[Image:TreyLB1.jpg|thumb|150px|Trey Phillips]]
'''Charles Trey Phillips''' (born [[11 March]] [[1986]] in [[Los Angeles, California]]) was a senior and Season 1's "the thinking girl’s hunk." He has been friends with fellow cast member Stephen since they were both toddlers. He is passionate about [[politics]] and [[activism]]. Season 1 showed Trey promoting his non-profit organization, Active Young Americans, and holding [[fashion shows]] to raise money for charity causes.
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===Morgan Olsen===
[[Image:MorganLB1.jpg|thumb|150px|Morgan Olsen]]
'''Morgan Olsen''' (born [[1986]]) With her best-friend Christina Schuller, she was a cast member in Season 1, and appeared in a few episodes in Season 2. Morgan was imaged as the "good/innocent" girl. She often stood out from the rest of the cast because of her decision to abstain from pre-marital sex. Although she had no plans to audition for the show, she was influenced by a friend who encouraged her to participate.

Morgan was new to the school during her senior year and made friends really fast. She and Christina became extremely close during the filming of Season 1. Morgan was rejected from the only college that she applied to, [[Brigham Young University]]. Her reaction was shown on camera. Despite that televised event, Morgan reportedly started attending classes at BYU in the Fall of 2004. Morgan appeared in the first episode of Season 2 titled "Since U Been Gone."
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===Christina Schuller===
'''Christina Michelle Schuller''' (born [[8 September]], [[1986]] in [[Orange County, California]]) is the daughter of [[televangelist]] Dr. Robert Anthony Schuller who is affilated with the [[Crystal Cathedral]] located in [[Garden Grove, California]]. During her stint in the first season of the show, Christina was usually seen with her friend, Morgan. During one episode, the pair headed to [[New York City|New York]] where Christina aspired to become a professional [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] singer. She now attends the [[University of Southern California]].
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===Talan Torriero===
[[Image:TalanLB1.jpg|thumb|150px|Talan Torriero]]
'''Talan Christopher Torriero''' (born [[2 November]] [[1986]] in [[Markham, Ontario, Canada]]) was an original cast member in Season 1 as a high school junior. Although he had professed his love for Taylor at the beginning of Season 2, he continued to hook-up with Kristin on numerous occasions including the night he simultaneously revealed his deep feelings to Taylor. This made Taylor extremely angry and led to argument while the two were at the beach, though they still ended up as each other's date to the winter formal dance.<br>
Talan was engaged to [[Kimberly Stewart]], only to break the engagement days later.


He has subsequently appeared in a cameo on [[Kathy Griffin]]'s [[Bravo (television network)|Bravo TV]] reality show "[[My Life on the D-List]]".
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==Season 2 (Overview)==
[[Image:CastLB2.jpg|thumb|350px|Laguna Beach (Season 2) Cast]]
With Season 1 seniors gone, Season 2 focused on Kristin and her "power clique." This clique included supporting cast members Alex H. and Jessica Smith, both of whom shared the camera last season (Jessica as Dieter’s girlfriend and Alex as Kristin’s best friend). This season followed the expected "Battle of the Cliques" and various love triangles experienced by the "power clique" members.

Another Season 2 storyline followed the love life of Season 1's LC. Having left college in [[Northern California]], she returned to Laguna Beach and found a new love interest toward the end of the season in the form of Jason, playboy extraordinaire. Stephen made an appearance surprising LC with chocolate and flowers around Valentine's Day.

Season 2 marked the advent in the change of filming style that MTV used for this show. The show took on a narrative tone and was filmed with multiple cameras. Critics remarked that with the aforementioned changes and other notable departures from the traditional documentary genre, they were skeptical of the veracity of this MTV reality show. However, MTV still maintains that this show is about real people and real situations.

