''Totally Busted'' is an adult

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series that ran original episodes from 2003 to 2006 on

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Format

''Totally Busted'' bears a strong resemblance to past practical joke shows like '' Candid Camera'' and ''

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''. Its format revolves around using hidden cameras to put bystanders in awkward sexually-oriented situations. Utilizing a cast of characters that included Brian Gibson,

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, and Steve-O, the show's raunchy approach would often involve public nudity, uncomfortable sex solicitations, and pranks relating to the

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. Several real

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appeared throughout the show's run, including Nina Mercedez, Mary Carey, and

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. ''Totally Busted'' originally ran for a total of four seasons on

and was later packaged into

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sets.

References

External links

Totally Busted Official Site
*{{IMDb title, 0381816 2003 American television series debuts 2006 American television series endings Television series by Playboy Enterprises Playboy TV original programming