The City (MTV series)
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| The City | |
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| Genre | Reality |
| Created by | Adam Divello |
| Opening theme | "Top of the World" by Pussycat Dolls |
| Country of origin |  United States
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| Language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 20–22 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | MTV |
| Original airing | December 29, 2008 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | The Hills |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
The City is an MTV reality television series and a spin-off of the MTV show The Hills. It documents the changing life and surroundings of Whitney Port as she moves to New York City to work for fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg.[1] The program premiered December 29, 2008.
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Cast
The following is a preliminary list of cast members.
- Main Cast Member
- Secondary Cast Member
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Whitney Port | A stylist working for fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg. |
| Jay Lyon | A local NYC musician and Port's current boyfriend. |
| Erin Lucas | The daughter of AC/DC bassist, Cliff Williams and one of Port's good friends. |
| Adam Senn | A NYC male model, Jay's roommate, and Allie's boyfriend. |
| Olivia Palermo | A New York socialite and Port's new acquaintance and colleague at Diane von Fürstenberg. |
| Samantha Swetra | An assistant buyer at Bergdorf Goodman and one of Port's good friends. |
| Allie Crandell | A NYC model and Senn's current girlfriend. |
| Duncan Davies | A musician from Canada and Lucas' current boyfriend. |
| Nevan Donahue | Palermo's cousin and current roommate. |
| Alex Smith | A NYC male model and Port's former crush. |
| Alixe Boyer | Vice President and Global Image Director at Diane von Fürstenberg. |
| Kelly Cutrone | Founder of People's Revolution. Mentor to Port and former boss. |
| Elizabeth Merrineio | Port's co-worker at Diane von Fürstenberg. |
| JR | Lucas' former crush. |
Ratings
Monday's 10 p.m. premiere of MTV's new Hills spin-off, The City, averaged 1.6 million viewers, a significant drop-off from the season 4 finale of The Hills, which averaged 2.6 million at 10 p.m. the previous Monday.[2]
Synopsis
It is a whole new world for The Hills star Whitney Port, 23, as she packs up and moves from the comforts of her hometown in Los Angeles, California, to the bright lights and new comforts of New York City. With a new job as a Public Relations Director at global design house, Diane von Fürstenberg, a best friend from her past and a guy she's infatuated with, Port is taking a risk and an evolving life adjustment. In upcoming episodes, Kacey Sara and LeAnne will make cameos and shake things up in "The City" the girls are California natives and love New York garcons
Episodes
| # | Title | Original airdate
<tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep101">101</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"If She Can Make It Here..." </td><td>December 29, 2008</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> Whitney starts her new job at Diane von Furstenberg. Although it's Fashion Week, Whitney is given the minor responsibility of fetching hairspray and hair pins for models. Once she completes her tedious task, she helps one of the event managers call the models to the runway. Besides the easy day at work she able to make time for more fun: a date with Jay and a dinner party at Olivia's divorced parents' home. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep102">102</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"The Truth Will Reveal Itself" </td><td>December 29, 2008</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> When Alex resurfaces in Whitney's life he brings a whole lot of drama with him. After Alex and Jay almost get into a fight at a club Whitney is left not knowing whom to trust. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep103">103</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"The L Word" </td><td>January 5, 2009</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> When Erin's new boyfriend, Duncan, comes to visit, Whitney decides it's time to find her own apartment. Although Jay helps her find an apartment, Whitney feels like she's getting mixed signals and decides to ask him directly where she stands. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep104">104</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Good Things Come In Threes" </td><td>January 12, 2009</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> Duncan contemplates a move to New York. Erin is uncertain of what that will mean for their relationship. Jay is sending mixed signals to Whitney, so she accepts a lunch date with her co-worker. Jay realizes that he doesn't want to lose Whitney, so he decides that they should take their relationship to the next level. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep105">105</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Boys Night Out" </td><td>January 19, 2009</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> When Allie goes out of town, Adam, Jay and the boys go out for a wild night on the town. The next day, rumors fly about Adam kissing one of Samantha's good friends, Caterina. When Allie returns, Adam claims that the entire incident was a lie, but she seeks advice from Whitney, Erin, and Samantha to decide whether or not to trust him. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep106">106</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"He Never Said He Had A Girlfriend" </td><td>January 26, 2009</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> At Jay's art showing, Allie is confronted by Catarina who claims that she and Adam did in fact "hook-up". However, Adam is eventually able to convince Allie that the allegations are nothing but a lie and Allie forgives him. Meanwhile, the whole Adam/Allie situation makes Whitney worry about who Jay keeps in company, and he's offended. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep107">107</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"The Truth Hurts" </td><td>February 2, 2009</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> While attending a dinner party with Kelly Cutrone, Allie's feelings get hurt by several comments made by Kelly concerning her weight. When Whitney confronts Kelly about the situation, she feels no remorse for what she said. Meanwhile, Erin starts hanging out with one of her ex-boyfriends from high school. </td></tr> <tr class="vevent" style="text-align: center; background:#F2F2F2"><td id="ep108">108</td> <td class="summary" style="text-align: left;">"Mingling With The Commoners" </td><td>February 9, 2009</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-bottom:3px solid #CCCCFF" colspan="3"> After attending a rock concert performed by Jay's band, Olivia sets them up with a gig at a charity event. However, things do not go as planned and cause tension between Olivia and Whitney. Meanwhile, Erin must decide between her ex-boyfriend JR and her current boyfriend Duncan. </td></tr> |
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Music
The theme song to The City is called "Top of the World" recorded by The Pussycat Dolls.
References
- ↑ It's a go for Whitney Port's "Hills" Spinoff, NY Daily News, Amy Eisinger, 09-23-08
- ↑ http://news-briefs.ew.com/2008/12/the-city-broman.html