==Season 2 Cast==
*[[Kristin Cavallari|Kristin]], [[Stephen Colletti|Stephen]], [[Lauren Conrad|LC]], and [[Talan Torriero|Talan]] returned for a second season with the following new principal characters:
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===Taylor Cole===
[[Image:TaylorLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Taylor Cole]]
'''Taylor Lauren Cole''' (born [[12 February]] [[1987]] in [[Orange County, California]]) was featured in Season 2 as the best friend of fellow cast member [[Alex Murrel|Alex M.]]. At times, she and Kristin could not stand each other, but Season 2 showed them patching up their difference and becoming friends. She currently attends the [[University of Arizona]], and to her credit, she seems to actually be pursuing a college degree.
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===Alex M.===
[[Image:AlexMLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Alex Murrel (Alex M.)]]
'''Alexandra "Alex" Leah Murrel''' (born [[27 January]] [[1987]] in [[Orange County, California]]) was featured on Season 2. She was best friends with [[Taylor Cole]]. Alex M. played a part in this season's love triangle, which included [[Jessica Smith]], [[Jason Wahler]], and herself. Jason was going out with Jessica until Alex went to Winter Formal with him.

Alex M. currently shares an apartment in [[West Hollywood]] with fellow cast member Alex H. and close friend Britt Delano. She also modeled for a Bongo campaign with fellow cast members Kristin, LC, Stephen, Jason, and Talan. She is trying to make her mark in music. She is currently recording her debut album, which is said to be released September 26, 2006.
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===Jessica Smith===
[[Image:JessicaLB2&3.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Jessica Smith]]
'''Jessica Renee Smith''' (born [[15 September]] [[1987]] in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]) was a minor character as Kristin's friend and Dieter Schmitz's girlfriend in Season 1. However, during Season 2, her airtime increased and she became a principal cast member. During this season, Jessica briefly dated Jason, but the two broke up after she could no longer handle his wandering eyes.

She has briefly appeared in Season 3 as Cameron's girlfriend.
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===Jason Wahler===
[[Image:JasonLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Jason Wahler]]
'''Jason Daniel Wahler''' (born [[January 11]], [[1987]] in [[Orange County, California]]) was portrayed as the resident [[Don Juan]] of Season 2. Although he was officially in a relationship with Jessica at the start of Season 2, he hooked up with Alex M. and LC throughout the season. As a result of his actions, he not only jeopardized his relationship with Jessica, but also her friendships with his hook-up partners.

Jason appeared as LC's boyfriend on her MTV spinoff show ''The Hills''. In August 2006, it was reported that LC and Jason had broken up yet again and that this time their break-up was violent. LC and her best friend and roommate Heidi notified their apartment management that they would be moving out and if Jason appeared he should be removed from the premises.{{fact}} However, this event occurred between filming seasons for ''The Hills''. He appeared in Episode 6 of Season 3 where he was shown as friends with Kyndra's on-again and off-again boyfriend, Tyler.
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==Other cast (Seasons 1 & 2)==
*In addition to the principal cast members, there have been significant secondary characters, as follows:

===Dieter Schmitz===
[[Image:DieterLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Dieter Schmitz]]
'''Dieter Blair Schmitz''' (born [[December 21]], [[1986]] in [[Orange County, California|Orange County]], [[California]]) appeared in the first two seasons as the best friend of Stephen and LC. He had briefly dated Jessica, some of which was filmed during Season 1. Dieter has started a charity called "Running Home 4 Teens". He attends [[Orange Coast College]] in [[Costa Mesa, California]].
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===Cedric Channels===
[[Image:CedricLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Cedric Channels]]
'''Cedric George Channels''' (born [[26 November]] [[1986]] in [[Orange County, California]]) was shown as Jason Wahler’s best friend and sidekick. He currently attends school at the [[University of Arizona]].
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===Alex Hooser===
[[Image:AlexHooserLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Alex Hooser]]
'''Lauren Alexandria "Alex H." Hooser''' (born [[14 November]] [[1986]] in [[San Diego County, California]]) was shown as one of Kristin's two best friends. She appeared at the start of almost every Season 1 & 2 episode. She was often seen watching Kristin pack for various events, like visiting Stephen or the Cabo trip. During season 2 she hooked up with Jeff B. during Winter Formal. Alex H. mentioned her plans to attend college in [[Santa Monica, California]] during Season 2. She currently lives with Alex M. in L.A. and has appeared in a few episodes of Season 3. Alex is also known for her uncanny resemblance to [[Roz Doyle]], from the popular television series [[Fraiser]].
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===Casey Reinhardt===
[[Image:CaseyLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Casey Reinhardt]]
'''Casey Beau Reinhardt''' (born [[1 July]] [[1986]] in [[Los Angeles County, California]]) [http://www.caseyreinhardt.com] appeared in Season 2. On the show she was referred to as "The New Girl" with an awesome house. That is, until one afternoon she had coffee with LC, her subtitle then changed to "LC's Friend". She has competed in numerous beauty pageants, such as, the [[Miss California Teen USA]], the Miss Orange County Teen USA, and the [[Hawaiian Tropic|Hawaiian Tropic Teen Miss]].

