Palmetto Pointe is an American teen drama television series that debuted during PAX-TV's[2] transition to i: 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 in Charleston, South Carolina,[1] where the series was set.

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)

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

Overview

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

Palmetto Pointe was a creative and financial failure, marred by poor production values. It was also derided by some of its few viewers as a clone of both Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill, series which shot in Wilmington, North Carolina and 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

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Production

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Prentiss Findlay (March 14, 2010). "Life after 'Palmetto Pointe'". The Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Reveille picks up pilot produced by Wilmington-based company". Wilmington Star-News. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. ^ Terrace, Vincent (2021-10-11). Encyclopedia of Television Miniseries, 1936-2020. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-4542-1.
  4. ^ TV Guide. Triangle Publications. 2005.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Palmetto Pointe – Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved May 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. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1.
  7. ^ "Teen drama Palmetto Pointe seeks extras". WIS10. 2005-07-21. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  8. ^ International Television & Video Almanac. Quigley Publishing Company. 2007. ISBN 978-0-900610-81-3.
  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. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
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