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Palmetto Pointe

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Palmetto Pointe
GenreTeen drama
Created byJohn Kearns Jr.
Starring
  • Tim Woodward Jr.
  • Brent Lovell
  • Sarah Edwards
  • Madison Weidberg
  • Will Triplett
  • Amanda Baker
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons1
No.of episodes7 (2 unaired)
Production
Executive producerJohn Kearns Jr.[1]
EditorJustin Nathanson[1]
Production companies
  • Sky Entertainment Group
  • Kearns Entertainment
Original release
Networki: Independent Television
ReleaseAugust 28(2005-08-28)
October 16, 2005(2005-10-16)

Palmetto Pointeis a television series that debuted during PAX-TV's[2]transition toi: Independent Television.[3]The series first aired on August 28, 2005,[4][5]with its last episode airing on October 16, 2005.[6]It was the first television series shot on location inCharleston, South Carolina,[1]where the series was set.

The series was presented as a teen drama.[7]

Overview[edit]

The program had a sponsorship deal withCheerwine,whose soft drinks were shown onscreen in every episode. It was cancelled due to viewership so low that it "barely registered".[1]

Palmetto Pointewas a creative and financial failure, marred by poor production values. It was also derided by some of its few viewers as a clone of bothDawson's CreekandOne Tree Hill,series which shot inWilmington, North Carolinaand established that city's reputation as a filming location. Seven episodes of the series were produced, but only five aired. It ended in bankruptcy, with the cast and crew failing to receive their final paychecks.[1][8]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The film is Timothy Woodward Jr.'s debut in the industry.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^abcdePrentiss Findlay (March 14, 2010)."Life after 'Palmetto Pointe'".The Post and Courier.Charleston, South Carolina.RetrievedMay 12,2018.
  2. ^"Reveille picks up pilot produced by Wilmington-based company".Wilmington Star-News.Retrieved2023-11-15.
  3. ^Terrace, Vincent (2021-10-11).Encyclopedia of Television Miniseries, 1936-2020.McFarland.ISBN978-1-4766-4542-1.
  4. ^TV Guide.Triangle Publications. 2005.
  5. ^abcdefgh"Palmetto Pointe – Episodes".TV Guide.RetrievedMay 12,2018.
  6. ^Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2009-06-24).The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present.Random House Publishing Group.ISBN978-0-307-48320-1.
  7. ^"Teen drama Palmetto Pointe seeks extras".WIS10.2005-07-21.Retrieved2023-11-15.
  8. ^International Television & Video Almanac.Quigley Publishing Company. 2007.ISBN978-0-900610-81-3.
  9. ^The Hollywood Reporter.Wilkerson Daily Corporation. 2005.
  10. ^""Til Death Do Us Part" (2023) - Movie Review: One of those movies that are forgotten faster than they take to finish ".2023-09-21.Retrieved2023-11-15.

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