She is currently studying at [[Pepperdine University]] in [[Malibu, California]] to be a child-care technician, and is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She is also an aspiring model and actress.
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===Morgan Souders===
[[Image:MorganSLB2.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Morgan Souders]]
'''Morgan Nicole Souders''' (born [[14 April]] [[1987]] in [[Orange County, California]]). Morgan served as the link between the two cliques: Taylor & Alex M. and Alex H, Kristin & Jessica. During Season 1 her loyalty lay with Kristin et. al., but in Season 2 she shifted to the other side with Alex M. and Taylor. Morgan currently attends [[San Diego State University]].
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MTV is offering the [http://shop.mtv.com/Laguna-Beach--The-Complete-Second-Season-and-Bonus--Highlights-from-The-After-Show---DVD--4-Discs--Laguna-Beach_stcVVproductId5219495VVcatId420914VVviewprod.htm?campaign1=wikiLagunaBeachBonusDVD/ Complete Second Season with an exclusive Bonus DVD] that contains over 30 minutes of highlights from the After Show including footage of the cast members’ cribs, details about Laguna fashion, answers to fan emails, etc.

==Season 3 (Overview)==
[[Image:Lbcast3.gif|thumb|350px|Laguna Beach (Season 3) Cast]]
Critics dubbed Season 3 as "Laguna Beach: The Next Generation" as its cast was formed with all new teenagers. Seasons 1 and 2 cast members, such as [[Lauren Conrad|LC]] and [[Kristin Cavallari|Kristin Cavallari]], have all graduated and this season followed an entirely new group of kids. Most of the cast members were in their [[junior]] year during the shooting of Season 3 and born in the year of [[1989]].

This season's storylines illustrated and intertwined the dynamics of the new cast's different cliques. The plot battles between Season 3 cliques resembled the same conflicts that occurred during Season 2 with Kristin et. al. versus Alex M. and Taylor. Season 3 pitted Tessa and Raquel/"Rocky" (dubbed the "good girls") against Kyndra and Cami (dubbed the "mean popular girls"). Another storyline dramatized the love triangle between Kyndra, her boyfriend Tyler, and flirty "single-ish" Cameron. Season 3 also followed Laguna Beach's homegrown rock band, "Open Air Stereo," with cast members Chase as lead vocal and Kelan in lead guitar.

MTV took a ratings risk in casting all this season's principals with unfamiliar cast members. However, certain featured alumni from Seasons 1 & 2 appeared in Season 3, such as Jessica Smith (Season 2 cast member and Cameron's girlfriend), Breanna (who is the younger sister of LC) and Cami as Kyndra’s sidekick. MTV acknowledged that Season 3 ratings declined over Seasons 1 & 2, but qualified that the ratings dip was expected because of the casting overhaul. MTV stated that they are committed to continuing this series with a full 15 episodes for Season 3 and will keep the core cast through Season 4. In that sense, Laguna Beach is being treated as a "[[franchise]]" show similar to MTV's [[Real World]] and [[Road Rules]] programming.

