Privileged (TV series)

infobox television
show_name = Privileged


caption = Privileged intertitle
format = Drama
runtime = 42 minutes (60 including commercials)
starring = Joanna Garcia
Lucy Hale
Ashley Newbrough
Allan Louis
Michael Cassidy
country = USA
executive_producer = Rina Mimoun
Bob Levy
Leslie Morgenstein
network = The CW
location = Palm Beach, Florida, USA
first_aired = September 9, 2008
last_aired = present
num_seasons = 1
num_episodes = 5
imdb_id = 1197567
tv_com_id = 75220
website = http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/privileged

"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. [http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=privileged Shows A-Z] from TheFutonCritic.com]

The series was originally to share the same name as the book [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117981822.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 CW greenlights 'Filthy Rich Girls'] from Variety.com] , but the name was announced at the Upfronts [http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/05/13/the-upfronts-the-cw The Upfronts: The CW] from TV Squad.com] as "Surviving The Filthy Rich" and later changed again to "Privileged" on June 24, 2008.

=Cast=

* Joanna García as Megan Smith
* Lucy Hale as Rose Baker
* Ashley Newbrough as Sage Baker
* Allan Louis as Marco
* Anne Archer as Laurel Limoges [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ib3b4f691bfdc20778a81eb09c7797fb4 Anne Archer is 'Privileged'] from The Hollywood Reporter]
* Brian Hallisay as Will Davis [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95NBMgpx-w0&NR=1 Privileged Interview - Brian Hallisay] from Youtube]
* Michael Cassidy as Charlie Hogan [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95NBMgpx-w0&NR=1 Privileged Interview - Michael Cassidy] from Youtube]
* Kristina Apgar as Lily Smith [http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/privileged "Privileged" CW website] ]
* Debi Mazar as Debra Wurtzel [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AejPLrA-jYk&feature=user Jason C. talks to the girls of Surviving the Filthy Rich] from YouTube]
*David Giuntoli as Jacob Cassidy
*Andrew J. West as Max
*John Allen Nelson as Arthur Smith [http://cwtv.com/photos/privileged/00525610133 CWTV Photos - Privileged] ]

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 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, Florida, 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, ""). Completing this romantic quadrangle is Megan's best friend, Charlie (Michael Cassidy, "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.

Episodes

eason 1: 2008-2009

DVR Ratings

References

External links

* [http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/privileged Official website]
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