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The Third Wheel (The O.C. Episode)
The first season of '' The O.C.'' commenced airing in the United States on August 5, 2003, concluded on May 5, 2004, and consisted of 27 episodes. It tells the story of "the Cohen and Cooper families, and Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks" who is thrust into the wealthy, harbor-front community of Newport Beach, Orange County, California and "will forever change the lives of the residents". The first seven episodes of ''The O.C.'' aired in the US on Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. on FOX, a terrestrial television network. Following a seven-week mid-season hiatus, the remainder of the season aired on Wednesdays at 9:00 pm. The season was released on DVD as a seven disc boxed set under the title of ''The O.C.: The Complete First Season'' on September 26, 2004, by Warner Bros. Home Video. On June 17, 2008, the season became available to purchase for registered users of the US iTunes Store. In the United Kingdom, the season premiere aired at 9:00&nbs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Broadcasting Company
The Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly known simply as Fox and stylized in all caps as FOX, is an American commercial broadcast television network owned by Fox Corporation and headquartered in New York City, with master control operations and additional offices at the Fox Network Center in Los Angeles and the Fox Media Center in Tempe. Launched as a competitor to the Big Three television networks ( ABC, CBS, and NBC) on October 9, 1986, Fox went on to become the most successful attempt at a fourth television network. It was the highest- rated free-to-air network in the 18–49 demographic from 2004 to 2012 and again in 2020, and was the most-watched American television network in total viewership during the 2007–08 season. Fox and its affiliated companies operate many entertainment channels in international markets, but these do not necessarily air the same programming as the U.S. network. Most viewers in Canada have access to at least one U.S.-based Fox affiliate, either ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Network Ten
Network 10 (commonly known as Ten Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network owned by Ten Network Holdings, a division of the Paramount Networks UK & Australia subsidiary of Paramount Global. One of five national free-to-air networks, 10's owned-and-operated stations can be found in the state capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth while affiliates extend the network to regional areas of the country. As of 2022, Network 10 is the fourth-rated television network in Australia, behind the Seven Network, Nine Network, ABC TV (Australian TV channel), ABC TV and ahead of SBS (Australian TV channel), SBS. History Origins From the introduction of TV in 1956 until 1965 there were three television networks in Australia, the Nine Network, National Television Network (now the Nine Network), the Seven Network, Australian Television Network (now the Seven Network), and the public Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tate Donovan
Tate Buckley Donovan (born September 25, 1963) is an American actor, comedian and television director. He is known for portraying Tom Shayes in ''Damages'', Jimmy Cooper in ''The O.C.'', and the voice of the title character in the 1997 Disney animated film ''Hercules'', the animated television series of the same name and in a few ''Kingdom Hearts'' video games. He starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the 1992 film, '' Love Potion No. 9''. He also had supporting roles in films, such as ''Good Night, and Good Luck'' and '' Argo''. Donovan also played Brian Sanders in ''Hostages'' and White House Chief of Staff Mark Boudreau in '' 24: Live Another Day''. He has been a guest star in a number of television series, notably ''Friends''. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the film ''Inside Monkey Zetterland''. He has also worked as a producer of 30 for 30 ''Shorts'', for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Ward
'' The O.C.'' is an American Television series created by Josh Schwartz for the FOX Network in 2003. Schwartz serves as executive producer while also writing and directing for the show, including the premieres and finales of all seasons. The show began with seven main characters which eventually became 9 by the end of the first season. Since then, characters from that first season have left the show, with new main characters having been both written in and out of the series. Originally, it follows the life of Ryan Atwood, a troubled but tough young man from a broken home who is adopted by the wealthy and philanthropic Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. Ryan and his surrogate brother Seth, a socially awkward yet quick-witted teenager, deal with life as outsiders in the high-class world of Newport Beach. Ryan and Seth spend much time navigating their relationships with girl-next-door Marissa Cooper and Seth's childhood crush Summer Roberts. Main characters The following is a list of ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Carmack
James Christopher Carmack (born December 22, 1980) is an American actor, singer, and former fashion model. He is known for his roles in three popular television shows—the teen drama series '' The O.C.'' (2003–2004) as Luke Ward, the country music drama ''Nashville'' as Will Lexington (2012–2018), and the medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2018–present) as Dr. Atticus Lincoln. Carmack has also appeared in films, including '' The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations'', '' Into the Blue 2: The Reef'', '' Love Wrecked'', ''Beauty & the Briefcase'' and ''Alpha and Omega''. Early life and education Carmack was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Derwood, Maryland. He has a brother and a sister. As a young boy, he enjoyed participating in all types of sports: baseball, basketball, football, and wrestling. Carmack was also a longtime counselor at Seneca Creek Day Camp, known for singing the original "Rocko the Lazy Moth" and "Ode to Salpino" among other favorites. At Magruder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seth Cohen
Seth Ezekiel Cohen is a fictional character on the Fox television series ''The O.C.'', portrayed by Adam Brody. Seth is one of the "core four" characters on ''The O.C.'' alongside Ryan Atwood, Marissa Cooper, and Summer Roberts. Seth's friendship with Ryan, who eventually became his adoptive brother, formed a focal point of the series along with their romances. Seth married Summer in the series finale. His other relationships were with Anna Stern and Alex Kelly. Seth's goal was to attend Brown University, but he ends up going to Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and continuing work on his comic book ''Atomic County''. The role saw Brody win four Teen Choice Awards from five nominations, from 2004 to 2006. Character development Casting and creation Brody did not immediately get the part of Seth Cohen after his first audition because he improvised the dialogue. However, the producers called him back a month later for another test, and he was cast in March 2003. Schwartz said a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Brody