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==Season 3 Cast==
===Tessa Keller===
[[Image:Tessak.jpg|thumb|150px|Tessa Keller]]
'''Tessa Nicole Keller''' (born [[20 March]] [[1989]] in [[Orange County, California]]). Tessa is of [[German American]], [[Irish American]], [[Filipino American]] and [[Chinese American]] descent. Tessa won't be in season 4 and changed schools.

===Rocky Donatelli===
[[Image:RockyLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Raquel "Rocky" Donatelli]]
'''Raquel "Rocky" Nicole Donatelli''' (born [[25 April]] [[1989]]) [http://www.raquel-rockydonatelli.com] is of [[Italian American]] descent. She enjoys cooking and dancing in her spare time.

Prior to this season, Rocky was best friends with LC's younger sister, Breanna. In Season 3, they were no longer best friends because of an unexplained rift (which was most likely caused because of Rocky's friendship with Tessa, who Breanna dislikes). Rocky became best friends with Tessa. The two of them were the "nice girls" of Season 3 and had a bit of a rivalry with the popular clique. Season 3 also showed Rocky's relationship with a guy named Alex who was from another school.

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===Kyndra Mayo===
[[Image:KyndraLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Kyndra Mayo]]
'''Kyndra Alyse Mayo''' (born [[29 June]] [[1989]] in [[Orange County, California]]) is of [[Hispanic]] and [[White American]] descent. Kyndra inhabited the role of "[[Clique#Queen_bee|Queen Bee]]" and leader of the popular clique this season.

Season 3 showed Kyndra shopping, partying, hooking up with boys, and talking about Tessa & Rocky. As such, she and her sidekick Cami were cast in the lead roles of "rich bitches." Another member of her clique was Lexie Contursi.

During season 3 Kyndra hooked up with Cameron at her barbeque not caring that he was "dating" Jessica. Although Cameron denies to have ever dated Jessica to her in Episode 2.

Unlike Cami, Kyndra has publicly stated that she is not bothered by the way that she was portrayed in Season 3. In an interview, she said "If everyone played the little nice girl, then no one's gonna watch the show. So I'd rather draw people into watching the show." In keeping with this sentiment, she has acted so uncooperatively since the end of filming Season 3 that MTV publicity executives and the show’s executive producer issued apologies to Kyndra’s interviewers. [http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-laguna29oct29,1,3027589.story]

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===Cami Edwards===
[[Image:CamiLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Cami Edwards]]
'''Cameron "Cami" Michelle Edwards''' (born [[24 March]] [[1989]] in [[Orange County, California|Orange County]], [[California]]) is of [[African American]] and [[White American]] descent. She has stated that she considers herself "a quarter black and three quarters white." Cami had a [[cameo appearance]] last season as Jason's prom date, as well as participant in Morgan Soulder's poker party, thus serving as a bridge character, albeit minor, from Season 2 to Season 3.

Cami filled the role of Kyndra's [[sidekick]] this season. She and Kyndra formed the core of the "mean popular girls" clique that rivaled Tessa and Rocky. As the narrator of Season 3, Tessa dubbed Cami the "Queen of Mean," because of Cami's tendency to be sarcastic. After Season 3 aired Cami gave an interview [http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-laguna29oct29,1,3027589.story] objecting to the way that she and Kyndra were portrayed. Cami stated that she looked forward to Season 4 because she intended to "clean things up," implying that she was not a "[[Mean Girls|mean girl]]" and that other cast members were not as positive as they were portrayed.

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===Cameron Brinkman===
[[Image:CameronLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Cameron Brinkman]]
'''Cameron Warren Brinkman''' (born [[30 January]] [[1989]]) is of [[White American]] and [[Lithuania]]n descent. He is a member of Laguna Beach High School's [[waterpolo]] team. Cameron is your typical innocent bad boy player. He was initially linked with last season's Jessica Smith, but now they are simply close friends. This is due to the fact that he became engaged in a [[love triangle]] with Tyler and his on-again off-again girlfriend, Kyndra. Cameron had a hard time during the Senior Graduation during Season 3 as most of his friends were seniors, and they have all now left Laguna Beach for college. Cameron looks forward to going to college to join his buddies.

