Privileged (TV series)
| Privileged | |
|---|---|
 Privileged intertitle | |
| Starring | Joanna Garcia Lucy Hale Ashley Newbrough Allan Louis Michael Cassidy |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Rina Mimoun Bob Levy Leslie Morgenstein |
| Production locations | Palm Beach, Florida, USA |
| Running time | 42 minutes (60 including commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | The CW |
| Release | September 9, 2008 – present |
Privileged is an American television drama that premiered on The CW Television Network in the USA and Citytv in Canada on September 9, 2008. The premiere dates in other parts of the world are not yet announced. The series stars former Reba star Joanna Garcia, and is based on the Alloy Entertainment book "How To Teach Filthy Rich Girls" by best-selling author Zoey Dean.[1]
The series was originally to share the same name as the book[2], but the name was announced at the Upfronts[3] as Surviving The Filthy Rich and later changed again to Privileged on June 24, 2008.[4]
Cast[1]
- Joanna García as Megan Smith
- Lucy Hale as Rose Baker
- Ashley Newbrough as Sage Baker
- Allan Louis as Marco
- Anne Archer as Laurel Limoges[4]
- Brian Hallisay as Will Davis[5]
- Michael Cassidy as Charlie Hogan[6]
- Kristina Apgar as Lily Smith [7]
- Debi Mazar as Debra Wurtzel[8]
- David Giuntoli as Jacob Cassidy
- Andrew J. West as Max
Pilot
Twenty-three-year-old Megan Smith (Joanna García, Reba) has a Yale education, a relentlessly positive attitude and a plan to conquer the world of journalism, despite the fact that she is currently slaving away at a tabloid rag. Megan's plan is thrown off course when, in one whirlwind day, she gets fired, meets cosmetics mogul Laurel Limoges (Anne Archer, Ghost Whisperer) and becomes the live-in tutor for Laurel’s twin teen granddaughters in the heady Palm Beach world of wealth and power. The girls, Rose (Lucy Hale, Bionic Woman) and Sage (Ashley Newbrough, The Best Years), are beautiful, rebellious and less-than-thrilled with their new tutor, but Megan is determined to win them over as she enjoys the perks of her new job - breathtaking private suite, gorgeous convertible and live-in chef Marco (Allan Louis, Stomp the Yard). Even the neighbors are fabulous in Palm Beach, and Megan quickly catches the eye of Will (Brian Hallisay, Bionic Woman), the wealthy and extremely hot dilettante who lives on the estate next door and just happens to be dating Megan’s estranged sister Lily (Kristina Apgar, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles). Completing this romantic quadrangle is Megan's best friend Charlie (Michael Cassidy (actor), Smallville, The O.C.), who is secretly in love with her. Despite her own complicated romantic and family relationships, Megan is committed to making a difference in the lives of her two headstrong charges as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society in Palm Beach. Privileged is based on the Alloy Entertainment book “How To Teach Filthy Rich Girls” by best-selling author Zoey Dean (The A-List). The series is from Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Paramount Network Television with executive producers Rina Mimoun (Gilmore Girls, Everwood), Bob Levy (Gossip Girl) and Leslie Morgenstein (Gossip Girl, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants). Michael Engler (30 Rock) directed the pilot.[1]
Episodes
Season 1: 2008-2009
| Ep # | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Rina Mimoun | Michael Engler | September 9, 2008 |
| 2 | "All About Honesty" | Rina Mimoun | Michael Engler | September 16, 2008 |
| 3 | "All About What You Really, Really Want" | Anna Fricke | Nick Marck | September 23, 2008 |
| 4 | "All About The Power Position" | Rina Mimoun and Christopher Fife | David Paymen | September 30, 2008 |
There is a possibility that the production of the show could be affected by the impending Screen Actors Guild strike.[9]
U.S. Nielsen ratings
Weekly ratings
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References
- ^ a b c Shows A-Z from TheFutonCritic.com
- ^ CW greenlights 'Filthy Rich Girls' from Variety.com
- ^ The Upfronts: The CW from TV Squad.com
- ^ a b Anne Archer is 'Privileged' from The Hollywood Reporter
- ^ Privileged Interview - Brian Hallisay from Youtube
- ^ Privileged Interview - Michael Cassidy from Youtube
- ^ Privileged CW website
- ^ Jason C. talks to the girls of Surviving the Filthy Rich from YouTube
- ^ TV Networks Brace for Potential Actors Strike, Yahoo!, June 19, 2008