Adam Jared Brody (born December 15, 1979) is an American actor, writer, musician, and producer. He is known for his breakthrough role as Seth Cohen on the Fox television series ''The O.C.'', which premiered in 2003. Subsequently, Brody appeared in films including '' Mr. & Mrs. Smith'' (2005), ''Thank You for Smoking'' (2005), ''In the Land of Women'' (2007), and ''Jennifer's Body'' (2009). In the 2010s, Brody had supporting roles in comedies like ''Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'' (2012) and '' Sleeping with Other People'' (2015), as well as more serious films like '' Lovelace'' (2013). He appeared in a number of television series during this time, and starred in and was a producer of the television series '' StartUp'' (2016–2018). Brody has appeared in the DC superhero film '' Shazam!'' (2019) and will appear in its 2023 sequel, in the thriller '' Ready or Not'' (2019), and in the film ''Promising Young Woman'' (2020). He starred in the indie dramedy ''The Kid D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marissa Cooper
Marissa Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series ''The O.C.'', portrayed by Mischa Barton. Marissa was among the original "core four" characters on ''The O.C.'' She is a privileged California native born into a wealthy family, residing next to the Cohen family's house. Throughout The O.C.'s storyline, Marissa is introduced to new characters who influence her perspective on life and her personality. Characterization Personality Marissa Cooper is characterized as the privileged yet troubled girl next door. Her designer-label-packed wardrobe masks her turbulent mood swings and hard-partying ways. Although Marissa is tall, thin and pretty, she is not much else. She is afforded all the privileges of a Newport Beach lifestyle, yet she fails to show any interest or engagement with the world around her. Like many of her peers, she is emotionally distant from her mother and becomes disillusioned with her mother's materialistic ways. As a result, she, like her sister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mischa Barton
Mischa Anne Marsden Barton (born 24 January 1986) is a British-American film, television, and stage actress. She began her career on the stage, appearing in Tony Kushner's ''Slavs!'' and took the lead in James Lapine's '' Twelve Dreams'' at New York City's Lincoln Center. She made her screen debut with a guest appearance on the American soap opera '' All My Children'' (1996), and voicing a character on the Nickelodeon cartoon series ''KaBlam!'' (1996–97). Her first major film role was as the protagonist of '' Lawn Dogs'' (1997), a drama co-starring Sam Rockwell. She appeared in major pictures such as the romantic comedy ''Notting Hill'' (1999) and M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller ''The Sixth Sense'' (1999). She also starred in the indie crime drama '' Pups'' (1999). Barton later appeared in the independent drama ''Lost and Delirious'' (2001) and guest-starred as Evan Rachel Wood's girlfriend on ABC's '' Once and Again'' (2001–02). She played Marissa Cooper in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin McKenzie
Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978) is an American actor and commentator. He is best known for his starring television roles as Ryan Atwood on the teen drama ''The O.C.'' (2003–2007), Ben Sherman on the crime drama ''Southland'' (2009–2013), and James Gordon on the crime drama '' Gotham'' (2014–2019). McKenzie made his film debut in the Academy Award-nominated film '' Junebug'' (2005), before appearing in films including ''88 Minutes'' (2007), ''Goodbye World'' (2013), ''Some Kind of Beautiful'' (2014), and ''Line of Duty'' (2019). In 2020, he made his Broadway debut in the Bess Wohl play ''Grand Horizons''. Outside of acting, McKenzie is noted for his critical commentary on the cryptocurrency bubble and fraud with journalist Jacob Silverman. Their forthcoming book on the subject, ''Easy Money'', will be published in 2023. Early life and education Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan was born in Austin, Texas. He is of Dutch-Jewish, Scottish, and English desce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirsten Cohen
Kirsten Cohen (maiden name Nichol) is a fictional character on the FOX television series ''The O.C.'', portrayed by Kelly Rowan. Kirsten is the wife of Sandy Cohen, mother to Seth Cohen, and the adoptive mother of Ryan Atwood. Originally portrayed as being unwelcoming towards Ryan in the Cohen household, she began to develop feelings for the brooding teenager, going on to accept him as a central member of her family. Characterization Background Kirsten Nichol was born in Newport Beach in Orange County, California. She is the eldest daughter of Caleb and Rose Nichol, elder sister of Hailey Nichol, and elder half-sister to Lindsay Gardner. She comes from a very wealthy background: her father is a real estate developer who founded The Newport Group, one of the most powerful companies in California. Kirsten was raised Presbyterian. She is presumably Scottish American. In " The Best Chrismukkah Ever", Seth described her background as " Waspy McWasp". Although the Nichols appear to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Rowan
Kelly Rowan (born October 26, 1965) is a Canadian film and television actress and former model (profession), fashion model. A native of Ottawa, Rowan studied acting in London and New York City before working as a model. She was featured in the horror film ''The Gate (1987 film), The Gate'' (1987) before earning critical acclaim for her performance in the Canadian television film ''Adrift'', for which she won a Gemini Award for Best Actress. After a lead role in ''Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh'' (1995), Rowan starred as Mattie Shaw on the series ''Lonesome Dove: The Series, Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years'' (1996–1997). Rowan went on to garner international fame for her portrayal of California real estate developer Kirsten Cohen on the American television series ''The O.C.'', which ran from 2003 to 2007. She had a leading role on the crime series ''Perception (U.S. TV series), Perception'' from 2012 to 2015. Early life Rowan was born October 26, 1965 in Ottawa, Ontario, and is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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