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===Chase Johnson===
[[Image:ChaseLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Chase Johnson]]
'''Chase Kenneth Johnson''' (born [[17 July]] [[1988]] in [[Orange County, California]]) [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=5154932] [http://www.openairstereo.com] is of [[White American]] descent. He is the lead singer of local rock band [[Open Air Stereo]], currently signed with [[Sony]]/[[Epic Records]].

It was rare to see Chase in Season 3 outside from band performances, band meetings, and band rehearsals. He appeared to socialize with all the other male cast members. The few times Chase appeared in non-band related episodes was to comfort and counsel Tessa. Yet, he remained a principal cast member because of the episodic time devoted to [[Open Air Stereo]].

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===Breanna Conrad===
[[Image:BCONRAD.jpg|thumb|150px|Breanna Conrad]]
Breanna Conrad was born on August 23, 1989 in Laguna Beach, California. She has lived in Laguna all her life. She is the middle child in her family. She has an older sister, Lauren and a younger brother, Brandon. Not long ago, Breanna was just a normal girl living in a beautiful beach city. Then MTV came to town and put her big sister Lauren "LC" in a reality show called "Laguna Beach". Breanna had to get used to the MTV cameras and crew around her house. It was fun to watch her sister and friends being filmed and then to watch it on TV. Little did she know, her turn would come to be in front of the camera. Breanna was very excited when MTV asked if they could film her for "Laguna Beach" Season 3. She is a member of the Laguna Beach High School tennis and soccer teams. In her spare time she enjoys gymnastics and dancing.

Breanna has appeared on MTV canada as well. The magazines we was in was Teen People, Seventeen, and M Magazine.

SHe was portrayed as the "mean girl" in episode 4 of the 3rd season, but the real truth was that MTV cut out and edited a couple things in that episode. For instance, Raquel and her had a falling out and were trying to work things out. When Raquel came to her party she actually did greet her with a hug, which was not shown. Then she went inside to get food ready for her guests. When she came out, Raquel had left. She only stayed about 10 minutes.

She was a cast member of Season 3. As a follower of Kyndra's lead in the "power clique," she was portrayed as a nemesis of Tessa & Rocky. Breanna was an official website, www.breanna-conrad.com.

Breanna is currently dating EJ, Rocky/Alex's friend.

===Kelan Hurley===
[[Image:KelanLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Kelan Hurley]]
'''Kelan Obrian Hurley''' [http://www.openairstereo.com] (born [[28 July]] [[1987]] in [[Orange County, California]]) is of [[White American]] descent. He is the lead guitarist of local rock band "[[Open Air Stereo]]" with fellow cast member Chase. He currently attends [[San Diego State University]].

One of Season 3's storylines sporadically followed the musical and professional growth of his band. Kelan's band publicly stated that he and his band mates did not care about the accuracy or honesty of the show's storylines. However, once the band realized the potential media exposure the show presented, they "knew it would be stupid to pass up an opportunity to reach out to more people and have them hear our music, and we're going to make it work."
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===Lexie Contursi===
[[Image:LexieLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Lexie Contursi]]
'''Alexandra "Lexie" Brianne Contursi''' (born [[18 September]] [[1989]]) is of [[Italian American]] and [[White American]] descent. The show's production labelled Lexie as the resident "Ice Princess" because of her icy, stand-offish demeanor. She enjoys dancing and has a career goal of becoming a professional dancer. She is a member of Kyndra's clique and was only shown peripherally in Season 3 as a minor supporting character. During the entire season Lexie steered clear of all Laguna boys.
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==Other cast (Season 3)==
===Derek LeBon===
[[Image:DerekLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Derek LeBon]]
'''Derek Maits LeBon'''

