Welcome to These 23 Shocking Information About The O.C., B–ch!

Nostalgia, right here we come!

Seventeen years in the past, somewhat present referred to as The O.C. premiered within the hazy days of summer time, introducing viewers to the wealthy and really dramatic in sun-soaked Southern California. The Fox teen cleaning soap launched the careers of its younger stars Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson and launched one in all TV’s most beloved characters (love you without end, Seth Cohen!).

The drama grew to become such a popular culture phenomenon after its 2003 debut that it landed huge visitor stars, launched bestselling soundtracks, and oh yeah, helped form actuality tv. No large deal. 

However do you know that The O.C.—created by Josh Schwartz, who would go on to reward us with Gossip Lady, Chuck and Hart of Dixie—nearly had a totally totally different solid (together with a sizzling younger star who selected to entrance One Tree Hill as an alternative) and was this shut to touchdown its personal spinoff on the top of its reputation?