Although Derek is one of the "popular boys", we are first introduced to him when he asks Tessa on a date, to the annoyance of Kyndra and Cami. Eventually the romance dies out (he begins to ignore her) and he is then shown as a good friend of Cameron's. Derek was also seen as Lexie's prom date. He graduated high school in 2006, and now attends [[UC Davis]] majoring in Economics [http://ucdavisaggies.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/lebon_derek00.html].
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===Alex Atkinson===
[[Image:AlexLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Alex Atkinson]]
'''Alex Atkinson'''

Alex is Rocky's on-again-off-again boyfriend (but they are mostly on). His first appearance on the show was before Rocky's Christmas party. He was a senior at San Clemente High School and Rocky said she liked him because "he goes to another school, but he's friends with EJ, so he's still 'pluged in.'" He attended Laguna Beach's Winter Formal with Rocky. He later broke up with her at a bonfire and attempted to start something with Lexie, who he asked to the Open Air Stereo concert. However, he claimed to have "realized his mistake" and got back together with Rocky in time for prom. When he disappeared during prom Rocky became upset and they got into a fight which Cami tried to mediate. They did stay together after his graduation (which Rocky attended). Both Rocky and Alex stated that even after the season finale they are still dating.
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===Tyler Dowers===
[[Image:TylerLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Tyler Dowers]]
'''Tyler Dana Dowers'''

Tyler is Kyndra's on-again-off-again boyfriend and Nikki's older brother. He made a very brief appearance in Season 2 alongside Jason Wahler.
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===Nikki Dowers===
[[Image:NikkiLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Nikki Dowers]]
'''Nicole "Nikki" Demming Dowers'''

Nikki is Tyler's younger sister. On Laguna Beach, she was seen with Kyndra and Cami, her good friends on the show.
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===Candace Siegmund===
[[Image:CandaceLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Candace Siegmund]]
'''Candace Suzanne Siegmund'''

She is a part of Kyndra's "popular clique." and appeared in Episode 1 as one of the "catty girls" at Kyndra's barbecue.
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===Rachel Swimmer===
[[Image:RachelLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Rachel Swimmer]]
'''Rachel Lorreine Swimmer'''

She is a part of Lexie's "popular clique."
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===Alex Mars===
'''Alexander Mars'''

Alex asked Kyndra to prom at a tattoo parlor.
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===Tara Springer===
[[Image:TaraLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Tara Springer]]
'''Tara Kathleen Springer'''

She is a part of Lexie's "popular clique." According to an article in ''[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]'''s December 2006 issue, she is the best friend that ditched Tessa during her illness.
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===Nick Walker===
[[Image:NickWLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Nick Walker]]
'''Nicholas "Nick" John Walker'''

Friend of Cameron's. It was noted in one of the episodes that Nick showed interest in Rocky and asked her out on a date.
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===Nick Gross===
[[Image:NickGLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Nick Gross]]
'''Nicholas "Nick" William Gross'''

Nick is the drummer for [[Open Air Stereo]].
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===Braeden Hurley===
[[Image:BraedenLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Braeden Hurley]]
'''Braeden Hurley'''

Braeden is Kelan's younger brother and is the bass guitarist for [[Open Air Stereo]].
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===Alana Bunte===
[[Image:AlanaLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Alana Bunte]]
'''Alana Camille Bunte'''

Alana is Nick G.'s girlfriend and had minor appearances during this season.
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===Matt Renault===
[[Image:MattLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Matt Renault]]
'''Matthew "Matt" John Renault'''

Matt is friends with Kelan, Derek, and Cameron. He asked Cami to Prom by suprising her while hiding underneath a gift-box in a hole dug into the sand on the beach. He currently attends school at [[California State University, Chico]].
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===Jade Kapololu===
[[Image:JadeLB3.jpg|thumb|150px|Jade Kapololu]]
'''Jade Kapololu'''

Jade is Kelan's ex-girlfriend. They both attended prom together. She is close friends with Tessa and is friends with other cast members as well.
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==Controversy==
Starting with Season 2, there has been a lot of debate over how "real" and "true" the show actually is due to the quality and quantity of the camera angles and the alleged public discovery that many of the show's scenes are supposedly manipulated by the producers.

Critics who allege that the show's events are manipulated cite Season 2's "Peace Bonfire". It is purported that the MTV production crew staged the bonfire before allowing the cast to interact with one other and also instructed Jason on his entrance and dialogue. Another cited event from Season 2 is in Cabo San Lucas where Alex M. confronted Jessica. It has been asserted that MTV producers stopped Alex M. before the confrontation in order to advantageously set up the cameras to fully capture the scene. Aside from the physical manipulations of the scene, critics contend that MTV edits film footage to produce friendships and relationships that do not actually occur. [http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Kristin/Archive2005/051007.html][http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Kristin/Archive2005/051125c.html]

However, MTV maintains that this show is a reality TV show. Before each episode, a frame is run that states that this show is about real people and real situations.

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Laguna Beach episodes}}


===''Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County''===
==US Premiere Dates ==
{{main|Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County}}
*Season 1 - 28 September 2004
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]].<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=[[Yahoo!]]|access-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref>
*Season 2 - 25 July 2005
*Season 3 - 16 August 2006


==Distribution==
==Official Show Websites==
''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 television|standard definition]]. The series' episodes are also available for download at the [[iTunes Store]].<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=[[iTunes Store]] (US)|publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple Inc]]|date=September 28, 2004|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Episodes were previously available for viewing through the official [[MTV]] 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 ''[[The Hills (TV series)|The Hills]]'', were premiered in [[Broadcast syndication|syndication]] 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, [[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.<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>
*[http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/laguna_beach/series.jhtml MTV's Laguna Beach]
*[http://www.vlb.mtv.com/ Virtual Laguna Beach]


==Virtual Laguna Beach==
==See also==
* ''[[The Hills (TV series)|The Hills]]''
In August 2006, MTV started the Alpha test of Virtual Laguna Beach [http://www.vlb.mtv.com VLB Site] In September 2006, the program went into Beta. The platform, created by Makena Technologies, also the creator of There.com [http://www.there.com Ex1]. Many guests have appeared in Virtual Laguna Beach. [[Raquel "Rocky" Donatelli]] of [[Laguna Beach]], [[Open Air Stereo]], [[Vanessa Anne Hudgens]] of Disney's [[High School Musical]], [[Kyndra]] and [[Cameron "Cami"]] of Laguna Beach, and the band [[Cartel]].
* ''[[The City (2008 TV series)|''The City'']]''
* ''[[Baldwin Hills (TV series)|''Baldwin Hills'']]
* ''[[Audrina]]''
* ''[[Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County]]''
* ''[[Freshwater Blue]]''
* ''[[Harlem Heights (TV series)|''Harlem Heights'']]''
* ''[[Living on the Edge (British TV series)|''Living on the Edge'']]''
* ''[[The O.C.]]''
* ''[[Laguna Beach season 3]]''
* ''[[Very Cavallari]]''
* ''[[The Hills: New Beginnings]]''


==References==
==Music on the Show==
{{reflist|3}}
*[http://www.lagunabeach-music.com/ Laguna Beach Music Guide by Episodes]


==External links==
{{wikiquote|Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County}}
*{{official website|http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/laguna_beach/series.jhtml}}
*{{IMDb title|0426738}}


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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

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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.[1]

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.[citation needed]

Storylines

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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.[2] The first season highlighted the love triangle involving rivals Conrad and Cavallari and their shared love interest, Colletti.[3] The latter two eventually began a turbulent romantic relationship.[4] Meanwhile, the close friendship between Bosworth and Conrad provided both with a stabilizing influence, similar to the bond between Olsen and Schuller.[5] Phillips, an advocate for youth community involvement, coordinated a fashion show benefiting the Active Young America organization.[6] Upon the seniors' graduation, they prepared to leave Laguna Beach and begin their college studies.[7]

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

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Criticism

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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.[8] 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."[9]

A 2010 study[10] 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,[11] 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.[12] During filming days, traffic jams and tourists swarming local stores for a glimpse of the cast were frequent occasions.[12]

Scripting allegations

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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.[13] She also alleged that she was treated poorly by producers, which "forced [her] to be a bitch", but stated that her distaste for Conrad was not fabricated.[14][15]

Episodes

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Main article: List of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
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

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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.[16] In July 2012, MTV aired a month-long morning marathon of Laguna Beach, titled "Retro Mania".[17] The following year, the marathon was renamed "RetroMTV Brunch".[18] 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

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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.[19] The series was led by Chrissy Schwartz, Clay Adler, Chase Cornwell, Sasha Dunlap, Grant Newman, and Allie Stockton.[20] However, the cast and the storylines failed to achieve viewer interest, the program was cancelled on January 2, 2008, after broadcasting twelve episodes.[21]

Distribution

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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.[22] Episodes were previously available for viewing through the official MTV website, though they have since become unavailable since the series' conclusion.[23] The series, in addition to The Hills, were premiered in syndication in fall 2009.[24] 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.[25]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gary Susman (June 26, 2004). "'Laguna' Matata". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 101: A Black and White Affair". MTV. Viacom. September 28, 2004. Archived from the original on October 16, 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  3. ^ "Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 102: The Bonfire". MTV. Viacom. October 5, 2004. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  4. ^ "Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 107: The Last Dance". MTV. Viacom. November 9, 2004. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 104: 18 Candles". MTV. Viacom. October 19, 2004. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  6. ^ "Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 106: The Best Part of Breaking Up..." MTV. Viacom. November 2, 2004. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  7. ^ "Laguna Beach (Season 1) Ep. 109: Graduation Day". MTV. Viacom. November 30, 2004. Archived from the original on July 26, 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  8. ^ Cable TV Study - Violence, sex and profanity on cable - Basic Cable Awash in Raunch Archived November 22, 2004, at the Wayback Machine, ParentsTV.org
  9. ^ L. Brent Bozell III - The Obscene "Reality" at MTV Archived October 1, 2005, at the Wayback Machine, ParentsTV.org
  10. ^ Chiou, Lesley; Lopez, Mary (2010). "The reality of reality television: Does reality TV influence local crime rates?". Economics Letters. 108 (3): 330–333. doi:10.1016/j.econlet.2010.06.009.
  11. ^ Steinhauer, Jennifer (8 November 2006). "Real 'OC' Starts Objecting to Its MTV Portrayal". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  12. ^ a b Smith, Lynn (5 November 2005). "There's Laguna, Then There's MTV's 'Laguna'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  13. ^ "Kristin Cavallari Admits: 'Almost All of The Hills Was Scripted'". Reality Tea. February 16, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
  14. ^ "Kristin Cavallari: I Was Forced To Be a "B*tch" on Laguna Beach and The Hills". Gossip Cop. February 11, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
  15. ^ "Kristin Cavallari Admits 'The Hills' was Fake, Girl Fights with 'Laguna Beach' Frenemy Lauren Conrad were Definitely Real". MStarz. December 5, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
  16. ^ "Shows A-Z - Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County on MTV". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  17. ^ "'Daria,' 'Laguna Beach' And 'The Hills' Are Headed Back To MTV". The Huffington Post. AOL. June 20, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
  18. ^ "'The Hills' Alternate Ending: MTV To Air Series Finale With New Closing". The Huffington Post. AOL. June 26, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
  19. ^ "Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County Ep. 101: Crush...Interrupted". MTV. Viacom. August 15, 2007. Archived from the original on July 25, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  20. ^ "Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County: Meet the Cast". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on August 10, 2009. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  21. ^ "Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County: Episode guide". Yahoo! TV. Yahoo!. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  22. ^ "iTunes - TV Shows - Laguna Beach, Season 1". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. September 28, 2004. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  23. ^ "Laguna Beach Full Episodes". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on January 7, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  24. ^ Andrew Krukowski. "Trifecta Sets 'Laguna' as Syndie Strip for '09". TVWeek. Archived from the original on July 29, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  25. ^ "Laguna Beach". MTV Shop. MTVN Direct. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
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